The Rockets will play the Fighting Illini on Saturday, September 2nd, 2023. The matchup takes place at Memorial Stadium (Champaign, IL). Watch this exciting Week 1 matchup at 7:30 pm EDT. Check local listings for coverage on BTN.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Paddy O'Parlay
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Recent Meetings
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Schedules & Results
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
The 2023 college football season has begun, with Toledo and Illinois scheduled to matchup at Memorial Stadium (Champaign, IL). First, let's review each team's stats from the 2022 season to get an idea of what we can expect on gameday.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - Toledo had a 99.33 conference power ranking in the 2022 season. The conference power ranking for Illinois in the 2022 season was 98.67.
- Away Toledo - At the end of the 2022 regular season, Toledo had a 2-4 record as an away team, ranking them 3rd in the MAC Conference for away team wins.
- Home Illinois - Illinois finished the 2022 regular season with a 5-2 record as a home team. They ranked 1st in the Big Ten Conference for home team wins in 2022.
- Points Scored - Toledo wound up 1st (438) in the MAC Conference, with Illinois ranked 4th (315) for points scored in the 2022 Big Ten Conference.
- Points Against - Toledo finished 3rd (351) in the MAC Conference for points scored by opponents in 2022. Illinois wound up 7th (166) in the 2022 Big Ten Conference for points against.
- Team Records - Toledo had a 9-5 regular season overall record, with Illinois notching a 8-5 regular season standing last year.
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Get ready for a wild showdown at Memorial Stadium (Champaign, IL) on September 2nd...
Toledo, with a 9-5 record, clashes against Illinois, who finished at 8-5 last season.
This Week 1 match is set to be a heart-pounding opener for the 2023-24 college football regular season. The Toledo Rockets are coming into this game as the away team, facing a fierce home crowd that will be rallying behind the Illinois Fighting Illini. With both teams ending the last regular season on a high note, this clash promises to be a battle of determination and skill.
If you're looking to bet on this game, head over to SportsBetting3.com and review the odds below. With these two evenly matched teams, it's bound to be a nail-biting affair from start to finish. The Toledo Rockets will be looking to continue their winning momentum, while the Illinois Fighting Illini aim to protect their home turf and kick off the season with a resounding victory.
Don't miss out on the action as Toledo takes on Illinois at Memorial Stadium. It's going to be one exciting game that you won't want to miss!
Best Rockets at Fighting Illini Odds
| Underdog Toledo | Favorite Illinois |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Toledo | Favorite Illinois |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
Illinois is a -8.5 -110 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Toledo is a +9.5 -112 point spread underdog at BetRivers.
The best over line is 45.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 46 -112 points at BetRivers, and that means you risk $112 to win $100 betting the under.
Illinois is a -335 moneyline favorite at BetRivers and Toledo is a +265 moneyline underdog at BetRivers.
College Football Odds Example
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Game |
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Toledo
Illinois
9/02/23 7:30pm EDT | +8.5 -110-8.5 -110 |
Underdog Toledo - Toledo bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +8.5 Toledo underdog bet wins if they lose by 8 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 9 or more.
Favorite Illinois - Illinois bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -8.5 Illinois favorite bet wins if they win by 9 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 8 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Toledo 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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Toledo
Illinois
First Team To Score
9/02/23 7:30pm EDT | +140-185Bet |
Toledo
Illinois
No Touchdown
To Score 1st Touchdown
9/02/23 7:30pm EDT | +150-225+10000Bet |
Toledo
Illinois
Game to Overtime
9/02/23 7:30pm EDT | +1000-10000Bet |
Toledo
Illinois
Both Teams Score 10+
9/02/23 7:30pm EDT | -500+340Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Toledo
Illinois
Both Teams Score 20+
9/02/23 7:30pm EDT | +155-200Bet |
Toledo
Illinois
Both Teams Score 30+
9/02/23 7:30pm EDT | +950-2500Bet |
Recent Meetings Since 2019
| Week | Game | Result | Margin |
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| 2023 Week 1 | Toledo vs Illinois Saturday, September 2nd, 2023 | ILL 30, TOL 28 Memorial Stadium (Champaign, IL) | Illinois by 2 |
Team Standings
| Team | Conf | Conf% | W | L | PF | PA | Home | Away | Strk |
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| Big Ten West | |||||||||
| Illinois | 3-6 | 0.333 | 5 | 7 | 294 | 353 | 3-4 | 2-3 | L2 |
| MAC West | |||||||||
| Toledo | 8-0 | 1.000 | 11 | 3 | 452 | 284 | 6-0 | 5-1 | L2 |
Toledo & Illinois Futures Odds
Latest NCAA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn the best College Football bets.
Toledo Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
 BetRivers |
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| Toledo | +100000 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 | Toledo vs Illinois | ILL 30, TOL 28 Saturday, September 2nd, 2023 |
| Week 2 | Texas Southern vs Toledo | TOL 71, TXSO 3 Saturday, September 9th, 2023 |
| Week 3 | San Jose State vs Toledo | TOL 21, SJSU 17 Saturday, September 16th, 2023 |
| Week 4 | Western Michigan vs Toledo | TOL 49, WMU 31 Saturday, September 23rd, 2023 |
| Week 5 | Northern Illinois vs Toledo | TOL 35, NIU 33 Saturday, September 30th, 2023 |
| Week 6 | Toledo vs UMass | TOL 41, MASS 24 Saturday, October 7th, 2023 |
| Week 7 | Toledo vs Ball State | TOL 13, BALL 6 Saturday, October 14th, 2023 |
| Week 8 | Toledo vs Miami (OH) | TOL 21, M-OH 17 Saturday, October 21st, 2023 |
| Week 10 | Buffalo vs Toledo | TOL 31, BUFF 13 Tuesday, October 31st, 2023 |
| Week 11 | Eastern Michigan vs Toledo | TOL 49, EMU 23 Wednesday, November 8th, 2023 |
| Week 12 | Toledo vs Bowling Green | TOL 32, BGSU 31 Tuesday, November 14th, 2023 |
| Week 13 | Toledo vs Central Michigan | TOL 32, CMU 17 Friday, November 24th, 2023 |
| Week 14 | Miami (OH) vs Toledo | M-OH 23, TOL 14 Saturday, December 2nd, 2023 |
| Bowls | Toledo vs Wyoming Barstool Sports Arizona Bowl | WYO 16, TOL 15 Saturday, December 30th, 2023 |
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
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| Week 1 | Toledo vs Illinois | ILL 30, TOL 28 Saturday, September 2nd, 2023 |
| Week 2 | Illinois vs Kansas | KU 34, ILL 23 Friday, September 8th, 2023 |
| Week 3 | Penn State vs Illinois | PSU 30, ILL 13 Saturday, September 16th, 2023 |
| Week 4 | Florida Atlantic vs Illinois | ILL 23, FAU 17 Saturday, September 23rd, 2023 |
| Week 5 | Illinois vs Purdue | PUR 44, ILL 19 Saturday, September 30th, 2023 |
| Week 6 | Nebraska vs Illinois | NEB 20, ILL 7 Friday, October 6th, 2023 |
| Week 7 | Illinois vs Maryland | ILL 27, MD 24 Saturday, October 14th, 2023 |
| Week 8 | Wisconsin vs Illinois | WIS 25, ILL 21 Saturday, October 21st, 2023 |
| Week 10 | Illinois vs Minnesota | ILL 27, MINN 26 Saturday, November 4th, 2023 |
| Week 11 | Indiana vs Illinois | ILL 48, IU 45 (OT) Saturday, November 11th, 2023 |
| Week 12 | Illinois vs Iowa | IOWA 15, ILL 13 Saturday, November 18th, 2023 |
| Week 13 | Northwestern vs Illinois | NU 45, ILL 43 Saturday, November 25th, 2023 |
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Toledo 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 Saturday, September 2nd, 2023 at 7:30 pm EDT, 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 Toledo vs Illinois Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Football page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Toledo 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.