Central Michigan vs Illinois Football Odds

The Chippewas will play the Fighting Illini on Saturday, September 14th, 2024. The matchup takes place at Memorial Stadium (Champaign, IL). Watch this exciting Week 3 matchup at 12:00 pm EDT. Check local listings for coverage on Peacock.

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Key Matchup Stats

The 2024 college football season continues with Central Michigan matching up against Illinois at Memorial Stadium (Champaign, IL). Let's review how each team is doing so far to better understand how this game will play out.

  • SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - Central Michigan has a 98.00 conference power ranking for the 2024 season so far. The 2024 conference power ranking for Illinois is 98.33.
  • Away Central Michigan - Central Michigan currently has a 0-1 record as an away team for the 2024 regular season, ranking them 2nd in the MAC Conference for away team wins. Not much can be concluded from this stat just yet, so stay tuned.
  • Home Illinois - So far, Illinois has a 2-0 record as a home team. They currently rank 1st in the Big Ten Conference for home team wins in 2024. Keep tabs on this figure, as it will change in the coming weeks.
  • Points Scored - Central Michigan ranks 2nd (82) in the MAC Conference, with Illinois currently ranking 5th (68) for points scored in the 2024 Big Ten Conference.
  • Points Against - Central Michigan stands 4th (62) in the MAC Conference for points scored by opponents in 2024. Illinois sits at 10th (17) in the 2024 Big Ten Conference for points against in the 2024 season.
  • Team Records - Central Michigan has a 1-1 regular season overall record, with Illinois currently possessing a 2-0 regular season standing for the 2024 NCAAF season.

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Top o' the mornin' to ya, lads and lasses! Central Michigan faces Illinois in a showdown.

This early matchup at Memorial Stadium is crucial for Illinois to defend their undefeated record.

Central Michigan, with a 1-1 standing, looks to spoil Illinois' perfect start. Who will prevail?

SportsBetting3.com invites you to review this game's prop bets and compare the odds below.

Best Chippewas at Fighting Illini Odds


Best Point Spread Betting Odds
Underdog

Central Michigan
Favorite

Illinois
Illinois has a -21 -110 point spread at BetMGM OH. They are the point spread favorite in this matchup. Central Michigan has a +21 -110 point spread at BetMGM OH. Central Michigan is the point spread underdog. Review how to bet on a point spread with our text and video tutorials.

Best Total Betting Odds
OverUnder
BetMGM has the best over line of 49.5 points. Risk $110 to win $100. BetMGM has the best under line of 49.5 points. Risk $110 to win $100. Our tutorial explains more about total bets.

Best Moneyline Betting Odds
Underdog

Central Michigan
Favorite

Illinois
Illinois is the -1400 moneyline favorite. Risk $1,400 to win $100 on Illinois at BetMGM. Central Michigan is the +800 underdog at BetMGM. Risk $100 to win $800 on Central Michigan. Learn more about how to bet on money lines.

Matchup Odds FAQs

What is the point spread for the Central Michigan vs Illinois College Football game on Saturday, September 14th, 2024?

Illinois is a -21 -110 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Central Michigan is a +21 -110 point spread underdog at BetMGM.

What is the over-under total line for the Central Michigan vs Illinois College Football game on Saturday, September 14th, 2024?

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.

What is the moneyline for the Central Michigan vs Illinois College Football game on Saturday, September 14th, 2024?

Illinois is a -1400 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Central Michigan is a +800 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.

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9/14/24 12:00pm EDT
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Underdog Central Michigan - Central Michigan bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.

A +21 Central Michigan underdog bet wins if they lose by 20 or fewer, tie, or win outright. The bet pushes if they lose by 21. Your bet loses if they lose by 22 or more.

Favorite Illinois - Illinois bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.

A -21 Illinois favorite bet wins if they win by 22 or more. The bet pushes if they win by 21. Your bet loses if they win by 20 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.

Central Michigan at Illinois Prop Bets

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Recent Meetings Since 2020

Recent Meetings Since 2020
WeekGameResultMargin
2024
Week 3
Central Michigan vs Illinois
Saturday, September 14th, 2024
ILL 30, CMU 9
Memorial Stadium (Champaign, IL)
Illinois by 21

Team Standings

2024-2025 College Football Regular Season Standings - Central Michigan, Illinois
Team Conf Conf% W L PF PA Home Away Strk
Big Ten
#21 Illinois6-30.667933472656-12-2W3
MAC
Central Michigan2-60.250482713564-20-6L1

Central Michigan & Illinois Futures Odds

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Central Michigan Championship Odds

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Illinois Championship Odds

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Central Michigan & Illinois Team Pages

Review each team's season schedule and results, season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:

Team Schedules & Results


2024-25 Central Michigan Games & Results
WeekMatchupDate & Result
Week 1Central Connecticut vs
Central Michigan
CMU 66, CCSU 10
Thursday, August 29th, 2024
Week 2Central Michigan vs
FIU
FIU 52, CMU 16
Saturday, September 7th, 2024
Week 3Central Michigan vs
Illinois
ILL 30, CMU 9
Saturday, September 14th, 2024
Week 4Ball State vs
Central Michigan
CMU 37, BALL 34
Saturday, September 21st, 2024
Week 5San Diego State vs
Central Michigan
CMU 22, SDSU 21
Saturday, September 28th, 2024
Week 7Ohio vs
Central Michigan
OHIO 27, CMU 25
Saturday, October 12th, 2024
Week 8Central Michigan vs
Eastern Michigan
EMU 38, CMU 34
Saturday, October 19th, 2024
Week 9Central Michigan vs
Miami (OH)
M-OH 46, CMU 7
Saturday, October 26th, 2024
Week 11Bowling Green vs
Central Michigan
BGSU 23, CMU 13
Tuesday, November 5th, 2024
Week 12Central Michigan vs
Toledo
TOL 37, CMU 10
Tuesday, November 12th, 2024
Week 13Western Michigan vs
Central Michigan
CMU 16, WMU 14
Tuesday, November 19th, 2024
Week 14Central Michigan vs
Northern Illinois
NIU 24, CMU 16
Saturday, November 30th, 2024


2024-25 Illinois Games & Results
WeekMatchupDate & Result
Week 1Eastern Illinois vs
Illinois
ILL 45, EIU 0
Thursday, August 29th, 2024
Week 2Kansas vs
Illinois
ILL 23, KU 17
Saturday, September 7th, 2024
Week 3Central Michigan vs
Illinois
ILL 30, CMU 9
Saturday, September 14th, 2024
Week 4Illinois vs
Nebraska
ILL 31, NEB 24 (OT)
Friday, September 20th, 2024
Week 5Illinois vs
Penn State
PSU 21, ILL 7
Saturday, September 28th, 2024
Week 7Purdue vs
Illinois
ILL 50, PUR 49 (OT)
Saturday, October 12th, 2024
Week 8Michigan vs
Illinois
ILL 21, MICH 7
Saturday, October 19th, 2024
Week 9Illinois vs
Oregon
ORE 38, ILL 9
Saturday, October 26th, 2024
Week 10Minnesota vs
Illinois
MINN 25, ILL 17
Saturday, November 2nd, 2024
Week 12Michigan State vs
Illinois
ILL 38, MSU 16
Saturday, November 16th, 2024
Week 13Illinois vs
Rutgers
ILL 38, RUTG 31
Saturday, November 23rd, 2024
Week 14Illinois vs
Northwestern
ILL 38, NU 28
Saturday, November 30th, 2024
BowlsSouth Carolina vs
Illinois
Cheez-It Citrus Bowl
Tuesday, December 31st, 2024
3:00 pm EST

How to Bet on the Game

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How to Bet on the Central Michigan vs Illinois College Football Game

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