Big Ten West Showdown: Illinois Fighting Illini to Take on Struggling Purdue Boilermakers

Game outlook

The Illinois Fighting Illini will face the Purdue Boilermakers on Saturday at 3:30 pm Eastern in a Big Ten West showdown. Purdue opens as the betting favorite at -1.5 and is looking to extend their three-game winning streak against Illinois, having won 31-24 in the last matchup in 2022. Both teams are searching for their first conference win of 2023.

Game Info

When: Saturday, 9/30/2023 @ 3:30pm EST

Where: Ross-Ade Stadium Stadium Fighting Illini vs Boilermakers Betting Odds Moneyline: Fighting Illini -107 | Boilermakers -113

Spread: Fighting Illini +0.5 (-110) | Boilermakers -0.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 53 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Purdue will win straight-up is 53%.

Illinois Fighting Illini

Illinois stopped a two-game skid on Saturday against Florida Atlantic Owls with a 23-17 victory at home. Luke Altmyer threw for 303 yards with no interceptions, and Aidan Laughery scored from three yards away to give Illinois the lead for good. Illinois had 510 total yards of offense and was able to hold their opponent to 353 total yards. Illinois has an overall power ranking of 53, and is #104 in offense (averaging 22.00 points per game), #106 in defense (allowing an average of 30.67 points per game), and are 2-2 (0-4 ATS) this season. Running back Reggie Love III is listed as probable for Saturday's game with an ankle injury, and two defensive backs are out for the season due to injuries. Illini INT 👐 📺: @BigTenNetwork pic.twitter.com/eckRbA4ALY