Maryland Terrapins vs Illinois Fighting Illini Betting Picks & Predictions
The Maryland Terrapins are set to face off against the Illinois Fighting Illini in a Big Ten matchup. The teams split their meetings last season, with the road team winning
Game outlook
The Maryland Terrapins are set to face off against the Illinois Fighting Illini in a Big Ten matchup. The teams split their meetings last season, with the road team winning each game. Maryland is coming off a home win over Nebraska, while Illinois recently lost to Michigan State on the road. The game is scheduled for 9:00 EST and will be broadcast on FS1. Illinois is currently the betting favorite at -9.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Terrapins +295 | Fighting Illini -378
Spread: Terrapins +9 (-110) | Fighting Illini -9 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 158 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Illinois will win straight-up is 79%.
Maryland Terrapins
The Maryland Terrapins have a 4-4 record in the Big Ten standings, winning three of their last four games, including victories over ranked opponents. Ja'Kobi Gillespie is the team's top outside shooter, averaging 46 made threes on 43.0% shooting. Derik Queen leads the team in scoring with 15.1 PPG and 8.1 RPG as a freshman. Julian Reese is the top rebounder with 8.7 RPG. The Terrapins are ranked 24th in the nation by KenPom and are projected as a 9-seed in the NCAA Tournament. Offensively, they rank 21st in scoring and 26th in field goal percentage. Defensively, they rank 29th in points allowed and 31st in defensive rebounds. The Terrapins average 15.50 offensive assists and 11.28 defensive assists per game. Their defense allows opponents to shoot 41.25% from the field and 31.44% from three-point range.