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Unlock with membershipNebraska vs Illinois Prediction
Friday, November 6, 2026 · 8:00 PM EST · Gies Memorial Stadium
SlipHound gives the Nebraska a 58% chance to beat the Illinois.
The Nebraska are a modest favorite.
The Illinois come in at 5-3; the Nebraska are 5-3.
The Nebraska are 5-3 in their last 8 games, and have lost 3 straight.
The Illinois are 5-3 in their last 8 games, and have won 3 straight.
The Illinois won the last meeting, 31-24.
The Nebraska are 6-2 against the spread in their last 8 games, and the over has hit in 3 of their last 8.
The Illinois are 3-4-1 against the spread in their last 8 games, and the over has hit in 5 of their last 8.
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NebraskaLast 8: 5-3LLLWW
| Date | Opponent | Result | Line |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 31 | vs WASH | L 10-17 | −7.5 missed |
| Oct 17 | @ ORE | L 14-17 | +6.5 covered |
| Oct 10 | vs IU | L 17-20 | +9.5 covered |
| Oct 3 | vs MD | W 48-23 | −15.5 covered |
| Sep 26 | @ MSU | W 31-13 | −6 covered |
IllinoisLast 8: 5-3WWWLL
| Date | Opponent | Result | Line |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 31 | @ MD | W 20-17 | −3 push |
| Oct 24 | vs ORE | W 21-10 | +10.5 covered |
| Oct 10 | @ MSU | W 38-37 | −2.5 missed |
| Oct 3 | vs PUR | L 17-24 | −9.5 missed |
| Sep 26 | @ OSU | L 19-42 | +25.5 covered |
Head-to-head
Illinois lead 1-0 in the last 1 meetings.
| Date | Where | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 20, 2024 | at Nebraska | Illinois 31 – 24 Nebraska |
Betting trends
Last 8 games · spread and total are the closing lines.
| Nebraska | Illinois | |
|---|---|---|
| Straight up | 5-3 | 5-3 |
| Against the spread | 6-2 | 3-4-1 |
| Spread at home / on the road | 2-0 | 2-3 |
| As the favorite | 4-2 | 1-4-1 |
| As the underdog | 2-0 | 2-0 |
| Over / under | 3 over · 5 under | 5 over · 3 under |
| Avg. margin vs spread | +4.9 | −0.9 |
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