The Panthers will play the Fighting Illini on Thursday, August 29th, 2024. The matchup takes place at Memorial Stadium (Champaign, IL). Watch this exciting Week 1 matchup at 9:00 pm EDT. Check local listings for coverage on BTN.
Learn more about College Football betting with our handy tutorial and guide. We explain spread, total and money line bets.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Paddy O'Parlay
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Recent Meetings
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Schedules & Results
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
The 2024 college football season has begun, with Eastern Illinois and Illinois scheduled to matchup at Memorial Stadium (Champaign, IL). First, let's review each team's stats from the 2023 season to get an idea of what we can expect on gameday.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - Eastern Illinois had a 99.33 conference power ranking in the 2023 season. The conference power ranking for Illinois in the 2023 season was 96.33.
- Away Eastern Illinois - At the end of the 2023 regular season, Eastern Illinois had a 4-2 record as an away team, ranking them 1st in the Big South-OVC Conference for away team wins.
- Home Illinois - Illinois finished the 2023 regular season with a 3-4 record as a home team. They ranked 4th in the Big Ten Conference for home team wins in 2023.
- Points Scored - Eastern Illinois wound up 5th (260) in the Big South-OVC Conference, with Illinois ranked 2nd (294) for points scored in the 2023 Big Ten Conference.
- Points Against - Eastern Illinois finished 10th (217) in the Big South-OVC Conference for points scored by opponents in 2023. Illinois wound up 2nd (353) in the 2023 Big Ten Conference for points against.
- Team Records - Eastern Illinois had a 8-3 regular season overall record, with Illinois notching a 5-7 regular season standing last year.
Paddy O'Parlay
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Get ready for a clash of Illinois rivals at Memorial Stadium on August 29th!
Eastern Illinois, with an 8-3 record last season, faces off against Illinois, 5-7.
Don't miss this Week 1 showdown - it's sure to be a thriller! SportsBetting3.com - bet on this game and review the odds below.
Best Panthers at Fighting Illini Odds
| Underdog Eastern Illinois | Favorite Illinois |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Eastern Illinois | Favorite Illinois |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
Illinois is a -28.5 -110 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Eastern Illinois is a +28.5 -110 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 49.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 49.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
Illinois is a -10000 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Eastern Illinois is a +2000 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
College Football Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Eastern Illinois
Illinois
8/29/24 9:00pm EDT | +28.5 -110-28.5 -110 |
Underdog Eastern Illinois - Eastern Illinois bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +28.5 Eastern Illinois underdog bet wins if they lose by 28 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 29 or more.
Favorite Illinois - Illinois bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -28.5 Illinois favorite bet wins if they win by 29 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 28 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Eastern Illinois at Illinois Prop Bets
Important Note: Some states expressly forbid individual college athlete prop bets. The following wagers may not be available depending on your particular state laws.
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Eastern Illinois
Illinois
8/29/24 9:00pm EDT | Pending BetMGM |
Recent Meetings Since 2020
| Week | Game | Result | Margin |
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| 2024 Week 1 | Eastern Illinois vs Illinois Thursday, August 29th, 2024 | ILL 45, EIU 0 Memorial Stadium (Champaign, IL) | Illinois by 45 |
Team Standings
| Team | Conf | Conf% | W | L | PF | PA | Home | Away | Strk |
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| Big South-OVC | |||||||||
| Eastern Illinois | 0-0 | 0.000 | 1 | 2 | 34 | 96 | 1-0 | 0-2 | L1 |
| Big Ten | |||||||||
| #24 Illinois | 1-0 | 1.000 | 4 | 0 | 129 | 50 | 3-0 | 1-0 | W4 |
Eastern Illinois & Illinois Futures Odds
Latest NCAA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn the best College Football bets.
Eastern Illinois Championship OddsNo NCAA College Football Championship TM Eastern Illinois YR: futures available
Illinois Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Illinois |
Team Schedules & Results
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
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| Week 1 | Eastern Illinois vs Illinois | ILL 45, EIU 0 Thursday, August 29th, 2024 |
| Week 3 | Eastern Illinois vs Northwestern | NU 31, EIU 7 Saturday, September 14th, 2024 |
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
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| Week 1 | Eastern Illinois vs Illinois | ILL 45, EIU 0 Thursday, August 29th, 2024 |
| Week 2 | Kansas vs Illinois | ILL 23, KU 17 Saturday, September 7th, 2024 |
| Week 3 | Central Michigan vs Illinois | ILL 30, CMU 9 Saturday, September 14th, 2024 |
| Week 4 | Illinois vs Nebraska | ILL 31, NEB 24 (OT) Friday, September 20th, 2024 |
| Week 5 | Illinois vs Penn State | Saturday, September 28th, 2024 12:00 am EDT |
| Week 7 | Purdue vs Illinois | Saturday, October 12th, 2024 12:00 am EDT |
| Week 8 | Michigan vs Illinois | Saturday, October 19th, 2024 12:00 am EDT |
| Week 9 | Illinois vs Oregon | Saturday, October 26th, 2024 12:00 am EDT |
| Week 10 | Minnesota vs Illinois | Saturday, November 2nd, 2024 12:00 am EDT |
| Week 12 | Michigan State vs Illinois | Saturday, November 16th, 2024 12:00 am EST |
| Week 13 | Illinois vs Rutgers | Saturday, November 23rd, 2024 12:00 am EST |
| Week 14 | Illinois vs Northwestern | Saturday, November 30th, 2024 12:00 am EST |
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Eastern Illinois vs Illinois College Football Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Thursday, August 29th, 2024 at 9:00 pm EDT, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's College Football page, look for the Eastern Illinois vs Illinois Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Football page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Eastern Illinois vs Illinois Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.