A non-conference battle is set for Thursday night featuring Illinois Fighting Illini (2-1) vs Chattanooga Mocs (3-0). Illinois holds home and he hopes to push back to 3-0 at Memorial Stadium. Meanwhile, Chattanooga has started his 2022 campaign strong. They just beat North Alabama, where he swept 41-14. Illinois is 17-0 against his FCS-level opponents.
Kickoff is set for 8:30 PM ET. The Caesars Sportsbook lists Fighting Illini as his 19.5-point favorite in the latest Illinois vs. Chattanooga odds. Over/under total points are set at his 44.5. Before you settle on your Chattanooga vs. Illinois pick, be sure to check out his college football predictions and betting advice by Micah Roberts on SportsLine.
Roberts has worked in the Las Vegas sportsbook industry for over 20 years, including 13 years as Book Director at Station Casino. Armed with an elaborate network of sources, Roberts has unrivaled information in multiple sports.In his last four college football picks, Roberts said he was 3-1, with almost $ returned 200. He’s also gone 4-0-1 in his last five picks against a spread involving Fighting Illini, and from $400 he’s returning a $100 player.
Now, Roberts has his sights set on Illinois vs. Chattanooga and is sticking to his picks and CFB predictions. Head over to SportsLine today to see what he has to offer. Here are the Chattanooga vs Illinois College Football odds and betting lines:
- Illinois vs. Chattanooga Spread: Illinois -19.5
- Illinois vs. Chattanooga Over-Under: 44.5 points
- Illinois vs. Chattanooga Moneyline: Chattanooga +800, Illinois -1400
- Chat: Mocs are 6-1-1 ATS in last 8 games of September
- ILL: The Fighting Illini are 5-1 ATS over their last 6 matches
- Illinois vs. Chattanooga Picks: Check SportsLine’s Picks
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Why Illinois Has You Covered
Illinois is playing solid defense at the start of the 2022 campaign. All three of his levels of defense have playmakers that have already been flushed. The group ranks his sixth in the Big Ten in total yards allowed per game (265.3). Sophomore Defensive Lineman Keith Randolph Jr. is a solid run defender who consistently drops blocks and enters the backfield. Randolph Jr. leads the team in total tackles (17) and tackles he foes (4).
There are many athletes in the Fighting Illini Secondary. Junior defensive back Devon Witherspoon is a reliable tackler, yet explosive and aggressive on the outside. Witherspoon is instinctive in both the run and pass game. He ties his second on the team in total tackles (15) and his first in pass deflections (6). The Florida native also made an interception.
Why Chattanooga Has You Covered
Senior quarterback Preston Hutchinson is the signal-caller for Chattanooga. He moved from East Michigan and is looking to make an impact on Mox. Across the three games, Hutchinson has remained calm and looks poised out of his pocket. The Ohio native has completed 65% of his throws for his 752 yards and scored five passes for his touchdown. Last week he achieved his 22/31 for his 303 yards and his 3 passes his touchdowns.
Freshman receiver Sam Phillips provides Mok with a smooth deep threat with speed to break through defenders. Phillips isn’t the tallest weapon (at 5 feet 8 inches), but he knows how to break open. He currently leads the team in his yards received (146) and has his 18.3 yards per reception recorded. In the final game, Phillips secured five passes for 96 yards.
How to make a Chattanooga vs. Illinois pick
In the case of Illinois vs. Chattanooga, Roberts is leaning towards point totals, but he also says the all-important X factor makes one side of the spread a must-back. He just shares on SportsLine what it is and which side of Chattanooga vs. Illinois is spread out behind.
So who will win in Chattanooga vs. Illinois? And what is the key X-factor that always flips one side of the spread? Visit SportsLine today to find out which side of the Chattanooga vs. Illinois spread you should jump to. Please check back on Thursday.