Kansas vs Illinois Football Odds

The Jayhawks will play the Fighting Illini on Saturday, September 7th, 2024. The matchup takes place at Memorial Stadium (Champaign, IL). Watch this exciting Week 2 matchup at 7:00 pm EDT. Check local listings for coverage on FS1.

Learn more about College Football betting with our handy tutorial and guide. We explain spread, total and money line bets.


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Key Matchup Stats

The 2024 college football season continues with Kansas 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 - Kansas has a 99.33 conference power ranking for the 2024 season so far. The 2024 conference power ranking for Illinois is 99.33.
  • Away Kansas - Kansas currently has a 0-0 record as an away team for the 2024 regular season, ranking them 2nd in the Big 12 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 1-0 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 - Kansas ranks 5th (48) in the Big 12 Conference, with Illinois currently ranking 4th (45) for points scored in the 2024 Big Ten Conference.
  • Points Against - Kansas stands 10th (3) in the Big 12 Conference for points scored by opponents in 2024. Illinois sits at 9th (Pending) in the 2024 Big Ten Conference for points against in the 2024 season.
  • Team Records - Kansas has a 1-0 regular season overall record, with Illinois currently possessing a 1-0 regular season standing for the 2024 NCAAF season.

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Get ready for a clash of titans as Kansas takes on Illinois in a crucial matchup.

Illinois is looking to defend their home turf against a strong Kansas team.

With both teams undefeated, this game is sure to be a nail-biter. Review this game's prop bets at SportsBetting3.com and compare the odds below.

Best Jayhawks at Fighting Illini Odds


Best Point Spread Betting Odds
Underdog

Illinois
Favorite

Kansas
Kansas has a -4 -110 point spread at BetMGM OH. They are the point spread favorite in this matchup. Illinois has a +4 -110 point spread at BetMGM OH. Illinois 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 57.5 points. Risk $110 to win $100. BetMGM has the best under line of 57.5 points. Risk $110 to win $100. Our tutorial explains more about total bets.

Best Moneyline Betting Odds
Underdog

Illinois
Favorite

Kansas
Kansas is the -185 moneyline favorite. Risk $185 to win $100 on Kansas at BetMGM. Illinois is the +150 underdog at BetMGM. Risk $100 to win $150 on Illinois. Learn more about how to bet on money lines.

Matchup Odds FAQs

What is the point spread for the Kansas vs Illinois College Football game on Saturday, September 7th, 2024?

Kansas is a -4 -110 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Illinois is a +4 -110 point spread underdog at BetMGM.

What is the over-under total line for the Kansas vs Illinois College Football game on Saturday, September 7th, 2024?

The best over line is 57.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 57.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.

What is the moneyline for the Kansas vs Illinois College Football game on Saturday, September 7th, 2024?

Kansas is a -185 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Illinois is a +150 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.

College Football Odds Example

College Football Odds and Outcomes Explained

Game
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Kansas
Illinois
9/07/24 7:00pm EDT
-4 -110+4 -110
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Underdog Illinois - Illinois bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.

A +4 Illinois underdog bet wins if they lose by 3 or fewer, tie, or win outright. The bet pushes if they lose by 4. Your bet loses if they lose by 5 or more.

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

A -4 Kansas favorite bet wins if they win by 5 or more. The bet pushes if they win by 4. Your bet loses if they win by 3 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.

Kansas at Illinois Prop Bets

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College Football Prop Bets
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Kansas
Illinois
First Team To Score
9/07/24 7:00pm EDT
-140+110Bet
Kansas
Illinois
No Touchdown
To Score 1st Touchdown
9/07/24 7:00pm EDT
-160+110+10000Bet
Kansas
Illinois
Game to Overtime
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Yes +1000No -10000Bet
Kansas
Illinois
Both Teams Score 10+
9/07/24 7:00pm EDT
Yes -2500No +900Bet
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Kansas
Illinois
Both Teams Score 20+
9/07/24 7:00pm EDT
Yes -210No +160Bet
Kansas
Illinois
Both Teams Score 30+
9/07/24 7:00pm EDT
Yes +270No -375Bet

Recent Meetings Since 2020

Recent Meetings Since 2020
WeekGameResultMargin
2024
Week 2
Kansas vs Illinois
Saturday, September 7th, 2024
ILL 23, KU 17
Memorial Stadium (Champaign, IL)
Illinois by 6
2023
Week 2
Illinois vs Kansas
Friday, September 8th, 2023
KU 34, ILL 23
David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium
Kansas by 11

Team Standings

2024-2025 College Football Regular Season Standings - Kansas, Illinois
Team Conf Conf% W L PF PA Home Away Strk
Big 12
Kansas4-50.444573563124-21-5L1
Big Ten
#21 Illinois6-30.667933472656-12-2W3

Kansas & Illinois Futures Odds

Latest NCAA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn the best College Football bets.

Kansas Championship Odds

No NCAA College Football Championship TM Kansas YR: futures available

Illinois Championship Odds

No NCAA College Football Championship TM Illinois YR: futures available

Kansas & 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 Kansas Games & Results
WeekMatchupDate & Result
Week 1Lindenwood vs
Kansas
KU 48, LIN 3
Thursday, August 29th, 2024
Week 2Kansas vs
Illinois
ILL 23, KU 17
Saturday, September 7th, 2024
Week 3UNLV vs
Kansas
UNLV 23, KU 20
Friday, September 13th, 2024
Week 4Kansas vs
West Virginia
WVU 32, KU 28
Saturday, September 21st, 2024
Week 5TCU vs
Kansas
TCU 38, KU 27
Saturday, September 28th, 2024
Week 6Kansas vs
Arizona State
ASU 35, KU 31
Saturday, October 5th, 2024
Week 8Houston vs
Kansas
KU 42, HOU 14
Saturday, October 19th, 2024
Week 9Kansas vs
Kansas State
KSU 29, KU 27
Saturday, October 26th, 2024
Week 11Iowa State vs
Kansas
KU 45, ISU 36
Saturday, November 9th, 2024
Week 12Kansas vs
BYU
KU 17, BYU 13
Saturday, November 16th, 2024
Week 13Colorado vs
Kansas
KU 37, COLO 21
Saturday, November 23rd, 2024
Week 14Kansas vs
Baylor
BAY 45, KU 17
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 Kansas vs Illinois College Football Game

  1. 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 Saturday, September 7th, 2024 at 7:00 pm EDT, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.

  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 Kansas vs Illinois Game.

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