An Illinois Fighting Illini helmet sitting on confetti after the game against the South Carolina Gamecocks at Camping World Stadium.

Saturday night brings college football an epic matchup from Bloomington, Indiana, as two schools historically known for basketball square off under two head coaches who have revived their programs.

The Illinois Fighting Illini, led by head coach Bret Bielema, are 3-0 and have College Football Playoff aspirations with their talented roster. Indiana, led by outspoken head coach Curt Cignetti, is eyeing a return trip to the College Football Playoff to prove they aren't a one-hit-wonder.

If you are looking for some betting advice for the matchup, we've got you covered. Here are the latest odds for the game, courtesy of BetMGM.

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Illinois vs. Indiana game odds

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  • Spread: Indiana -6 (-110), Illinois +6 (-110)
  • Money Line: Indiana -220, Illinois +180
  • Over-Under: Over 52.5 (-110), Under 52.5 (-110)

Illinois vs. Indiana prediction, pick:

Illinois. Outright.

The fact that the Illini are essentially a touchdown favorite despite being a higher-ranked team is a bit shocking. Sure, it is on the road, but it's not a far trip by any means from Champaign, Illinois, to Bloomington, Indiana.

Illinois has Luke Altmyer leading them at quarterback, and he is among the best in the nation. He has 709 yards and eight touchdowns through three games with a 71.8% completion percentage. What helps him is the Illini ground game, having almost 500 yards as well.

Indiana, owners of quite possibly the worst nonconference slate in America, prepped for Illinois by beating Old Dominion, Kennesaw State, and Indiana State. The Illini are a step up in talent, but more importantly, physicality, and that is the difference in this one.

Prediction: Illinois 26, Indiana 23

Best Bet: Illinois moneyline

Illinois vs. Indiana channel, start time, streaming:

Time: 7:30 p.m. ET

TV Channel: NBC

Live Stream: Peacock

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This article originally appeared on College Sports Wire: Illinois vs. Indiana: Week 4 College Football Betting Odds, Prediction, Pick

Reporting by Riley Donald, College Sports Wire / College Sports Wire

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