ReliaQuest Bowl Prediction & Odds
Illinois went from a 1-point favorite to beat Mississippi State in Monday’s ReliaQuest Bowl, to a 2.5-point underdog. Will these two teams struggle to score over 45.5 points?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
277 Mississippi State Bulldogs (-2.5) at 278 Illinois Fighting Illini (+2.5); o/u 45.5
12:00 p.m. ET, Monday, January 2, 2022
Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, FL
Mississippi State vs. Illinois Public Betting Information
As of this writing, our CFB Public Betting page shows that 63% of bets are on Mississippi State. That said, this page is updated frequently so make sure that you click on the link provided so that you’re getting the most updated information.
Mississippi State Bulldogs Game Notes
Simeon Price (undisclosed) didn't play in Mississippi State's final two regular season games. It's unclear why Price didn't play in Week 12 or 13 after seeing action in the first 10 games of the season. With Dillon Johnson entering the transfer portal, Price would likely be the backup running back behind Jo'quavious Marks for the bowl game against Illinois if he's able to play.
Illinois Fighting Illini Game Notes
Brian Hightower (undisclosed) did not play in Illinois' season finale against Northwestern. Hightower missed his first game of the season in Week 13, leaving him with an unclear status for the team's bowl game against Mississippi State. He's currently second on the team in receptions (37) and has 452 yards and two touchdowns. Pat Bryant and Casey Washington would likely step into bigger roles if Hightower is unable to play.
Mississippi State vs. Illinois Betting Trends
Bulldogs are 3-0-1 ATS in their last 4 non-conference games
Fighting Illini are 9-2-1 ATS vs. a team with a winning record
Fighting Illini are 11-4 ATS in their last 15 games overall
Fighting Illini are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game
Mississippi State vs. Illinois Betting Prediction
The under is 4-1 in the Fighting Illini’s last five non-conference games, is 6-1 in their last seven neutral site games and is 15-6-1 in their last 22 games overall. The under has also cashed in 14 of Illinois’ last 20 games coming off a win of more than 20 points and is 5-1 in the Bulldogs’ last six games following an ATS win.
RELIAQUEST BOWL PREDICTION: MISSISSIPPI STATE/ILLINOIS UNDER 45.5
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