Illinois Fighting Illini vs Missouri Tigers Betting Picks & Predictions
The Illinois Fighting Illini are set to face off against the Missouri Tigers in an inter-conference game this Sunday. Illinois currently holds a 7-3 record and are looking to
Game outlook
The Illinois Fighting Illini are set to face off against the Missouri Tigers in an inter-conference game this Sunday. Illinois currently holds a 7-3 record and are looking to rebound after a narrow defeat in their last game against Tennessee. Missouri, with a record of 20-12, will be looking to continue their winning streak after defeating Jacksonville State. The Fighting Illini defeated the Tigers in their previous matchup last season. Illinois is the betting favorite with a -3 opening line that has not changed. Stay tuned for the Fighting Illini vs. Tigers prediction.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Fighting Illini -152 | Tigers +126
Spread: Fighting Illini -3 (-110) | Tigers +3 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 156 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Illinois will win straight-up is 60%.
Illinois Fighting Illini
The Illinois Fighting Illini have faced a challenging schedule recently, resulting in some ups and downs in their performance. Despite starting strong with a 5-1 record, they have suffered losses in their Big 10 opener against Northwestern and a close game against Tennessee. Freshman guard Kasparas Jakucionis has been a standout player, averaging 16.1 PPG. Center Tomislav Ivisic has been struggling in recent games, averaging 14.2 PPG. The team is ranked 18th in DI in Ken Pomeroy's ratings and has recently dropped out of the AP Top 25. Offensively, they are scoring an average of 84 points per game while allowing 64.6 points defensively. They have a power ranking of 3 and are 7-3 overall. For expert NCAAB help, consider choosing top NCAAB Handicappers.