Michigan State vs Illinois Picks and Prediction – 11/16/2024

The Illinois Fighting Illini will host the Michigan State Spartans this weekend. Illinois is 6-3 on the season with a 5-1 home record. The Fighting Illini are no longer a top 25 ranked team after they lost their second straight games. Illinois is averaging 25.9 points scored per game. Stay up to date with our expert's college football picks. 

The Illinois Fighting Illini lost to Minnesota in their last game 25-17. QB Luke Altmyer threw 226 yards and a touchdown in the loss. Altmyer has 16 passing touchdowns, 2 rushing touchdowns, and 3 interceptions. Wide receiver Zakhari Franklin has caught at least five passes in two straight games. 

The Michigan State Spartans are 4-5 on the season. The Spartans have also lost two straight games and carry a 1-3 road record. Michigan State is averaging 19.8 points scored per game this season. The Spartans have allowed 71 points over their last two games. 

The Michigan State Spartans lost to Indiana in their last game 47-10. QB Aidan Chiles threw for 193 yards in the loss with a touchdown and two interceptions. Chiles has 8 touchdowns with 11 interceptions on the season. The Spartans are averaging 366 total yards of offense per game. 

Both Illinois and Michigan State are hungry to snap their two game losing streaks. The Fighting Illini are a home favorite and have covered the spread in five games this season. Michigan State has been bad on the road. While Illinois has been solid at home. Final Score Prediction, Illinois Fighting Illini win and cover ATS 28-20.