College Football Week 12 Odds, Picks & Predictions: Michigan vs. Illinois (2022)
Let’s take a look at the College Football Week 12 odds, picks, and predictions for this weekend’s game: Michigan vs. Illinois.
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College Football Week 12 Odds, Picks & Predictions: Michigan vs. Illinois
Like any Brett Bielema team, the Illini are built on running the rock (12th attempts/game), ball control (6th in TOP) and tough defense (2nd yds/game). This Michigan team is built in a very similar style, ranking 11th, 3rd and 1st in these same metrics. Both teams will seek to impose their will with run-first approaches and grind down their opponent as the game progresses, resulting in a flowing clock in the first half.
Unfortunately for the Illini, star RB Chase Brown suffered a leg injury that should significantly limit his effectiveness if he can play. Given Illinois' relative lack of skill position talent, Brown's injury could be a tough hill to climb against a stout Michigan defense.
On the bright side for the Illini, they sport the second-best run defense and coverage grades in the B1G per PFF. Additionally, while Michigan is one of the higher-scoring offenses in the country, they have started slowly in several conference games, scoring 7 points less in their first halves than their second halves.
What is Betting Against the Spread?
Betting "against the spread" refers to the act of choosing the winning team based on a numeric handicap placed on the team that oddsmakers believe is superior, rather than picking the outright winner. For example, if the Rams face the Bengals, and oddsmakers set the spread at Rams -3.5, you would need Los Angeles to win by 4 or more points in order to cash your Rams bet.
What is an Over/Under Bet?
Over/Under is a wager based on how many points you think will be scored in a specific game. Oddsmakers set the total, and bettors decide whether the final score will be higher or lower than that number. If an Over/Under is set at 44.5 points and you bet Over, you will need the combined score of both teams to be 45 points or higher to win your bet.
What is a Moneyline Bet?
A moneyline bet involves choosing which team you believe will win a specific matchup. The moneyline favorite carries a minus designation, like -130. This means that you need to wager $130 to earn a $100 profit. Conversely, the underdog carries a plus designation, like +110. This means that you win $110 in profit on a $100 bet.
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