I need your insight on this game, with mizzou losing daniels, and maclin combo, as well as chase coffman and theyre kicker, and offensive coordinator, where is there points coming from ? and line is 7 ? i know mizz has homefieldish adv but what ? is this the kinda game vegas takes a beating on ?:think2: loving illini
For the third consecutive year, there is no homefield advantage. The game will be played inside the Edward Jones Dome in St. Louis, MO.
This might be one of those games that we tend to over-think. Missouri lost a lot on both sides of the ball + Christensen to Wyoming. But remember, Locksley bolted to New Mexico as well. Combine that with the sheer fact that Missouri under Pinkel has dominated this series and even in a down year it makes you think "hey, maybe Missouri just has the Illini's number".
Missouri has more talent than you think. They've recruited well and have some bodies to help offset the losses of Daniel, Maclin, Coffman, and others. Defense is a MAJOR concern though.
This might be one of those games that we tend to over-think. Missouri lost a lot on both sides of the ball + Christensen to Wyoming. But remember, Locksley bolted to New Mexico as well. Combine that with the sheer fact that Missouri under Pinkel has dominated this series and even in a down year it makes you think "hey, maybe Missouri just has the Illini's number".
Missouri has more talent than you think. They've recruited well and have some bodies to help offset the losses of Daniel, Maclin, Coffman, and others. Defense is a MAJOR concern though.
There definitely will be a homefield advantage for Mizzou. The basketball game in St Louis is always 50/50, but the football game is about 70/30 Mizzou fans.
Illinois always kicks their asses in basketball and takes a beating in football. I would be hesitant to lay any points on an Illini team with Juice Williams as qb, especially in a quasi-road game against a team that they haven't beaten in a lot of years.
I haven't studied, and don't care to bet on early matchups. But this line SHOCKED me when it came out.
Illinois always kicks their asses in basketball and takes a beating in football. I would be hesitant to lay any points on an Illini team with Juice Williams as qb, especially in a quasi-road game against a team that they haven't beaten in a lot of years.
I haven't studied, and don't care to bet on early matchups. But this line SHOCKED me when it came out.
All the above is great info, buttt last year mizzou beat them 52 - 42 imagine almost the same team for illinois and take misouri potential on offense this year and it makes no sense, alot of ppl could be over thinking this game this year cause if it was in champaigne Illinois juice and his squad would be favored by 12+ then the side to pick becomes a little more clear I'd say..
It's always hard to speculate on these early games. I am unaware as to what the Illini have gained or lost, but here is what I do know:
Mizzou's defense should be improved from last year. Strong up front. Strong LB play and a big ? in the secondary.
Mizzou lost a lot of NFL talent but they are now a "program" and more likely to be able to reload rather than rebuild. I have been more and more impressed with Pinkel and his staff's ability to evaluate talent and recruit.
Mizzou will run the ball more and they have the horses to do it but when they pass, QB Gabbert should be up to the challenge. The O line is going to be equal to last year's if not better.
Mizzou's receivers are the main area where they have taken a major hit.
A couple "go to" guys might emerge by the end of the season but no one knows what to expect until they put it on the field.
Mizzou's special teams are also a big ?. No clear return man. An unproven FG kicker, although he does have a big leg. A punter who has hardly ever had to punt. It could be ugly.
The point spread here surprised me too. I would imagine the public will jump all over the points and that worries me as one who just wants a win for the Tigers here. I would hope that they have underestimated Missouri's talent level but that is unlikely. Maybe under is the play here.
good luck to all
Mizzou's defense should be improved from last year. Strong up front. Strong LB play and a big ? in the secondary.
Mizzou lost a lot of NFL talent but they are now a "program" and more likely to be able to reload rather than rebuild. I have been more and more impressed with Pinkel and his staff's ability to evaluate talent and recruit.
Mizzou will run the ball more and they have the horses to do it but when they pass, QB Gabbert should be up to the challenge. The O line is going to be equal to last year's if not better.
Mizzou's receivers are the main area where they have taken a major hit.
A couple "go to" guys might emerge by the end of the season but no one knows what to expect until they put it on the field.
Mizzou's special teams are also a big ?. No clear return man. An unproven FG kicker, although he does have a big leg. A punter who has hardly ever had to punt. It could be ugly.
The point spread here surprised me too. I would imagine the public will jump all over the points and that worries me as one who just wants a win for the Tigers here. I would hope that they have underestimated Missouri's talent level but that is unlikely. Maybe under is the play here.
good luck to all
I would not trust the Illini D enough to lay money on them...YET. Mizzou could cover or even win if they can stop the run like they did the past 2 years in this match-up. This game has also been a turnover fest the last 2 season which scares me even more.
Everything lines up for the Illini to cover but the ?'s on D are keeping me at bay. They could be a solid unit, but they are too young to know what your going to get, especially in week 1.
I thought about the over though...
Everything lines up for the Illini to cover but the ?'s on D are keeping me at bay. They could be a solid unit, but they are too young to know what your going to get, especially in week 1.
I thought about the over though...
Just noticed the public is all over the Illini. Weird. Juice is going to have more trouble scoring than he did last year. Two of his TD passes were at the end of the game when it was out of reach. Starting to feel better and like the points with a lean to the under. Game should be in the 20s esspecially for Mizzou to win it.
