The Illinois Fighting Illini will host the Michigan Wolverines in a key Big Ten matchup this Saturday between two programs ranked near each other. Illinois is No. 22, and Michigan is No. 24. The Wolverines are four-point favorites in college football Week 8 odds.
Below, we’ll cover two player props, looking at how Luke Altmyer and Kalel Mullings could meet or fall short of the mark. We also cover a Michigan sportsbook promo, and Illinois sportsbook promo before the game.
Michigan vs. Illinois player prop tool
Below is our player prop tool, where you can search for options in the Illinois vs. Michigan game and view the odds at various college football betting sites.
Player props for Michigan vs. Illinois
How Luke Altmyer could get over 2.5 passing TDs
In six starts this season, Altmyer has thrown three touchdowns or more in half of those, and he’s thrown for multiple touchdowns in four of six games this season.
He’s also completing 67.7% of his passes so far for 1,426 yards, averaging nearly 238 yards per game.
How Luke Altmyer could get under 2.5 passing TDs
The Wolverines are one of the nation’s worst pass defenses, allowing an average of 259.8 passing yards per game so far this season, but they’re still only allowing two passing touchdowns per game.
Only two quarterbacks — Miller Moss and Quinn Ewers — have thrown for three touchdowns against them.
How Kalel Mullings could get an anytime TD
This season, Mullings has six rushing touchdowns through six games, and he’s rushed for 92 yards or more in four games.
The senior running back is averaging 6.5 yards per carry and has had 15 carries or more in four games this season.
Illinois has allowed five rushing touchdowns in six games this season.
How Kalel Mullings could miss an anytime TD
Mullings has scored six touchdowns, but those came in pairs for three straight games.
He didn’t score in Michigan’s most recent game — against Washington on Oct. 5 — where he was stalled for 49 yards on 14 carries.
Mullings isn’t involved in the passing game, having caught just one pass this season.