Our rankings
Illinois 91%
Illinois #25 vs Maryland #79 in our rankings (network centrality).
Illinois vs Maryland Prediction
Overall: venue ignored · using games through Oct 31, 2026
Our pick
25
Illinois79%
Illinois79%21%79
Maryland
MarylandOur pick: Illinois, 79% to win · projected 33–24
Common opponents
Illinois 64%
Illinois by 4.5 points here, from 2 comparisons.
Efficiency
Illinois 80%
Projected Illinois 33, Maryland 24 from opponent-adjusted points scored and allowed.
Illinois vs Maryland head to head this season
- Illinois W 20–17 away, Oct 31
Illinois and Maryland common opponents · 1
Against the same teams: Illinois went 0–1, Maryland went 0–1. The edge compares average margins, as played.
| Opponent | Illinois | Maryland | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
 Ohio State |
L 19–42 away, Sep 26 | L 16–45 away, Oct 10 | ILL +6.0 |