5*
(NCAAF) California vs. Illinois,
Point Spread: 6.50 | -103.00 Illinois (Home)
Result: Loss
The Illini have done well this season as an underdog, going 6-1 ATS, including straight up wins against Wisconsin, Purdue and Michigan State.
Now they're nearly a touchdown dog against a Cal team scoring only 20 points per game that is 2-4 ATS as a favorite this season, and 4-7-1 ATS when favored since last season.

Illinois get their stud QB back for this game and I expect them to come out strong.

Lovie Smith's defense is solid here and I expect a lot of FG's.

Their QB Brandon Peters will have a big game here in the bowl.


Cal will be missing the leader from their secondary, safety Ashtyn Davis, who also doubles as their kick returner. Take the underdog with Illinois on Monday afternoon.