I laid the -14 at -115 odds with Illinois and think this should be higher.
The Illini are 1-2 but should be 0-3, so this is a game to run your plays, play stout defense, and oil the machine ahead of Purdue next week. Illinois has played three above-average offenses in Toledo, Kansas, and Penn State, so this is an ideal -spot to back Illinois. Richardson has two years of starting experience and a nice touchdown to interception ratio (43-14), but is not mobile (-122 rushing yards) and a subpar completion percentage (59%).įAU was held to 24 combined points in the past two games versus Clemson and Ohio, which should not inspire much confidence ahead of this road game. I love this matchup for Illinois as FAU’s starting QB Casey Thompson is injured and out for the season.ĭaniel Richardson will start for the Owls and he is a former Central Michigan QB.
*Odds provided by BetMGM FAU at Illinois (-14): O/U 45.5 Pick: Rutgers Team Total Under 9.5 (1.5u) I played the Scarlett Knights Team Total Under 9.5 at -115 odds.