Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs Illinois Fighting Illini NCAAF Betting Prediction
PublishedOctober 28, 2025,            Posted By: Maria Uebelhor
Last updated:October 28, 2025 ,

NCAAF Scarlet Knights vs Illinois Fighting Prediction 11/1

The Rutgers Scarlet Knights will visit the Illinois Fighting Illini on Saturday, November 1, 2025. This Week 10 game will take place at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, IL. Kickoff is set for 12:00 PM and will be broadcast on NBC.

Rutgers vs. Illinois Betting Prediction

  • Money Line Prediction: Illinois -480. Illinois has a strong home record of 3-1 this season. They have also shown success as favorites, winning their last 9 games in this role.
  • Over/Under Prediction: Over 62.5. Both teams have been involved in high-scoring games recently. Rutgers has seen the Over hit in 12 of their last 15 games, while Illinois has seen the Over hit in 8 of their last 11 games.

Team Trends

  • Rutgers Scarlet Knights have a road record of 1-2 this season.
  • Illinois Fighting Illini have a home record of 3-1 this season.
  • In their last game, Rutgers defeated Purdue 27-24 on the road.
  • Illinois lost their last game 42-25 against Washington on the road.
  • Rutgers ranks 12th in passing yards with 2292 yards this season.

Rutgers vs Illinois Preview

The Rutgers Scarlet Knights are set to take on the Illinois Fighting Illini in Week 10 of the 2025 season. Rutgers holds a 4-4 record this season, with a 1-4 mark in conference games. They are coming off a win, hoping to build momentum. Their road record stands at 1-2, and they aim to improve it in this game at Memorial Stadium.

Illinois enters the game with a 5-3 overall record and a 2-3 conference record. They have been strong at home with a 3-1 record but are on a two-game losing streak. Both teams are part of the Big Ten Conference, and this game is important for their standings. Fans can catch the action live on NBC at 12:00 PM.

Illinois Fighting Illini: Home Team Outlook

The Illinois Fighting Illini play in the Big Ten Conference. They call Memorial Stadium in Champaign, IL, their home. This season, they hold a 5-3 record, with a strong 3-1 showing at home.

Quarterback Luke Altmyer has played all 8 games this season. He has thrown for 2,020 yards, ranking first on the team. He also has 15 passing touchdowns with just 3 interceptions.

Running back Kaden Feagin leads the team with 370 rushing yards and 5 touchdowns. Wide receiver Hank Beatty has caught 45 passes for 690 yards. Kicker David Olano has made 13 field goals and 30 extra points.

Rutgers Scarlet Knights: Away Team Preview

The Rutgers Scarlet Knights are part of the Big Ten Conference. They have a 4-4 record this season. On the road, they are 1-2.

Athan Kaliakmanis is the leading quarterback for Rutgers. He has played in all 8 games, throwing for 2,223 yards and 12 touchdowns. He has thrown 5 interceptions.

Antwan Raymond is the top running back with 732 rushing yards and 10 touchdowns. KJ Duff leads the wide receivers with 761 yards and 5 touchdowns on 42 receptions. Kicker Jai Patel has made 10 field goals and 27 extra points this season.

Final Betting Pick

Illinois is a strong pick for the money line at -480. They have a solid home record of 3-1 this season. Illinois has won their last nine games when they were the favorites, showing they perform well in this role. Playing at home gives them an edge, and their recent success as favorites supports this pick.

The over/under prediction of over 62.5 seems likely. Both teams have been part of high-scoring games recently. Rutgers has hit the over in 12 of their last 15 games. Illinois has seen the over in 8 of their last 11 games. This trend suggests a high-scoring game is possible, making the over a good choice.

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