Mississippi State vs Illinois ReliaQuest Bowl Prediction 1/2/23

The ReliaQuest Bowl starts on Monday when the #22 Mississippi State Bulldogs (8-4) play the Illinois Fighting Illini ( 8- 4). Mississippi is appearing in their 26 bowl games and have a 14-11 record. Illinois is making their 20 bowl game appearance and are 8 -11.

Mississippi State vs Illinois will be played at Raymond James Stadium at 12:00 p.m. ET on January 2, 2023.

Illinois is 11-4 against the spread in their last 15 games played. The Fighting Illini are 7-3 straight up in the last 10 games. Mississippi State is 2-5 ATS in last six games and they are 2.5 against all odds.

Mississippi State and Illinois are playing in the ReliaQuest Bowl. New customers at DraftKings Sportsbook can get 30/1 odds on the game. They can also get $150 in free bets if their bet wins.

Mississippi State won the Egg Bowl last time out against Ole Miss 24-22. Will Rogers went 27/39 for 239 yards, two touchdowns and one interception. The Bulldogs are scoring 32.7 points per game and gaining 393.2 yards.

Illinois won the regular season finale 41-3 at Northwestern. Mississippi State and Illinois will play in the ReliaQuest Bowl on January 2nd. Illinois is scoring 25.4 points per game and gaining 386.7 yards, 208.3 through the air and 178. 3 on the ground. Illinois allows 12.5 points and 263.8 yards.