Illinois Fighting Illini vs Maryland Terrapins Betting Picks & Predictions
No. 14 Illinois will face off against Maryland in a college basketball matchup at Xfinity Center on Saturday. The last time these teams played, Maryland came out on top with
Game outlook
No. 14 Illinois will face off against Maryland in a college basketball matchup at Xfinity Center on Saturday. The last time these teams played, Maryland came out on top with a 76-67 victory. Illinois will look to bounce back with their leading scorer Terrence Shannon Jr. back in the lineup. Illinois is favored to win by 2 points with the betting line remaining steady.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Fighting Illini -135 | Terrapins +115
Spread: Fighting Illini -2 (-110) | Terrapins +2 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 139.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Illinois will win straight-up is 57%.
Illinois Fighting Illini
Illinois is currently ranked 13th in the NCAA Net Rankings and eighth overall on KenPom. In the latest Bracketology, Jerry Palm has Illinois as the No. 4 seed in the South. The Illini recently secured a dominant 97-68 victory over Michigan, with Shannon Jr. leading the team with 31 points. They are one of the most efficient offensive teams in the nation and have a strong rebounding presence. Offensively, Illinois averages 83 points per game on 46.4% shooting and defensively allows 70.3 points per game on 41.5% shooting. With an overall record of 18-6, Illinois ranks 20th in offense and #135 in defense. They have a strong free-throw shooting percentage but rank lower in three-point shooting. Defensively, Illinois allows opponents to shoot 41.46% from the field and 32.31% from beyond the arc. Just Luke doing Luke things. #Illini | #HTTO | #EveryDayGuys pic.twitter.com/qw5gtz5zAK