Illinois vs. Nebraska odds, line, spread: 2023 college football picks, Week 6 predictions by proven model

 

The Illinois Fighting Illini (3-2) will host the Nebraska Cornhuskers (2-3) in Week 6 of the 2023 college football season. The Illini are 3-point favorites in the latest Illinois vs. Nebraska odds, while the over/under for total points scored is 42.

 

 

Illinois is coming off a 34-24 victory over the Wisconsin Badgers. The Illini were led by quarterback Tommy DeVito, who threw for 297 yards and three touchdowns. Illinois also has a strong running game, led by Chase Brown, who has rushed for 450 yards and five touchdowns on the season.

Nebraska is coming off a 28-23 loss to the Purdue Boilermakers. The Cornhuskers were led by quarterback Casey Thompson, who threw for 330 yards and two touchdowns. However, Nebraska struggled to run the ball, rushing for just 73 yards on the day.

SportsLine's proven computer model simulates every FBS college football game 10,000 times. Since its inception, it has generated a stunning profit of more than $2,000 for $100 players on its top-rated college football picks against the spread. The model is leaning Under on the total in the Illinois vs. Nebraska game, projecting the teams to combine for 39 points. The model also says one side of the spread hits in more than 50% of simulations.

Analysis:

Illinois is the better team in this matchup. The Illini have a more balanced offense and a better defense than Nebraska. Illinois is also coming off a more impressive win in Week 5.

Nebraska is struggling to run the ball and its defense is giving up too many points. The Cornhuskers are also playing on the road, which is another disadvantage.