Big Ten opponents will clash when the Minnesota Golden Gophers (5-3) battle the No. 24 Illinois Fighting Illini (6-2). Below, we break down the odds and best bets for you.

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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 -145 on the moneyline, and Illinois is +120.
• Minnesota has won all four of the games it has been the moneyline favorite this season.
• The Golden Gophers have played in four games as a moneyline favorite with odds of -145 or shorter and won every time.
• This season, Illinois has been the underdog five times and won three of those games.
• The Fighting Illini have a record of 3-2 when they’re set as an underdog of +120 or more by sportsbooks this season.
• The Golden Gophers have a 59.2% chance to win this matchup based on the moneyline’s implied probability.

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Against the Spread Pick

• Pick ATS:

  Illinois (+3)
  

• In eight Minnesota games this season, it has five wins against the spread.
• This season, the Golden Gophers have an against the spread record of 3-0-1 in their four games as a favorite of 3 points or more.
• Illinois has four wins against the spread in seven games this year.
• The Fighting Illini have an against the spread record of 4-1 in their five games as an underdog of 3 points or more this year.

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Best Over/Under Pick

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

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