PREMIUM
AMEDEUS' CFB IN THE POCKET PLAY!
(NCAAF) Golden Gophers (MIN) vs. Fighting Illini (ILL),
Point Spread: 3.50 | -122.00 Fighting Illini (ILL) (Home)
Result: Loss
Point Spread: 3.50 | -122.00 Fighting Illini (ILL) (Home)
Result: Loss
Minnesota is coming into this game with a 5-3 record this season and they are 3-2 in the conference. They have been playing very well in their recent games as they have won their last 3 straight, but all 3 of those wins came against teams lower than them in the conference, all 3 having 2 conference wins or less in at least 6 games played. Both of their losses in the conference were against teams with winning records in the Big 10 as well, losing to Michigan and Iowa. They are going up against an Illinois team that is 6-2 this season and they are 3-2 in the conference. They are coming off of a bad loss in their last game, losing on the road to Oregon 38-9, but both of their losses this season have come against teams currently ranked in the top 3 of the country, Oregon and Penn State. Illinois has also been very good at home this season as they have won all 5 of their games there. Minnesota has only played 2 road games this season as well, losing to Michigan and their only win coming against UCLA who is currently 2nd to last in the conference. Minnesota has had a good defense this season, but Illinois has been very efficient in the run game all year and their quarterback has also been very accurate with his throws. They will be able to move the ball against this defense at home, and Illinois also has a very good defense that has been shutting teams down this season. Illinois has played 5 games at home this season, allowing 9 points or less in 2 of their last 3 and 17 points or less in 4 of their 5 games there this season. Illinois will cover the spread in this game.