Illinois at Maryland

Maryland is coming off their first loss of the season after a 5-0 start. Last week was a big measuring stick game vs. Ohio St. but they came up short and lost by 20. That sets them up for a big letdown against Illinois who enters the game at 2-4 on the season. The letdown is well-founded as a team that started the season 5-0 or better and suffered their first loss in their previous game has covered just 45% of their next game with a sample size approaching 400 games. Illinois has yet to cover a game as they enter at 0-6 ATS. Coach Bielema has had his team prepared after being held to fewer than 100 rushing yards in the previous game. His team has responded by going 18-4 ATS. Make the play on Illinois.