Maryland vs Illinois Prediction and Pick, Week 12
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Maryland vs Illinois Prediction: Trends
- Over the past six games, Maryland has a record of 4-2 against the spread.
- Six of Maryland’s most recent nine games have resulted with the total going UNDER.
- In its last five games, Maryland has a losing record of 0-5 against the spread.
- In its previous seven games played away from home, Maryland has a record of 1-6 against the spread.
- Over the course of its last 11 games versus opponents from the Big Ten league, Maryland has a winning percentage of 1-10.
- Four of Maryland’s most recent five games against opponents from the West Division division have resulted in the total going over the point spread.
- After five games played in November, Maryland has a record of 0-5 against the spread.
- Out of the five games that Maryland has played in week 12, the total has been over in four of those games.
- Over the past 13 games, Illinois has a record of 10-3 against the spread.
- Four out of Illinois’ last six games have resulted in the total going over.
- Illinois has a winning record of 10-3 in its previous 13 games.
- In its previous six games played at home, Illinois has a record of 5-1 against the spread.
- In seven of Illinois’ most recent nine games against opponents from the Big Ten conference, the total has been higher than the point spread.
- Over the course of the last sixteen games that Illinois has played against teams from the East Division, the total has been UNDER in twelve of those games.
- After five games played in November, Illinois has a record of 4-1 against the spread.
- In the last 13 games played in week 12, Illinois has a record of 2-11 on the season.
- In the last 11 games that have been played on a Saturday, Illinois has a record of 8-3 against the spread.
Maryland vs Illinois Prediction
Now we have the Maryland vs Illinois Prediction for both teams.
The Week 12 Big Ten matchup between Maryland and Illinois sets up as an intriguing battle between two teams heading in very different directions. Maryland enters this contest searching for answers after a rough midseason stretch that’s seen the Terps drop multiple games both straight-up and against the spread. Their once-promising start has faded as inconsistency on both sides of the ball continues to plague them. Offensively, Maryland has shown flashes through the air but has struggled to sustain drives, particularly in second halves where they’ve often gone cold. The Terrapins’ defense, while competitive at times, hasn’t been able to hold up against physical Big Ten opponents late in games. On the other hand, Illinois comes in with confidence and a strong record against the spread, especially at home. The Illini have quietly become one of the more reliable ATS teams in the conference, covering in 10 of their last 13 games, and they’ve been tough to beat at Memorial Stadium, where they’re 5-1 ATS in their last six. With Illinois playing disciplined football and Maryland fading down the stretch, this matchup tilts toward the more balanced and consistent team in Champaign.
For Maryland, this season has been a story of potential that too often turns into frustration. The Terrapins are averaging just over 25 points per game, ranking 84th nationally, with most of that production coming through the passing game (232.8 yards per contest). However, their ground attack has been nearly non-existent at just 118.3 rushing yards per game, ranking a poor 113th. That one-dimensional nature has allowed opposing defenses to key in on their passing schemes, leading to drive-stalling sacks and turnovers. Maryland has especially struggled in November, going 0-5 against the spread in their last five games played during the month. Even more troubling, their performances away from home have been dreadful — just 1-6 ATS in their last seven road games. While their passing efficiency has remained respectable, averaging 22 completions per game, the Terps’ late-game collapses and inability to finish drives in the fourth quarter (ranking 132nd in fourth-quarter scoring) highlight their lack of depth and composure. If Maryland wants to turn things around, they’ll need their offensive line to protect the quarterback and their defense to stop giving up big plays in the final minutes — two things that haven’t happened often this season.
Illinois, on the other hand, has been trending upward thanks to solid quarterback play and a defense that performs well enough to give its offense chances to build leads. The Illini average over 33 points per game, ranking 31st nationally, and have been efficient both through the air and on the ground. Their passing attack averages 253.9 yards per game, while their run game contributes a steady 131 yards, creating a balanced approach that keeps defenses off-balance. What’s most impressive is their consistency against the spread — Illinois has covered in 10 of their last 13 overall and in 8 of their last 11 Saturday games. Defensively, they allow just under 26 points per game and do a good job containing the run, ranking 38th nationally in that category. Their ability to generate turnovers and limit penalties has been key to their success. With a home-field advantage, a confident offense, and a Maryland team reeling in nearly every situational trend, Illinois should be in a strong position to control this game from start to finish.
✅ Our CFB Week 12 Pick: ILLINOIS
Maryland vs Illinois Prediction: Head to Head
| Date | Opponent | Score | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10/14/23
|
@MAR
|
ILL 27-24
|
MAR-13.5
|
O48.5
|
MAR-650
|
|
9/17/21
|
@ILL
|
MAR 20-17
|
ILL+7.0
|
U61.5
|
ILL+230
|
|
10/27/18
|
@MAR
|
MAR 63-33
|
NL
|
NL
|
NL
|
Maryland vs Illinois Prediction: Maryland Last 10 Games
| Date | Opponent | Score | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11/08/25
|
@RUT
|
L 35-20
|
L+3.5
|
U57.5
|
L+126
|
|
11/01/25
|
IU
|
L 55-10
|
L+16.5
|
O51.5
|
L+1160
|
|
10/18/25
|
@UCLA
|
L 20-17
|
W+5.5
|
U52.5
|
L+164
|
|
10/11/25
|
NEB
|
L 34-31
|
W+5.5
|
O50.5
|
L+176
|
|
10/04/25
|
WAS
|
L 24-20
|
W+5.5
|
U51.5
|
L+184
|
|
9/20/25
|
@WIS
|
W 27-10
|
W+7.5
|
U45.5
|
W+160
|
|
9/13/25
|
TWN
|
W 44-17
|
L-29.5
|
O50.5
|
W-10000
|
|
9/05/25
|
NIL
|
W 20-9
|
L-14.5
|
U48.5
|
W-820
|
|
8/30/25
|
FAU
|
W 39-7
|
W-16.5
|
U57.5
|
W-820
|
|
11/30/24
|
@PSU
|
L 44-7
|
L+24.5
|
O48.5
|
L+1400
|
Maryland vs Illinois Prediction: Illinois Last 10 Games
| Date | Opponent | Score | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11/01/25
|
RUT
|
W 35-13
|
W-10.5
|
U61.5
|
W-375
|
|
10/25/25
|
@WAS
|
L 42-25
|
L+4.5
|
O54.5
|
L+146
|
|
10/11/25
|
OSU
|
L 34-16
|
L+13.5
|
U50.5
|
L+420
|
|
10/04/25
|
@PUR
|
W 43-27
|
W-10.0
|
O54.5
|
W-360
|
|
9/27/25
|
USC
|
W 34-32
|
W+1.5
|
O56.5
|
W-108
|
|
9/20/25
|
@IU
|
L 63-10
|
L+3.0
|
O54.5
|
L+158
|
|
9/13/25
|
WMC
|
W 38-0
|
W-27.5
|
U51.5
|
W-7000
|
|
9/06/25
|
@DUK
|
W 45-19
|
W-1.5
|
O49.5
|
W-111
|
|
8/29/25
|
WIL
|
W 52-3
|
W-39.5
|
U59.5
|
WNL
|
|
12/31/24
|
SC
|
W 21-17
|
W+10.5
|
U47.5
|
W+310
|
Maryland vs Illinois Prediction: Maryland Offense
Overall
| MARY Offense | Off. Rank | Stat | Def. Rank | ILL Defense |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25.33 | 84 | Points Scored | 80 | 25.89 |
| 232.78 | 65 | Passing Yards | 111 | 247.22 |
| 118.33 | 113 | Rushing Yards | 38 | 126.11 |
| 27:27 | 123 | Time on Field | 57 | 29:33 |
| 65.11 | 90 | Number of Plays | 82 | 67.00 |
| 5.39 | 92 | Yards Per Play | 75 | 5.57 |
Scoring
| MARY Offense | Off. Rank | Stat | Def. Rank | ILL Defense |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25.33 | 84 | Points Scored | 80 | 25.89 |
| 6.00 | 70 | First Quarter | 91 | 6.11 |
| 10.67 | 31 | Second Quarter | 70 | 7.11 |
| 5.67 | 74 | Third Quarter | 71 | 5.33 |
| 3.00 | 132 | Fourth Quarter | 96 | 7.33 |
Passing
| MARY Offense | Off. Rank | Stat | Def. Rank | ILL Defense |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 232.78 | 65 | Passing Yards | 111 | 247.22 |
| 37.89 | 13 | Pass Attempts | 125 | 34.89 |
| 22.11 | 32 | Pass Completions | 127 | 22.67 |
| 0.33 | 2 | Sacks | 91 | 1.78 |
| 2.56 | 134 | Sack Yards | 20 | 8.89 |
| 10.53 | 110 | Yards Per Pass | 42 | 10.91 |
Rushing
| MARY Offense | Off. Rank | Stat | Def. Rank | ILL Defense |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 118.33 | 113 | Rushing Yards | 38 | 126.11 |
| 27.22 | 134 | Rush Attempts | 24 | 32.11 |
| 4.35 | 67 | Yards Per Rush | 56 | 3.93 |
Turn Overs
| MARY Offense | Off. Rank | Stat | Def. Rank | ILL Defense |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.67 | 54 | Interceptions | 134 | 0.22 |
| 0.67 | 17 | Fumbles | 45 | 1.22 |
| 0.56 | 82 | Fumbles Lost | 10 | 0.89 |
| 1.22 | 69 | Total Turnovers | 85 | 1.11 |
| 6.00 | 56 | Penalties | 60 | 6.22 |
| 57.11 | 79 | Penalty Yards | 56 | 56.00 |
Drives & Special Teams
| MARY Offense | Off. Rank | Stat | Def. Rank | ILL Defense |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27:27 | 123 | Time on Field | 57 | 29:33 |
| 65.11 | 90 | Number of Plays | 82 | 67.00 |
| 5.39 | 92 | Yards Per Play | 75 | 5.57 |
| 5.00 | 106 | Punts | 118 | 3.44 |
| 44.65 | 37 | Punt Average | 58 | 42.11 |
| 74.44 | 21 | Return Yards | 19 | 31.56 |
Maryland vs Illinois Prediction: Illinois Offense
Overall
| MARY Defense | Def. Rank | Stat | Off. Rank | ILL Offense |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23.44 | 60 | Points Scored | 31 | 33.11 |
| 226.56 | 78 | Passing Yards | 44 | 253.89 |
| 165.89 | 98 | Rushing Yards | 100 | 131.00 |
| 32:32 | 124 | Time on Field | 60 | 30:16 |
| 71.78 | 121 | Number of Plays | 113 | 63.11 |
| 5.47 | 67 | Yards Per Play | 39 | 6.10 |
Scoring
| MARY Defense | Def. Rank | Stat | Off. Rank | ILL Offense |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23.44 | 60 | Points Scored | 31 | 33.11 |
| 2.33 | 11 | First Quarter | 82 | 5.33 |
| 6.78 | 60 | Second Quarter | 26 | 11.00 |
| 5.22 | 66 | Third Quarter | 18 | 8.78 |
| 9.11 | 124 | Fourth Quarter | 43 | 8.00 |
Passing
| MARY Defense | Def. Rank | Stat | Off. Rank | ILL Offense |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 226.56 | 78 | Passing Yards | 44 | 253.89 |
| 32.89 | 104 | Pass Attempts | 85 | 29.11 |
| 20.44 | 101 | Pass Completions | 49 | 20.44 |
| 2.67 | 23 | Sacks | 115 | 2.67 |
| 18.11 | 111 | Sack Yards | 20 | 18.56 |
| 11.08 | 57 | Yards Per Pass | 45 | 12.42 |
Rushing
| MARY Defense | Def. Rank | Stat | Off. Rank | ILL Offense |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 165.89 | 98 | Rushing Yards | 100 | 131.00 |
| 38.89 | 107 | Rush Attempts | 92 | 34.00 |
| 4.27 | 79 | Yards Per Rush | 102 | 3.85 |
Turn Overs
| MARY Defense | Def. Rank | Stat | Off. Rank | ILL Offense |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.89 | 2 | Interceptions | 25 | 0.56 |
| 0.44 | 132 | Fumbles | 6 | 0.56 |
| 0.22 | 123 | Fumbles Lost | 45 | 0.44 |
| 2.11 | 6 | Total Turnovers | 33 | 1.00 |
| 5.00 | 108 | Penalties | 24 | 4.89 |
| 44.00 | 106 | Penalty Yards | 22 | 42.11 |
Drives & Special Teams
| MARY Defense | Def. Rank | Stat | Off. Rank | ILL Offense |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32:32 | 124 | Time on Field | 60 | 30:16 |
| 71.78 | 121 | Number of Plays | 113 | 63.11 |
| 5.47 | 67 | Yards Per Play | 39 | 6.10 |
| 3.89 | 98 | Punts | 24 | 2.78 |
| 40.48 | 16 | Punt Average | 54 | 43.62 |
| 92.33 | 131 | Return Yards | 121 | 34.67 |
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