Illinois vs Michigan Odds, Picks & Predictions

The Michigan Wolverines are undefeated and play Illinois Fighting Illini on Saturday. Michigan has a second-half point differential of +117 over its last five games. Illinois has dropped back-to-back games as favorites after starting the season 7-1.

Illinois plays at home against Michigan. The Wolverines have been dominant in the second half of their games recently. Illinois has lost back-to-back games to Michigan State and Purdue. Illinois is ranked fourth in scoring defense, but it's not as good as Michigan's. Michigan has a better record against second-half spreads. Illini are a team that's struggling in Big Ten play. They're an 18-point underdog. I'm backing the Wolverine team against the single-digit secondhalf spread.

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Illinois is 7-3 SU and 6-4 ATS on the season. Michigan is 4-1-0 AET and is a home favorite. The Wolverines have lost their last two games. Illinois is ranked 83rd in the league and 89th in yards per play.

Illinois and Michigan have a combined record of 6-13-1. The total has dropped from 43.5 to 41. 5 points.

Illinois and Michigan are two of the Top-4 scoring defenses. Illinois has won six of its last eight games below the score. Michigan has scored more than 20 points in four of last six games.

Michigan has covered the second-half spread in five straight games. Michigan has outscored its opponents 120-3 in the later frames.

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