The UCLA Bruins continue their march towards the College Football Playoff when they host Illinois in a key Big Ten matchup on Friday night.
Spread | Total | Money | |
Illinois | +10.5 -117 | O 47.5 -117 | +325 |
UCLA | -10.5 -103 | U 47.5 -103 | -410 |
UCLA is 9-0 in head coach Bob Chesney's first year after coming over from James Madison, reminiscent of Curt Cignetti's inaugural season at Indiana that saw his Hoosiers reach the CFP.
It all starts with Wayne Knight, Anthony Woods, and the creative run game that Chesney and offensive coordinator Dean Kennedy brought with them from JMU. Their two leading rushers each average over six yards per carry and the team has rushed for 26 touchdowns already. The dominant rush attack opens up the defense for play-action shots down the field - highlighted by quarterback Ty Dieffenbach's 303-yard game against Minnesota last week in which he only completed eight passes.
Of course, this style of play wouldn't be as effective without a top-tier defense, but the Bruins have just that. That unit ranks 8th and 7th nationally in points allowed per game and yards allowed per game, respectively, while also forcing 20 turnovers in nine games.
It's the perfect formula for a program's first CFP appearance, and time will tell if the lack of high-end talent will ultimately be their downfall. For now, however, they'll have their focus on an Illinois team that has won four in a row and is always tough under head coach Bret Bielema.
Check out the latest odds, lines and player props for the Big Ten matchup below:
Illinois vs. UCLA Betting Odds & Player Props
First Half Point Spread
Spread | Total | Money | |
Illinois | +6.5 -105 | O 23.5 -126 | +270 |
UCLA | -6.5 -115 | U 23.5 +106 | -340 |
Touchdown Odds
First TD | Anytime TD | |
Wayne Knight (UCLA) | +320 | -245 |
Collin Dixon (ILL) | +625 | -115 |
Anthony Woods (UCLA) | +625 | -110 |
Aidan Laughery (ILL) | +950 | +135 |
Jaivian Thomas (UCLA) | +1000 | +155 |
Ty Dieffenbach (UCLA) | +1200 | +175 |
Semaj Morgan (UCLA) | +1300 | +200 |
Aiden Mizell (UCLA) | +1400 | +210 |
Jordan Anderson (ILL) | +1800 | +250 |
Brian Rowe Jr. (UCLA) | +2000 | +325 |
Katin Houser (ILL) | +2200 | +320 |
Hudson Clement (ILL) | +2500 | +375 |
Quarterback Passing Yards (Over/Under)
Line | Over | Under | |
Katin Houser (ILL) | 215.5 | -115 | -115 |
Ty Dieffenbach (UCLA) | 201.5 | -115 | -115 |
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All odds displayed were correct at the time of writing and are subject to withdrawal or change at any time. Player props not available in all states.
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