(#22) Mississippi State vs Illinois
When: 12:00 PM ET, Monday, January 2, 2023
Where: Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, Florida
Where to watch: ESPN2
Game Odds, Spread, Moneyline & Total
Mississippi State (#22) @ Illinois
Moneyline
Mississippi State (#22) -150
Illinois +130
Mississippi State (#22) @ Illinois
Point Spread
Mississippi State (#22) -3.0 (-110)
Illinois 3.0 (-110)
Mississippi State (#22) @ Illinois
Total
Over 46.0 (-110)
Under 46.0 (-110)
Team Record & Betting Stats
| Name | Record | ATS | Offense | Defense |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi State | 8-4 | 6-5-1 | 32.67 | 24.17 |
| Illinois | 8-4 | 8-4 | 25.42 | 12.25 |
| Name | ATS Home | ATS Away | OU Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi State | 4-2-1 | 2-3 | 7-5 |
| Illinois | 4-3 | 4-1 | 4-7-1 |
Mississippi State Bulldogs Last 5 Games
| Opponent | score | Result | line | ATS Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MISS | 24-22 | W | 2.5/63 | W/U |
| ETEN | 56-7 | W | -39/62.5 | W/O |
| GA | 19-45 | L | 16/53 | L/O |
| AUB | 39-33 | W | -12.5/50.5 | L/O |
| BAMA | 6-30 | L | 21/61.5 | L/U |
Illinois Fighting Illini Last 5 Games
| Opponent | score | Result | line | ATS Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NWEST | 41-3 | W | -15/38 | W/O |
| MICH | 17-19 | L | 17/41.5 | W/U |
| PUR | 24-31 | L | -6/44 | L/O |
| MSU | 15-23 | L | -16/41 | L/U |
| NEB | 26-9 | W | -7.5/50.5 | W/U |
Game Preview
When the ReliaQuest Bowl matchup was set on the first Sunday in December, Mike Leach was Mississippi State’s head coach, Ryan Walters was Illinois’ defensive coordinator and both teams’ rosters were teeming with stars.
But almost nothing looks the same as the No. 24 Bulldogs (8-4) and Fighting Illini (8-4) prepare to play on the first Monday in 2023 in Orlando.
Leach, 61, passed away Dec. 12 due to complications from a heart condition. The 21-year head coach, who posted a record of 158-107 for Texas Tech, Washington State and Mississippi State, suffered what was termed a “personal health issue” at his home on Dec. 11. The Bulldogs promoted 36-year-old defensive coordinator Zach Arnett to head coach for the bowl game and beyond.
by FLM
Betting Odds Trends
| Mississippi State Bulldogs | ||
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi State is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games | ||
| Mississippi State is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games | ||
| The total has gone OVER in 6 of Mississippi State’s last 9 games | ||
| Illinois Fighting Illini | ||
|---|---|---|
| Illinois is 11-4 ATS in its last 15 games | ||
| Illinois is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games | ||
| The total has gone UNDER in 15 of Illinois’s last 22 games | ||
Mississippi State Injuries
| Player | Status/Updated |
|---|---|
| Simeon Price | Ques Mon – Undisclosed – 1/1/23 |
Illinois Injuries
| Player | Status/Updated |
|---|---|
| Josh McCray | Prob Mon – Leg – 12/29/22 |
| Brian Hightower | Ques Mon – Undisclosed – 1/1/23 |
| Tip Reiman | Ques Mon – Undisclosed – 1/1/23 |
| Aidan Laughery | Ques Mon – Undisclosed – 12/27/22 |
| Sydney Brown | Out Mon – Personal – 12/27/22 |
| Chase Brown | Out Mon – Personal – 12/27/22 |
| Tahveon Nicholson | out for season – Concussion – 11/12/22 |
| Ezekiel Holmes | out for season – Knee – 9/14/22 |
| Shawn Miller | out for season – Undisclosed – 9/6/22 |
| Donovan Leary | Out indefinitely – Undisclosed – 8/26/22 |
College Football Parlay Picks & Free Predictions
Reliaquest Bowl Final Score: Mississippi State 27-23
The Pick: Mississippi State -3 & Over 46
A $100 Parlay Bet will return $264 in Profit
NCAAF Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook
