Illinois vs Northwestern Football Odds

The Fighting Illini will play the Wildcats on Saturday, November 30th, 2024. The matchup takes place at Wrigley Field. Watch this exciting Week 14 matchup at 12:00 pm EST. Check local listings for coverage on BTN.

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Key Matchup Stats

We're now in the home stretch of the 2024 college football season, with Illinois and Northwestern meeting at Lanny and Sharon Martin Stadium for a key late-season matchup on Saturday, November 30th, 2024. The playoffs are fast approaching, along with the annual Bowl games that kick off in December. Here's an overview of some important 2024 performance data for each team.

  • SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - As we wrap up the 2024 regular season, Illinois has notched a 96.33 Big Ten Conference conference power ranking. On the other side of the gridiron, Northwestern has a 91.00 Big Ten Conference power ranking.
  • Away Illinois - Looking at Week 14, Illinois heads into this matchup with a 2-2 record as an away team. This ranks them 3rd in the Big Ten Conference for away team wins in 2024. Remember that a team's overall record and schedule strength will affect whether or not they make a December bowl game or qualify for the playoffs.
  • Home Northwestern - Meanwhile, Northwestern has a 2-4 record as a home team for 2024. They currently rank 6th in the Big Ten Conference for home team wins. Let's see if they can add another win to their record when they battle Illinois on Saturday, November 30th, 2024.
  • Points Scored - Now late in the 2024 season, Illinois ranks 7th (309) in the Big Ten Conference, with Northwestern currently ranking 18th (186) for points scored in the Big Ten Conference.
  • Points Against - Illinois currently stands 7th (237) in the Big Ten Conference for points scored by opponents in the 2024 college football season. Their opponent, Northwestern, ranks 4th (278) in the Big Ten Conference for points against them as the 2024 college football season comes to a close.
  • Team Records - As we head into Week 14, Illinois has a 8-3 overall record for the 2024 regular season, with Northwestern possessing a 4-7 standing for the 2024 college football season.

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Top o' the morning to ya, lads and lasses! Illinois faces Northwestern in a clash!

This Week 14 showdown takes place at Lanny and Sharon Martin Stadium. The regular season is winding down, with December bowl games on the horizon.

According to SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings, Illinois holds a higher ranking than Northwestern. Illinois stands at 8-3, while Northwestern is 4-7.

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Best Fighting Illini at Wildcats Odds


Best Point Spread Betting Odds
Underdog

Northwestern
Favorite

Illinois
Illinois has a -8.5 -110 point spread at BetMGM OH. They are the point spread favorite in this matchup. Northwestern has a +8.5 -110 point spread at BetMGM OH. Northwestern 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 43.5 points. Risk $115 to win $100. BetMGM has the best under line of 43.5 points. Risk $105 to win $100. Our tutorial explains more about total bets.

Best Moneyline Betting Odds
Underdog

Northwestern
Favorite

Illinois
Illinois is the -350 moneyline favorite. Risk $350 to win $100 on Illinois at BetMGM. Northwestern is the +260 underdog at BetMGM. Risk $100 to win $260 on Northwestern. Learn more about how to bet on money lines.

Matchup Odds FAQs

What is the point spread for the Illinois vs Northwestern College Football game on Saturday, November 30th, 2024?

Illinois is a -8.5 -110 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Northwestern is a +8.5 -110 point spread underdog at BetMGM.

What is the over-under total line for the Illinois vs Northwestern College Football game on Saturday, November 30th, 2024?

The best over line is 43.5 -115 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 43.5 -105 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the under.

What is the moneyline for the Illinois vs Northwestern College Football game on Saturday, November 30th, 2024?

Illinois is a -350 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Northwestern is a +260 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.

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College Football Odds and Outcomes Explained

Game
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Illinois
Northwestern
11/30/24 12:00pm EST
-8.5 -110+8.5 -110
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Underdog Northwestern - Northwestern bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.

A +8.5 Northwestern underdog bet wins if they lose by 8 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 9 or more.

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

A -8.5 Illinois favorite bet wins if they win by 9 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 8 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.

Illinois at Northwestern Prop Bets

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College Football Prop Bets
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Illinois
Northwestern
First Team To Score
11/30/24 12:00pm EST
-190+145Bet
Illinois
Northwestern
No Touchdown
To Score 1st Touchdown
11/30/24 12:00pm EST
-225+150+10000Bet
Illinois
Northwestern
Game to Overtime
11/30/24 12:00pm EST
Yes +1150No -10000Bet
Illinois
Northwestern
Both Teams Score 10+
11/30/24 12:00pm EST
Yes -400No +280Bet
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Illinois
Northwestern
Both Teams Score 20+
11/30/24 12:00pm EST
Yes +185No -250Bet
Illinois
Northwestern
Both Teams Score 30+
11/30/24 12:00pm EST
Yes +1100No -5000Bet

Recent Meetings Since 2020

Recent Meetings Since 2020
WeekGameResultMargin
2024
Week 14
Illinois vs Northwestern
Saturday, November 30th, 2024
ILL 38, NU 28
Wrigley Field
Illinois by 10
2023
Week 13
Northwestern vs Illinois
Saturday, November 25th, 2023
NU 45, ILL 43
Memorial Stadium (Champaign, IL)
Northwestern by 2
2022
Week 13
Illinois vs Northwestern
Saturday, November 26th, 2022
ILL 41, NU 3
Ryan Field
Illinois by 38
2021
Week 13
Northwestern vs Illinois
Saturday, November 27th, 2021
ILL 47, NU 14
Memorial Stadium (Champaign, IL)
Illinois by 33
2020
Week 15
Illinois vs Northwestern
Saturday, December 12th, 2020
NW 28, ILL 10
Ryan Field
Northwestern by 18

Team Standings

2024-2025 College Football Regular Season Standings - Illinois, Northwestern
Team Conf Conf% W L PF PA Home Away Strk
#21 Illinois6-30.667933472656-12-2W3
Northwestern2-70.222482143162-42-3L3

Illinois & Northwestern Futures Odds

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Illinois & Northwestern Team Pages

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Team Schedules & Results


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


2024-25 Northwestern Games & Results
WeekMatchupDate & Result
Week 1Miami (OH) vs
Northwestern
NU 13, M-OH 6
Saturday, August 31st, 2024
Week 2Duke vs
Northwestern
DUKE 26, NU 20 (2OT)
Friday, September 6th, 2024
Week 3Eastern Illinois vs
Northwestern
NU 31, EIU 7
Saturday, September 14th, 2024
Week 4Northwestern vs
Washington
WASH 24, NU 5
Saturday, September 21st, 2024
Week 6Indiana vs
Northwestern
IU 41, NU 24
Saturday, October 5th, 2024
Week 7Northwestern vs
Maryland
NU 37, MD 10
Friday, October 11th, 2024
Week 8Wisconsin vs
Northwestern
WIS 23, NU 3
Saturday, October 19th, 2024
Week 9Northwestern vs
Iowa
IOWA 40, NU 14
Saturday, October 26th, 2024
Week 10Northwestern vs
Purdue
NU 26, PUR 20 (OT)
Saturday, November 2nd, 2024
Week 12Ohio State vs
Northwestern
OSU 31, NU 7
Saturday, November 16th, 2024
Week 13Northwestern vs
Michigan
MICH 50, NU 6
Saturday, November 23rd, 2024
Week 14Illinois vs
Northwestern
ILL 38, NU 28
Saturday, November 30th, 2024

How to Bet on the Game

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How to Bet on the Illinois vs Northwestern College Football Game

  1. Open a new sports betting account before game time.

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  2. 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.

  3. Tap to the sportsbook's College Football page, look for the Illinois vs Northwestern Game.

    Navigate to the sportsbook's College Football page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Illinois vs Northwestern Game.

  4. 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.

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