The Illinois Fighting Illini (2-1) host the Chattanooga Mocs (3-0) in a non-conference Thursday night matchup. The Mocs, who play in the Southern Conference at the FCS level, head into this matchup on a three-game win streak, defeating North Alabama 41-14 last week. The Fighting Illini dominated Virginia en route to a 24-3 victory in Week 3.
Kickoff is set for 8:30 p.m. ET. The Fighting Illini are 18.5-point favorites in the latest Chattanooga vs. Illinois odds. The over/under for total points is set at 39.5. Before locking in any Illinois vs. Chattanooga picks, you need to see the college football predictions and betting advice from SportsLine’s Micah Roberts.
Roberts has worked in the Las Vegas sportsbook industry for 20-plus years, including a 13-year run as Station Casinos’ book director. Armed with an elaborate network of sources, Roberts has unmatched info in multiple sports. Over the past four college football picks, Roberts is 3-1, returning almost $200 during that span. He is also on a strong 4-0-1 run with his last five against-the-spread picks involving the Fighting Illini, returning $400 to $100 players.
Now, Roberts has set his sights on Illinois vs. Chattanooga and just locked in his picks and CFB predictions. You can visit SportsLine now to see his picks. Here are the college football odds and betting lines for Chattanooga vs. Illinois:
- Illinois vs. Chattanooga spread: Illinois -18.5
- Illinois vs. Chattanooga over-under: 39.5 points
- Illinois vs. Chattanooga money line: Chattanooga +700, Illinois -1000
- CHAT: The Mocs are 6-1-1 ATS in their last eight games in September
- ILL: The Fighting Illini are 5-1 ATS in their last six games overall
- Illinois vs. Chattanooga picks: See picks at SportsLine
Why Illinois can cover
Senior quarterback Tommy DeVito is under center for the Fighting Illini. DeVito is an accurate and efficient passer who owns a solid arm. Through three games, he’s completing 67% of his passes for 622 yards with six passing touchdowns. The New Jersey native has tossed two touchdowns in each game thus far.
Sophomore receiver Isaiah Williams has been the go-to guy for DeVito. Williams is becoming a possession receiver for the Orange offense. DeVito and Williams have built a solid rapport and it is showing on the field. The Missouri native is leading the team with 19 catches for 157 yards and a score. Sophomore receiver Pat Bryant is a nice deep…
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