Our rankings
W Illinois 73%
E Illinois #95 vs W Illinois #39 in our rankings (network centrality).
E Illinois vs W Illinois Prediction
Overall: venue ignored · using games through Oct 31, 2026
Our pick
95
E Illinois39%
E Illinois39%61%39
W Illinois
W IllinoisOur pick: W Illinois, 61% to win · projected 26–29
Common opponents
W Illinois 56%
W Illinois by 2.3 points here, from 3 comparisons.
Efficiency
W Illinois 61%
Projected E Illinois 26, W Illinois 29 from opponent-adjusted points scored and allowed.
E Illinois and W Illinois common opponents · 3
Against the same teams: E Illinois went 1–2, W Illinois went 1–2. The edge compares average margins, as played.
| Opponent | E Illinois | W Illinois | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
 Illinois St |
L 13–49 away, Sep 19 | L 10–41 home, Sep 5 | WIU +5.0 |
 UT Martin |
W 45–16 away, Oct 31 | W 55–24 home, Oct 24 | WIU +2.0 |
 SE Missouri |
L 10–20 home, Oct 24 | L 30–40 away, Oct 17 | Even |