The Bulldogs will play the Fighting Illini on Monday, January 2nd, 2023, in the annual Reliaquest Bowl event. The matchup takes place at Raymond James Stadium. Check local listings for coverage on ESPN2.
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Table of Contents
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Recent Meetings
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Schedules & Results
- Other Games Today
Best Bulldogs at Fighting Illini Odds
| Underdog Illinois | Favorite Mississippi State |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Illinois | Favorite Mississippi State |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
Mississippi State is a -3 -110 point spread favorite at BetRivers, while Illinois is a +3 -105 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 45.5 -110 points at BetRivers, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 46 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
Mississippi State is a -162 moneyline favorite at BetRivers and Illinois is a +140 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
College Football Odds Example
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Game |
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Mississippi State
Illinois
1/02/23 12:00pm EST | -3 -115+3 -105 |
Underdog Illinois - Illinois bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A +3 Illinois underdog bet wins if they lose by 2 or fewer, tie, or win outright. The bet pushes if they lose by 3. Your bet loses if they lose by 4 or more.
Favorite Mississippi State - Mississippi State bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A -3 Mississippi State favorite bet wins if they win by 4 or more. The bet pushes if they win by 3. Your bet loses if they win by 2 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Mississippi State at Illinois Prop Bets
Important Note: Some states expressly forbid individual college athlete prop bets. The following wagers may not be available depending on your particular state laws.
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Mississippi State
Illinois
1/02/23 12:00pm EST | Pending BetMGM |
Recent Meetings Since 2018
| Week | Game | Result | Margin |
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| 2022 Bowls | Mississippi State vs Illinois Monday, January 2nd, 2023 Reliaquest Bowl | MSST 19, ILL 10 Raymond James Stadium | Mississippi State by 9 |
Team Standings
| Team | Conf | Conf% | W | L | PF | PA | Home | Away | Strk |
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| Big Ten West | |||||||||
| Illinois | 5-4 | 0.556 | 8 | 5 | 315 | 166 | 5-2 | 3-2 | L1 |
| SEC West | |||||||||
| #20 Mississippi State | 4-4 | 0.500 | 9 | 4 | 411 | 300 | 6-1 | 2-3 | W3 |
Mississippi State & Illinois Futures Odds
Latest NCAA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn the best College Football bets.
Mississippi State Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
 BetRivers |
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| Mississippi State | +50000 Bet | +50000 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
BetRivers |
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| Illinois | +80000 Bet |
Team Schedules & Results
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
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| Week 1 | Memphis vs Mississippi State | MSST 49, MEM 23 Saturday, September 3rd, 2022 |
| Week 2 | Mississippi State vs Arizona | MSST 39, ARIZ 17 Saturday, September 10th, 2022 |
| Week 3 | Mississippi State vs LSU | LSU 31, MSST 16 Saturday, September 17th, 2022 |
| Week 4 | Bowling Green vs Mississippi State | MSST 45, BGSU 14 Saturday, September 24th, 2022 |
| Week 5 | Texas A&M vs Mississippi State | MSST 42, TA&M 24 Saturday, October 1st, 2022 |
| Week 6 | Arkansas vs Mississippi State | MSST 40, ARK 17 Saturday, October 8th, 2022 |
| Week 7 | Mississippi State vs Kentucky | UK 27, MSST 17 Saturday, October 15th, 2022 |
| Week 8 | Mississippi State vs Alabama | ALA 30, MSST 6 Saturday, October 22nd, 2022 |
| Week 10 | Auburn vs Mississippi State | MSST 39, AUB 33 (OT) Saturday, November 5th, 2022 |
| Week 11 | Georgia vs Mississippi State | UGA 45, MSST 19 Saturday, November 12th, 2022 |
| Week 12 | East Tennessee State vs Mississippi State | MSST 56, ETSU 7 Saturday, November 19th, 2022 |
| Week 13 | Mississippi State vs Ole Miss | MSST 24, MISS 22 Thursday, November 24th, 2022 |
| Bowls | Mississippi State vs Illinois Reliaquest Bowl | MSST 19, ILL 10 Monday, January 2nd, 2023 |
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
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| Week 1 | Wyoming vs Illinois | ILL 38, WYO 6 Saturday, August 27th, 2022 |
| Week 1 | Illinois vs Indiana | IU 23, ILL 20 Friday, September 2nd, 2022 |
| Week 2 | Virginia vs Illinois | ILL 24, UVA 3 Saturday, September 10th, 2022 |
| Week 4 | Chattanooga vs Illinois | ILL 31, UTC 0 Thursday, September 22nd, 2022 |
| Week 5 | Illinois vs Wisconsin | ILL 34, WISC 10 Saturday, October 1st, 2022 |
| Week 6 | Iowa vs Illinois | ILL 9, IOWA 6 Saturday, October 8th, 2022 |
| Week 7 | Minnesota vs Illinois | ILL 26, MINN 14 Saturday, October 15th, 2022 |
| Week 9 | Illinois vs Nebraska | ILL 26, NEB 9 Saturday, October 29th, 2022 |
| Week 10 | Michigan State vs Illinois | MSU 23, ILL 15 Saturday, November 5th, 2022 |
| Week 11 | Purdue vs Illinois | PUR 31, ILL 24 Saturday, November 12th, 2022 |
| Week 12 | Illinois vs Michigan | MICH 19, ILL 17 Saturday, November 19th, 2022 |
| Week 13 | Illinois vs Northwestern | ILL 41, NU 3 Saturday, November 26th, 2022 |
| Bowls | Mississippi State vs Illinois Reliaquest Bowl | MSST 19, ILL 10 Monday, January 2nd, 2023 |
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Mississippi State vs Illinois College Football Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Monday, January 2nd, 2023 at 12:00 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's College Football page, look for the Mississippi State vs Illinois Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Football page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Mississippi State vs Illinois Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
Other January 2, 2023 NCAAFB Games
| Matchup |
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| LSU vs Purdue |
| Tulane vs USC |
| Penn State vs Utah |