Illinois vs UCLA Prediction 11/13/2026 Today’s College Football Picks

Illinois vs. UCLA Prediction

I have respect for Illinois and its toughness in the trenches. The offense has also been solid. Illinois is 29th in total offense and 47th in scoring offense. Bret Bielema is a solid, proven coach who provides value in the underdog role. He usually has his teams ready. I get all of that. However, UCLA is 9-0 SU and ATS on the season. Until the Bruins give you a reason to bet against them, you probably shouldn’t. In fact, UCLA has covered each of its last 10 games overall.

We’ve been at the point where you use UCLA, you bet UCLA. Sometimes it’s just that simple, folks. There’s really just not more left to say. Dating back to last season, UCLA has been the most profitable team in college football. Double-digit line, but I’m betting UCLA.

Illinois Fighting Illini Betting Preview

The Illinois Fighting Illini beat Maryland and Nebraska, and they play Iowa next. Illinois has won 4 straight games. Illinois is 2-1 SU on the road, 4-2 SU at home, and 5-4 ATS on the season. Katin Houser is completing 64.3 percent of his passes for 1,955 yards, 16 touchdowns, and 5 interceptions. Houser has been sacked 8 times this season. Collin Dixon has 910 yards and 12 touchdowns on 68 catches. Hudson Clement has 540 yards and 1 touchdown on 37 catches. Brayden Trimble has 198 yards and 1 touchdown on 22 catches.

The Illinois Fighting Illini ground game is averaging 174.8 yards per contest, and Aidan Laughery leads the way with 615 yards and 2 touchdowns. Defensively, Illinois is allowing 25.9 points and 423.9 yards per game. Matthew Bailey leads Illinois with 65 tackles. Ean Rhea has 2 sacks. Ismael Kante has 1 interception.

UCLA Bruins Betting Preview

The UCLA Bruins beat Nevada and Minnesota, and they play Michigan next. UCLA has won 9 straight games. UCLA is 4-0 SU on the road, 5-0 SU at home, and 9-0 ATS on the season. Ty Dieffenbach is completing 57.8 percent of his passes for 986 yards, 6 touchdowns, and 2 interceptions. Dieffenbach has been sacked 5 times this season. Semaj Morgan has 469 yards and 2 touchdowns on 37 catches. Brian Rowe Jr. has 352 yards and 1 touchdown on 20 catches. Aidan Mizell has 325 yards and 3 touchdowns on 9 catches.

The UCLA Bruins’ ground game is averaging 213.2 yards per contest, and Wayne Knight leads the way with 789 yards and 13 touchdowns. Defensively, UCLA is allowing 14.1 points and 264.7 yards per game. Jalen Woods leads UCLA with 73 tackles. Sammy Omosigho has 5.5 sacks. Ta’Shawn James has 4 interceptions.

Why the UCLA Bruins will win

• UCLA has won each of its last eight games against non-AP-ranked teams.
• Illinois has lost each of its last six games against top-10 AP-ranked teams.
• UCLA has covered the spread in each of its last eight games as a favorite.
• Illinois has failed to cover the spread in four of its last five road games against conference opponents.
• UCLA has won the first half in eight of its last nine games as an AP-ranked team at Rose Bowl.

Why the Illinois Fighting Illini will win

• UCLA has lost four of its last five November games as a home favorite against non-AP-ranked teams.
• Illinois has won three of its last four games as an underdog.
• Illinois has covered the spread in 13 of its last 14 road games in November.
• UCLA has failed to cover the spread in eight of its last nine November games at Rose Bowl.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Illinois’ last six games as an underdog against top-5 AP-ranked teams have gone UNDER the total points line.
• Five of UCLA’s last six November games as a home favorite have gone UNDER the total points line.

UCLA Bruins Player Prop Facts

• Heading into Week 11, Wayne Knight leads the Big Ten Conference for rushing touchdowns (13) this season.

Illinois Fighting Illini Player Prop Facts

• Heading into Week 11, Collin Dixon ranks T4th among FBS players for receiving touchdowns (12) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

• UCLA ranks T1st among FBS teams for interceptions this season (17).
• UCLA ranks 1st among FBS teams for average point differential in fourth quarters this season (+7.9).
• Illinois ranks 120th among FBS teams for interceptions this season (3).
• Illinois ranks 118th among FBS teams for passing yards allowed per game this season (245.6).

Randy Chambers's Pick: UCLA -10