The Spartans will play the Fighting Illini on Saturday, November 16th, 2024. The matchup takes place at Memorial Stadium (Champaign, IL). Watch this exciting Week 12 matchup at 2:30 pm EST. Check local listings for coverage on FS1.
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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 Pages
- Team Schedules & Results
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
It's now the back half of the 2024 college football season, as we begin looking towards the annual bowl games and college football playoffs. Week 12 action features a matchup between Michigan State and Illinois, kicking off at Memorial Stadium (Champaign, IL) on Saturday, November 16th, 2024. Have a look at the following season performance stats to better handicap this game.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - Michigan State has a 91.67 conference power ranking for the 2024 season. The conference power ranking for Illinois is 95.67.
- Away Michigan State - As Week 12 looms, Michigan State currently has a 1-3 record as an away team for the 2024 regular season. This ranks them 4th in the Big Ten Conference for away team wins. Remember that a team's overall record and schedule strength will affect whether or not they make a bowl game or the playoffs.
- Home Illinois - Illinois has a 5-1 record as a home team as they approach Week 12. They currently rank 3rd in the Big Ten Conference for home team wins. Continue monitoring their performance to see if they have a shot at a postseason bowl game or playoff berth.
- Points Scored - For the 2024 season, Michigan State ranks 15th (178) in the Big Ten Conference, with Illinois currently ranking 9th (233) for points scored in the Big Ten Conference.
- Points Against - Michigan State stands 5th (217) in the Big Ten Conference for points scored by opponents in the 2024 college football season. Illinois sits at 10th (190) in the Big Ten Conference for points against them heading into Week 12 of the 2024 season.
- Team Records - Michigan State has a 4-5 overall record for the 2024 regular season, with Illinois currently 6-3 for the 2024 college football regular season.
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Get ready for a wild showdown between Michigan State and Illinois on November 16th!
The Week 12 game will be held at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, IL.
Michigan State has a Power Ranking of 91.67, while Illinois boasts a 95.67.
Michigan State stands at 4-5, while Illinois has a 6-3 record.
Place a bet on this college football game at BetMGM or BetRivers, and see this matchup's prop bets below. Compare each sportsbook's point spread, total, and moneyline for the best odds.
Best Spartans at Fighting Illini Odds
| Underdog Michigan State | Favorite Illinois |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Michigan State | Favorite Illinois |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
Illinois is a -2.5 -115 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Michigan State is a +2.5 -105 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 47.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 47.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
Illinois is a -150 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Michigan State is a +125 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
College Football Odds Example
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Michigan State
Illinois
11/16/24 2:30pm EST | +2.5 -105-2.5 -115 |
Underdog Michigan State - Michigan State bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A +2.5 Michigan State underdog bet wins if they lose by 2 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 3 or more.
Favorite Illinois - Illinois bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A -2.5 Illinois favorite bet wins if they win by 3 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 2 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Michigan State 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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Michigan State
Illinois
First Team To Score
11/16/24 2:30pm EST | +105-135Bet |
Michigan State
Illinois
No Touchdown
To Score 1st Touchdown
11/16/24 2:30pm EST | +100-145+10000Bet |
Michigan State
Illinois
Game to Overtime
11/16/24 2:30pm EST | Yes +1000No -10000Bet |
Michigan State
Illinois
Both Teams Score 10+
11/16/24 2:30pm EST | Yes -800No +500Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Michigan State
Illinois
Both Teams Score 20+
11/16/24 2:30pm EST | Yes +105No -135Bet |
Michigan State
Illinois
Both Teams Score 30+
11/16/24 2:30pm EST | Yes +625No -1100Bet |
Recent Meetings Since 2020
| Week | Game | Result | Margin |
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| 2024 Week 12 | Michigan State vs Illinois Saturday, November 16th, 2024 | ILL 38, MSU 16 Memorial Stadium (Champaign, IL) | Illinois by 22 |
| 2022 Week 10 | Michigan State vs Illinois Saturday, November 5th, 2022 | MSU 23, ILL 15 Memorial Stadium (Champaign, IL) | Michigan State by 8 |
Team Standings
| Team | Conf | Conf% | W | L | PF | PA | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 4-3 | 0.571 | 7 | 3 | 271 | 206 | 6-1 | 1-2 | W1 |
| Michigan State | 2-5 | 0.286 | 4 | 6 | 194 | 255 | 3-2 | 1-4 | L3 |
Michigan State & Illinois Futures Odds
Latest NCAA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn the best College Football bets.
Michigan State Championship OddsNo NCAA College Football Championship TM Michigan State YR: futures available
Illinois Championship OddsNo NCAA College Football Championship TM Illinois YR: futures available
Michigan State & 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
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
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| Week 1 | Florida Atlantic vs Michigan State | MSU 16, FAU 10 Friday, August 30th, 2024 |
| Week 2 | Michigan State vs Maryland | MSU 27, MD 24 Saturday, September 7th, 2024 |
| Week 3 | Prairie View A&M vs Michigan State | MSU 40, PV 0 Saturday, September 14th, 2024 |
| Week 4 | Michigan State vs Boston College | BC 23, MSU 19 Saturday, September 21st, 2024 |
| Week 5 | Ohio State vs Michigan State | OSU 38, MSU 7 Saturday, September 28th, 2024 |
| Week 6 | Michigan State vs Oregon | ORE 31, MSU 10 Friday, October 4th, 2024 |
| Week 8 | Iowa vs Michigan State | MSU 32, IOWA 20 Saturday, October 19th, 2024 |
| Week 9 | Michigan State vs Michigan | MICH 24, MSU 17 Saturday, October 26th, 2024 |
| Week 10 | Indiana vs Michigan State | IU 47, MSU 10 Saturday, November 2nd, 2024 |
| Week 12 | Michigan State vs Illinois | ILL 38, MSU 16 Saturday, November 16th, 2024 |
| Week 13 | Purdue vs Michigan State | Friday, November 22nd, 2024 8:00 pm EST |
| Week 14 | Rutgers vs Michigan State | Saturday, November 30th, 2024 12:00 am EST |
| 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 | PSU 21, ILL 7 Saturday, September 28th, 2024 |
| Week 7 | Purdue vs Illinois | ILL 50, PUR 49 (OT) Saturday, October 12th, 2024 |
| Week 8 | Michigan vs Illinois | ILL 21, MICH 7 Saturday, October 19th, 2024 |
| Week 9 | Illinois vs Oregon | ORE 38, ILL 9 Saturday, October 26th, 2024 |
| Week 10 | Minnesota vs Illinois | MINN 25, ILL 17 Saturday, November 2nd, 2024 |
| Week 12 | Michigan State vs Illinois | ILL 38, MSU 16 Saturday, November 16th, 2024 |
| 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 Michigan State 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 Saturday, November 16th, 2024 at 2:30 pm EST, 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 Michigan State vs Illinois Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Football page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Michigan State 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.
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