Virginia vs Illinois Betting Preview
An intriguing week two game is scheduled for Saturday afternoon when the Virginia Cavaliers (1-0) visit the Illinois Fighting Illini (1-1, 1-0 home). Neither team looked impressive in week one, with UVA getting the win and Illinois coming off a loss. This game will air live on ESPNU.
Virginia is averaging 34.0 points scored and 505.0 yards per game, 246.0 passing and 259.0 rushing. Defensively, the Cavaliers allow 17.0 points and 330.0 yards, 160.0 passing and 170.0 rushing.
Illinois is averaging 29.0 points scored and 464.0 yards per game, 226.0 passing and 238.0 rushing. Defensively, the Fighting Illini allow 14.5 points and 287.0 yards, 180.0 passing and 107.0 rushing.
Virginia vs Illinois Prediction
Last time out, UVA opened their season with a 34-17 home win over Richmond. The Spiders jumped out to a 7-0 lead, but the Cavaliers took control of the game by scoring 28 of the next 31 points. Brennan Armstrong went 21/33 for 246 yards, two touchdowns, one interception, and added 105 yards and one touchdown on the ground. Perris Jones added 104 yards and one touchdown on the ground. Defensively, UVA allowed 330 total yards and did not force any Richmond turnovers.
Illinois visited Indiana and suffered a last minute 23-20 loss. The Fighting Illini overcame a 16-10 halftime deficit to lead 20-16 with under one minute left. Shaun Shivers scored with 23 seconds left to give the Hoosiers the win. Tommy DeVito went 21/35 for 235 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception on the night. Chase Brown rushed the ball 36 times for 199. Defensively, the Fighting Illini allowed 362 total yards and forced two Indiana turnovers, one interception and one recovered fumble.
Series History: Virginia won the most recent meeting, back in 2011, but Illinois still holds a 2-1 series advantage.
Pick: The UVA offense is going to be good this season and I think they worked off the rust against Richmond. Illinois is certainly improved, but I think the Cavaliers can keep this one close, and even win, so give me UVA and the points.
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Virginia Cavaliers
Illinois Fighting Illini
Team Stats
Passing
Offense/Defense
VIR | Passing | ILL |
---|---|---|
20.7 | CMP | 20.1 |
33 | ATT | 33.3 |
62.6 | CMP% | 60.4 |
250.8 | Y/G | 228.1 |
7.6 | Y/A | 6.8 |
1.6 | TD/G | 1.8 |
Defense/Offense
VIR | Passing | ILL |
---|---|---|
19.3 | CMP | 21.8 |
31.5 | ATT | 34.6 |
61.4 | CMP% | 62.9 |
224.8 | Y/G | 264.6 |
7.1 | Y/A | 7.6 |
1.6 | TD/G | 1.9 |
Rushing
Offense/Defense
VIR | Rushing | ILL |
---|---|---|
37.8 | ATT | 38.3 |
117.9 | Y/G | 149.2 |
3.1 | Y/A | 3.9 |
1.0 | TD/G | 1.6 |
Defense/Offense
VIR | Rushing | ILL |
---|---|---|
36.2 | ATT | 33.0 |
184.5 | Y/G | 126.4 |
5.1 | Y/A | 3.8 |
2.3 | TD/G | 1.0 |
Special Teams
VIR | Special Teams | ILL |
---|---|---|
5.5 | Punts-GM | 4.3 |
41.6 | Punt Avg | 42.0 |
1.6 | Kick Ret GM | 2.1 |
20.5 | Kick Ret Avg | 18.2 |
1.3 | Punt Ret GM | 1.0 |
3.8 | Punt Ret Avg | 11.1 |
Betting Trends
VIR | Betting Trends | ILL |
---|---|---|
OVERALL | OVERALL | |
1-2-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 2-1-0 |
1-2-0 | ATS W/L/P | 2-1-0 |
32 | Avg Score | 35 |
31.33 | Avg Opp Score | 14.33 |
AWAY | HOME | |
1-2-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 2-1-0 |
2-1-0 | ATS W/L/P | 2-1-0 |
40.33 | Avg Score | 33 |
49 | Avg Opp Score | 13.33 |
VIR | Betting Trends | ILL |
---|---|---|
OVERALL | OVERALL | |
1-4-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 3-2-0 |
1-4-0 | ATS W/L/P | 4-1-0 |
29.6 | Avg Score | 28.4 |
37.6 | Avg Opp Score | 16.4 |
AWAY | HOME | |
2-3-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 3-2-0 |
3-2-0 | ATS W/L/P | 2-3-0 |
38 | Avg Score | 24.6 |
46.8 | Avg Opp Score | 15.6 |
VIR | Betting Trends | ILL |
---|---|---|
OVERALL | OVERALL | |
5-5-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 5-5-0 |
5-5-0 | ATS W/L/P | 6-4-0 |
32.5 | Avg Score | 20.9 |
32.6 | Avg Opp Score | 17.1 |
AWAY | HOME | |
2-8-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 4-6-0 |
5-5-0 | ATS W/L/P | 4-6-0 |
28.2 | Avg Score | 23.5 |
42.9 | Avg Opp Score | 23.3 |
Head to Head
Teams Last 10
Virginia vs Illinois Betting Stats
Cavaliers
- Virginia is 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games.
- The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Virginia’s last 14 games.
- Virginia is 1-4 SU in their last 5 games.
- Virginia is 2-10 SU in their last 12 games on the road.
- The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Virginia’s last 5 games against an opponent in the Big Ten conference.
- The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Virginia’s last 6 games played in September.
- Virginia is 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games played in week 2.
- Virginia is 2-4 ATS in their last 6 games played on a Saturday.
Fighting Illini
- Illinois is 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games.
- The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Illinois’ last 12 games.
- Illinois is 5-11 SU in their last 16 games at home.
- Illinois is 0-7 SU in their last 7 games played in September.
- The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Illinois’ last 6 games played in week 2.
- Illinois is 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games played on a Saturday.