The Illinois Fighting Illini (6-3) square off against a conference opponent when they host the Maryland Terrapins (4-5) on Saturday, November 15, 2025 at Memorial Stadium (Champaign, IL) in a Big Ten clash.

The Terrapins are expected to lose by at least two TDs (currently +16) against the Fighting Illini (with an over/under of 51.5 points).

Below you’ll find our betting preview for this this matchup between the Fighting Illini and the Terrapins, and uncover all of our expert picks here, too!

Illinois vs. Maryland betting lines

• Spread favorite: Fighting Illini (-16)
• Moneyline: Fighting Illini (-752), Terrapins (+522)
• Total: 51.5 points
• TV Channel: FOX Sports 1
• Live Stream: Fubo

Illinois vs. Maryland betting info and stats

Illinois is 6-3-0 against the spread in nine opportunities this season. Illinois is undefeated ATS (2-0) when the favorite by at least 16 points. In four games as the moneyline favorite, Illinois has not lost (4-0). Maryland, through nine games with a set spread this season, is 5-4-0 against the spread. Maryland has not covered the spread in games it was the underdog by at least 16 points (0-1). Maryland’s record is 1-5 when playing as an underdog this year.

Illinois vs. Maryland recent stats and trends

Illinois Fighting Illini

• Illinois is 1-2 against the spread and 1-2 overall during its last three games.
• In one of those three games, the final combined score surpassed the set total.
• Illinois’ last three outings have ended with an average of 56.5 points scored. That’s 5.0 more points than this contest’s over/under.

Maryland Terrapins

• Maryland is 1-2 against the spread and 1-2 overall over its last three contests.
• The final combined score of the last three Maryland games exceeded the set total once.
• The past three Maryland games averaged 2.0 more points (53.5) than this matchup’s point total.

Illinois vs. Maryland key players

Illinois Fighting Illini

• Luke Altmyer has 2,255 passing yards for Illinois, completing 70% of his passes and tossing 19 touchdowns and four interceptions this season. He’s also chipped in on the ground with 108 rushing yards (12.0 ypg) on 59 carries with three rushing touchdowns.
• Kaden Feagin has racked up 396 yards on 97 carries while finding the end zone five times as a runner. He’s also caught 12 passes for 132 yards (22.0 per game) and two touchdowns through the air.
• Ca’Lil Valentine has racked up 393 yards on 83 carries, scoring three times.
• Hank Beatty has hauled in 49 catches for 730 yards (81.1 yards per game) to lead the team so far this season. He’s found the end zone three times as a receiver.
• Collin Dixon has hauled in 27 receptions totaling 422 yards, finding the end zone five times as a receiver so far this campaign.
• Hudson Clement has been the target of 41 passes and racked up 26 receptions for 281 yards, an average of 31.2 yards per contest. He’s found the end zone one time through the air this season.
• Gabe Jacas has 6.5 sacks to pace the team, and also has 3.0 TFL and 28 tackles.
• Matthew Bailey, Illinois’ tackle leader, has 45 tackles and 2.0 TFL this year.
• Dylan Rosiek leads the team with one interception, while also putting up 28 tackles, 2.0 TFL, and one pass defended.

Maryland Terrapins

• Malik Washington leads Maryland with 2,056 yards on 191-of-327 passing with 13 touchdowns compared to six interceptions this season. He has chipped in with 277 rushing yards (30.8 ypg) on 34 carries while scoring four touchdowns on the ground.
• DeJuan Williams is his team’s leading rusher with 102 carries for 366 yards, or 40.7 per game. He’s found paydirt two times on the ground, as well. Williams has also chipped in with 27 catches for 280 yards and one receiving touchdown.
• Nolan Ray has run for 278 yards across 59 attempts, scoring two touchdowns.
• Shaleak Knotts’ 434 receiving yards (48.2 yards per game) lead the team. He has 28 catches on 55 targets with five touchdowns.
• Octavian Smith Jr. has 31 receptions (on 51 targets) for a total of 401 yards (44.6 yards per game) this year.
• Jalil Farooq’s 56 targets have resulted in 38 catches for 329 yards and one touchdown.
• Sidney Stewart has collected 6.0 sacks to lead the team, while also recording 5.0 TFL and 22 tackles.
• Daniel Wingate, Maryland’s top tackler, has 69 tackles, 3.0 TFL, 1.5 sacks, and one interception this year.
• Jalen Huskey has picked off a team-high three passes. He also has 39 tackles, 1.0 TFL, and three passes defended to his name.