By: Brian Edwards
As of late Friday morning, most books had Illinois (6-3 straight up, 5-3-1 against the spread) installed as a 2.5-point home favorite (albeit at a -115 price) for Saturday’s Big Ten showdown vs. Michigan St. The total was 47.5 or 48 points, and the Spartans were +120 to +130 (South Point) on the money line. ... Edwards likes Illinois -2.5 vs Sparty