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Betting Trends Tennessee Volunteers vs Illinois Fighting Illini

Updated:Dec 30, 2025 1:37 AM EST

The upcoming NCAAF bowl game on December 30, 2025, features a thrilling matchup between the Tennessee Volunteers and Illinois Fighting Illini at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. This game promises exciting betting trends for fans and bettors alike, with Tennessee entering as a slight favorite with a -3.5 point spread and an over/under set at 61.5 points. The Volunteers have shown a strong offensive output, averaging 40.75 points per game, bolstered by a potent passing offense that averages 307.2 yards per game. Their defense is solid as well, holding opponents to about 248.8 passing yards and 146.7 rushing yards per game.

Illinois, on the other hand, brings a balanced attack with a total offense averaging 370.3 yards per game and a defense that limits opponents to 350.5 yards per game. The Fighting Illini have a home ATS record of 5-1, showing they perform well against the spread at Nissan Stadium. Starting quarterbacks for both teams are expected to play, with Tennessee’s quarterback providing a slight edge in passing yards and protection against Illinois’ pass rush. The Volunteers' robust run offense faces a respectable run defense from Illinois, making the ground game a key factor in the betting insights.

Game insights suggest that the point spread and total points line will influence betting strategies. Tennessee’s offensive efficiency versus Illinois’ defensive resilience creates an engaging dynamic to watch. The matchup will be broadcast on ESPN, giving fans nationwide access to the action. For bettors looking to capitalize on these betting trends, this game offers ample opportunity to leverage team stats and player performances. Ready to bet smarter? Start your OddsTrader Turbo subscription now or place your bet with a U.S. regulated sportsbook and profit off the edge.

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Personalize your notifications and get updates on the teams, players or events you care about most. TUE 12/302:00 PMIndependence Bowl Coastal Carolina 6-6 87% +10½ -105Bet365
Louisiana Tech 7-5 13% -10 -117SugarHouse
Personalize your notifications and get updates on the teams, players or events you care about most. TUE 12/305:30 PMMusic City Bowl Tennessee 8-4 24% -3 -115BetMGM
Illinois 8-4 76% +3½ -115Caesars
Personalize your notifications and get updates on the teams, players or events you care about most. TUE 12/309:00 PMAlamo Bowl #16USC 9-3 34% -6½ -108Caesars
TCU 8-4 66% +6½ -105BetMGM
Personalize your notifications and get updates on the teams, players or events you care about most. WED 12/3112:00 PMReliaQuest Bowl #23Iowa 8-4 56% +5½ -110Bet365
#14Vanderbilt 10-2 44% -5½ -105BetMGM
Personalize your notifications and get updates on the teams, players or events you care about most. WED 12/312:00 PMSun Bowl Arizona State 8-4 61% +3 -108Caesars
Duke 8-5 39% -2½ -122FanDuel
Personalize your notifications and get updates on the teams, players or events you care about most. WED 12/313:00 PMCitrus Bowl #18Michigan 9-3 69% +7 -105Bet365
#13Texas 9-3 31% -6½ -122FanDuel
Personalize your notifications and get updates on the teams, players or events you care about most. WED 12/313:30 PMLas Vegas Bowl Nebraska 7-5 68% +15½ -110Bet365
#15Utah 10-2 32% -14 -112Caesars
Personalize your notifications and get updates on the teams, players or events you care about most. WED 12/317:30 PMCotton Bowl #10Miami (FL) 11-2 73% +9½ -110Bet365
#2Ohio State 12-1 27% -8½ -115SugarHouse
Personalize your notifications and get updates on the teams, players or events you care about most. THU 01/0112:00 PMOrange Bowl #5Oregon 12-1 71% -2 -113BetRivers
#4Texas Tech 12-1 29% +2½ -105BetMGM
Personalize your notifications and get updates on the teams, players or events you care about most. THU 01/014:00 PMRose Bowl #9Alabama 11-3 60% +7½ -122FanDuel
#1Indiana 13-0 40% -7 -105BetMGM
Personalize your notifications and get updates on the teams, players or events you care about most. THU 01/018:00 PMSugar Bowl #6Ole Miss 12-1 71% +6½ -110Bet365
#3Georgia 12-1 29% -6½ -104FanDuel
Personalize your notifications and get updates on the teams, players or events you care about most. FRI 01/021:00 PMArmed Forces Bowl Rice 5-7 78% +14½ -117Caesars
Texas State 6-6 22% -14 -110Bet365
Personalize your notifications and get updates on the teams, players or events you care about most. FRI 01/024:30 PMLiberty Bowl Navy 10-2 47% -7 -110Bet365
Cincinnati 7-5 53% +7½ -122FanDuel
Personalize your notifications and get updates on the teams, players or events you care about most. FRI 01/028:00 PMDuke's Mayo Bowl Wake Forest 8-4 86% +3½ -115BetRivers
Mississippi State 5-7 14% -3 -109Caesars
Personalize your notifications and get updates on the teams, players or events you care about most. FRI 01/028:00 PMHoliday Bowl #17Arizona 9-3 46% -2½ -110Bet365
SMU 8-4 54% +3 -115BetMGM
Personalize your notifications and get updates on the teams, players or events you care about most. FINALSAT 12/133:00 PM Army 7-6 16 +6½ -110BetMGM
Navy 10-2 17 -6 -110Bet365
Personalize your notifications and get updates on the teams, players or events you care about most. FINALSAT 12/138:00 PMLA Bowl Boise State 9-5 10 +10 -107Caesars
Washington 9-4 38 -8½ -120SugarHouse
Personalize your notifications and get updates on the teams, players or events you care about most. FINALTUE 12/169:00 PMSalute to Veterans Bowl Troy 8-6 13 +4 -118SugarHouse
Jacksonville State 9-5 17 -3 -110Bet365
Personalize your notifications and get updates on the teams, players or events you care about most. FINALWED 12/175:00 PMCure Bowl Old Dominion 10-3 24 +4½ -118BetRivers
South Florida 9-4 10 -3½ -110FanDuel
Personalize your notifications and get updates on the teams, players or events you care about most. FINALWED 12/178:30 PM68 Ventures Bowl Louisiana 6-7 13 -1½ -110BetMGM
Delaware 7-6 20 +2 -110Bet365
Personalize your notifications and get updates on the teams, players or events you care about most. FINALTHU 12/189:00 PMXBox Bowl Missouri State 7-6 28 +1½ -110Caesars
Arkansas State 7-6 34 -1 -113SugarHouse
Personalize your notifications and get updates on the teams, players or events you care about most. FINALFRI 12/1911:00 AMMyrtle Beach Bowl Kennesaw State 10-4 6 +3½ -110BetRivers
Western Michigan 10-4 41 -3½ -102FanDuel
Personalize your notifications and get updates on the teams, players or events you care about most. FINALFRI 12/192:30 PMGasparilla Bowl Memphis 8-5 7 +3½ -115BetMGM
North Carolina State 8-5 31 -3 -113BetRivers
Personalize your notifications and get updates on the teams, players or events you care about most. FINALFRI 12/198:00 PMCollege Football Playoff First Round - Game 1 #9Alabama 11-3 34 +2 -110Caesars
#8Oklahoma 10-3 24 -1½ -113BetRivers
Personalize your notifications and get updates on the teams, players or events you care about most. FINALSAT 12/2012:00 PMCollege Football Playoff First Round - Game 2 #10Miami (FL) 11-2 10 +3 -107BetRivers
#7Texas A&M 11-2 3 -2½ -117Caesars
Personalize your notifications and get updates on the teams, players or events you care about most. FINALSAT 12/203:30 PMCollege Football Playoff First Round - Game 3 #20Tulane 11-3 10 +17 -110Bet365
#6Ole Miss 12-1 41 -16½ -118FanDuel
Personalize your notifications and get updates on the teams, players or events you care about most. FINALSAT 12/207:30 PMCollege Football Playoff First Round - Game 4 #24James Madison 12-2 34 +21 -109BetRivers
#5Oregon 12-1 51 -20 -110Bet365
Personalize your notifications and get updates on the teams, players or events you care about most. FINALMON 12/222:00 PMFamous Idaho Potato Bowl Washington State 7-6 34 +1½ -113BetRivers
Utah State 6-7 21 -1 -110Bet365
Personalize your notifications and get updates on the teams, players or events you care about most. FINALTUE 12/232:00 PMBoca Raton Bowl Toledo 8-5 22 +13 -114SugarHouse
Louisville 9-4 27 -12 -110Bet365
Personalize your notifications and get updates on the teams, players or events you care about most. FINALTUE 12/235:30 PMNew Orleans Bowl Western Kentucky 9-4 27 +3½ -124FanDuel
Southern Miss 7-6 16 -2½ -118BetRivers
Personalize your notifications and get updates on the teams, players or events you care about most. FINALTUE 12/239:00 PMFrisco Bowl UNLV 10-4 10 -6½ -110Bet365
Ohio 9-4 17 +7 -121SugarHouse
Personalize your notifications and get updates on the teams, players or events you care about most. FINALWED 12/248:00 PMHawai'i Bowl California 7-6 31 +1½ -110Caesars
Hawaii 9-4 35 -1 -113SugarHouse
Personalize your notifications and get updates on the teams, players or events you care about most. FINALFRI 12/261:00 PMGameAbove Sports Bowl Central Michigan 7-6 7 +13½ -112BetRivers
Northwestern 7-6 34 -12½ -107Caesars
Personalize your notifications and get updates on the teams, players or events you care about most. FINAL OTFRI 12/264:30 PMRate Bowl New Mexico 9-4 17 +2 -113BetRivers
Minnesota 8-5 20 -1½ -110Bet365
Personalize your notifications and get updates on the teams, players or events you care about most. FINALFRI 12/268:00 PMFirst Responder Bowl Florida International 7-6 20 +7½ -115BetRivers
UTSA 7-6 57 -6½ -122FanDuel
Personalize your notifications and get updates on the teams, players or events you care about most. FINALSAT 12/2711:00 AMMilitary Bowl Pittsburgh 8-5 17 -12½ -115BetMGM
East Carolina 9-4 23 +14 -117SugarHouse
Personalize your notifications and get updates on the teams, players or events you care about most. FINALSAT 12/2712:00 PMPinstripe Bowl Penn State 7-6 22 +2½ +100Caesars
Clemson 7-6 10 -2 -110Bet365
Personalize your notifications and get updates on the teams, players or events you care about most. FINALSAT 12/272:15 PMFenway Bowl Connecticut 9-4 16 +8½ -106FanDuel
Army 7-6 41 -8 -109BetRivers
Personalize your notifications and get updates on the teams, players or events you care about most. FINALSAT 12/273:30 PMPop-Tarts Bowl #22Georgia Tech 9-4 21 +3½ -110Bet365
#12Brigham Young 12-2 25 -3½ -105BetMGM
Personalize your notifications and get updates on the teams, players or events you care about most. FINALSAT 12/274:30 PMArizona Bowl Miami (OH) 7-7 3 +5½ -110Bet365
Fresno State 9-4 18 -5 -114SugarHouse
Personalize your notifications and get updates on the teams, players or events you care about most. FINALSAT 12/275:45 PMNew Mexico Bowl #25North Texas 12-2 49 -7 -110Bet365
San Diego State 9-4 47 +8 -124SugarHouse
Personalize your notifications and get updates on the teams, players or events you care about most. FINALSAT 12/277:30 PMGator Bowl #19Virginia 11-3 13 +5 -113BetRivers
Missouri 8-5 7 -4 -110Caesars
Personalize your notifications and get updates on the teams, players or events you care about most. FINALSAT 12/279:15 PMTexas Bowl LSU 7-6 35 +1½ -110BetRivers
#21Houston 10-3 38 +1½ -125BetMGM
Personalize your notifications and get updates on the teams, players or events you care about most. FINALMON 12/292:00 PMBirmingham Bowl Georgia Southern 7-6 29 -9½ -118FanDuel
Appalachian State 5-8 10 +10 -108Caesars

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