The Kansas Jayhawks (1-0) face the Illinois Fighting Illini (1-0) on Friday, September 8, 2023 at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. The Jayhawks are listed as favorites in this one, with the spread sitting at 3.5 points. The over/under for the outing is 57 points.
Kansas vs. Illinois Odds
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas | -3.5 | -110 | -110 | 57 | -110 | -110 |
Computer Pick
| ATS | Total | Score prediction |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois (+3.5) | Under (57) | Illinois 28 Kansas 27 |
Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.
Team Stat Comparison
| Kansas | Illinois | |
|---|---|---|
| Off. Points per Game (Rank) | 48.0 (24) | 30.0 (76) |
| Def. Points per Game (Rank) | 17.0 (51) | 28.0 (83) |
| Turnovers Allowed (Rank) | 1 (41) | 1 (41) |
| Turnovers Forced (Rank) | 2 (22) | 1 (47) |
Kansas vs. Illinois Betting Insights
Kansas Stats and Trends
- Kansas has not won against the spread this season in one opportunities.
- The Jayhawks have been favored by 3.5 points or more this season once, and failed to cover the spread.
- This season, games featuring Kansas have hit the over every time.
- KU has an average point total of 60.0 in their contests this year, 3.0 more points than this matchup’s over/under.
Illinois Stats and Trends
- Illinois has compiled a 0-1-0 record against the spread this season.
- So far this season, one Illinois game has gone over the point total.
- The average over/under for Illinois’ outings this season is 45.5, 11.5 fewer points than this game’s point total.
Kansas Players to Watch
- Jason Bean has passed for 276 yards (22-for-28), with two touchdowns and zero interceptions (276.0 YPG). He’s also carried the football five times for 41 yards, averaging 41.0 YPG.
- Devin Neal has rushed for a team-leading 94 yards (94.0 per game) and one touchdown. He also has 25 receiving yards on three catches and one touchdown.
- Quentin Skinner has been targeted zero times and has four catches, leading his team with 77 yards (77.0 ypg).
- Lawrence Arnold’s stat line this year reveals four catches for 77 yards. He averages 77.0 receiving yards per game and has been targeted zero times.
- Luke Grimm has collected 33 yards on four receptions with one touchdown, averaging 33.0 yards per game.
- This season Jereme Robinson leads the team with one sack and has added one TFL.
- This season Rich Miller has totaled seven tackles, leading his team in tackles.
- Kwinton Lassiter has intercepted one pass to lead the team while adding one pass defended.
Illinois Players to Watch
- This year Luke Altmyer has recorded 211 passing yards (211.0 per game) while going 18-for-26 (69.2%) and throwing for two touchdowns with one interception. He has tacked on 69 rushing yards on nine carries.
- Reggie Love III has rushed for 58 yards on 12 carries (58.0 yards per game).
- Pat Bryant has hauled in six passes for a team best 64 yards and two touchdowns. He has been targeted zero times, and averages 64.0 yards per game.
- Casey Washington has tacked on four catches for 54 yards this year. He has been targeted zero times, and puts up 54.0 receiving yards.
- Isaiah Williams has caught five passes on zero targets for 51 yards, averaging 51.0 yards per game.
- Tarique Barnes has one sack to lead the team, and has also added two TFL and seven tackles.
- Over the course of the current campaign, Dylan Rosiek has racked up eight tackles and one TFL and leads the team in tackles.
- Miles Scott has picked off one pass to lead the team while adding six tackles and one pass defended.
