Big Ten foes will do battle when the Minnesota Golden Gophers (5-3) face the No. 24 Illinois Fighting Illini (6-2) at Memorial Stadium (Champaign, IL) in Champaign, Illinois. In the piece below, we include best bets and tips to help you make informed bets.

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When and Where is Minnesota vs. Illinois?

• Date: Saturday, November 2, 2024
• Time: 12 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: Fox Sports 1
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo
• City: Champaign, Illinois
• Venue: Memorial Stadium (Champaign, IL)

Minnesota vs. Illinois Prediction & Moneyline Pick

• Prediction: Minnesota 24, Illinois 22
• Minnesota is -148 on the moneyline, and Illinois is +122.
• Minnesota has been the moneyline favorite a total of four times this season, and they’ve won each of those games.
• The Golden Gophers have played four times as a moneyline favorite with odds of -148 or shorter, and won in each game.
• Illinois has entered the game as an underdog five times this season and won three of those games.
• The Fighting Illini have a record of 3-2 in games where sportsbooks have them as underdogs of at least +122 on the moneyline.
• The implied moneyline probability for this matchup gives the Golden Gophers a 59.7% chance to win.

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Against the Spread Pick

• Pick ATS:

  Illinois (+3)
  

• Minnesota has played eight games, posting five wins against the spread.
• The Golden Gophers are 3-0-1 ATS when favored by 3 points or more this season.
• In seven games played Illinois has recorded four wins against the spread.
• The Fighting Illini have been underdogs by 3 points or more five times this season and are 4-1 ATS in those matchups.

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Best Over/Under Pick

• Pick OU: Over (45.5)
• This season, three of Minnesota’s eight games have gone over Saturday’s over/under of 45.5 points.
• This season, three of Illinois’ games have finished with a combined score higher than 45.5 points.
• Together, the two teams combine for 54.9 points per game, 9.4 points more than the total of 45.5 for this matchup.

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