The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every FBS college football game 10,000 times. Mississippi State picks, make sure you check out the college football predictions and betting advice from the SportsLine Projection Model. Illinois odds from Caesars Sportsbook, while the over/under for total points scored is 45.5. The Bulldogs are favored by 3 points in the latest Mississippi State vs. MSU averages 393.2 yards per game, while Illinois averages 386.6. Kickoff from Raymond James Stadium is set for noon ET. Illinois held six opponents to single digits, the most of any team in the country. The Fighting Illini (8-4, 5-4 in the Big Ten West), who had their first eight-win year since going 9-4 in their Rose Bowl season of 2007, have allowed the fewest points in road or neutral site games at 12.8 points.

The Bulldogs (8-4, 4-4 in the SEC), who are still reeling after the sudden death of coach Mike Leach in early December, will look to close the season on a three-game winning streak. 22 Mississippi State Bulldogs in Monday's 2023 ReliaQuest Bowl in Tampa, Fla. The Illinois Fighting Illini will look to close out their season on a high note after losing three of their final four regular season games when they take on the No.