Central Michigan vs. Illinois Picks & Best Bets 14th Sep 2024: College Football Week 3 Prediction and Betting Odds

Illinois will take on Central Michigan in CFB action on Saturday at Memorial Stadium, starting at 12:00 p.m. ET.

We've run 10,000 simulations of Saturday's CFB matchup using innovative AI technology to highlight the best Central Michigan vs. Illinois bets and predictions.

Using these simulations, we predict that Illinois will likely defeat Central Michigan with a projected final score of 36-15.

To maximize the value of predictions like this, we constantly source the most favorable odds for each market. This means that the sportsbooks listed below are currently offering the biggest payouts for the specified plays.

Our Central Michigan vs. Illinois Betting Picks & Predictions

Today's Central Michigan vs. Illinois picks combine the power of AI, statistics and analytics to produce NCAAF picks that are free from the emotional biases typical of human-made picks.

Central Michigan vs. Illinois Game Information

• Game Date: Saturday, September 14th, 2024
• Game Time: 12:00 p.m. ET
• Location: Memorial Stadium (Champaign, IL)
• Spread: Central Michigan +21.5 / Illinois -21.5
• Moneyline: Central Michigan +1000 / Illinois -1800
• Scoring Total: Over/Under 50 Points (-110/-108)

Central Michigan +21.5 @ -110 via FanDuel Sportsbook

• According to our simulations, Central Michigan has a 53% chance of covering the spread, while Illinois has a probability of 47%.
• FanDuel Sportsbook offers odds of -110 for Central Michigan +21.5, providing a favorable 0.5% edge for them to cover.

Total Points Over 50 @ -110 via BetMGM

• The over/under for total points scored is set at 50, with BetMGM offering the best odds for the over at -110.
• Our analysis indicates a 56% chance of the 50-point total going over, providing an edge of 3.5%.

Central Michigan vs. Illinois Moneyline Odds

The sportsbooks have released the moneyline odds for this matchup, with Central Michigan at +1000 via BetMGM, whilst the Illinois Illinois are available at -1800 with DraftKings Sportsbook.

According to the model, Illinois is heavily favored to win this game, with our projections giving them a 91% chance of coming out on top.

Although Illinois is more likely to win, BetMGM offers +1000 odds on the Central Michigan moneyline, making it our recommended moneyline bet, as it represents the best value currently available.

Central Michigan vs. Illinois Betting Trends

In addition to our College Football prop picks, we have sourced the best Central Michigan vs. Illinois trends to enhance your research and betting strategy for this matchup.

Luke Altmyer Over 1.5 Passing Touchdowns

Luke Altmyer has recorded more than 1.5 passing touchdowns in 4 of his last 5 appearances (80% of the time). You can bet on him to go over 1.5 passing touchdowns again at odds of +100 (50% implied probability), available at Bet365.

Luke Altmyer Over 18.5 Rushing Yards

Luke Altmyer has had more than 18.5 rushing yards in 3 of his last 5 games (60%). You can make a bet that he'll record over 18.5 rushing yards again at odds of -115 (53%), also available at Bet365.

Conclusion

At BettingOdds.com, we are betting on the Central Michigan +21.5 to cover the spread in this matchup. As for the head-to-head, Illinois has a 91% chance of getting the win.

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