Iowa Hawkeyes vs Illinois Fighting Illini Betting Picks & Predictions
On Saturday, Iowa will face off against No. 12 Illinois in a college basketball matchup at the State Farm Center. Last season, the Hawkeyes secured a victory over Illinois as
Game outlook
On Saturday, Iowa will face off against No. 12 Illinois in a college basketball matchup at the State Farm Center. Last season, the Hawkeyes secured a victory over Illinois as an underdog. The current betting line favors Illinois at -9.5, with no movement since opening.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Hawkeyes +370 | Fighting Illini -485
Spread: Hawkeyes +9.5 (-110) | Fighting Illini -9.5 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 167 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Illinois will win straight-up is 83%.
Iowa Hawkeyes
Iowa has experienced recent success with wins over Wisconsin and Michigan State, but they still have room for improvement as they are in the middle of the pack in the Big 10. Their offense is solid, ranked 17th in the nation, but their defense is a weakness, allowing an average of 78.1 points per game. They will need to work on their defensive performance to continue their success in the season. The run is coming. #Hawkeyes pic.twitter.com/Tf1O3vyMSj
Illinois Fighting Illini Analysis
The Illinois Fighting Illini fell to Penn State in a close game, causing them to drop to 16 in the NCAA Net Rankings. Despite some strong performances this season, their recent loss has raised some concerns about their performance. The team needs to finish strong to secure a top-four finish in the Big 10 and a double-bye in the tournament. Terrence Shannon Jr. leads the team in scoring with 22.1 points per game, while Marcus Domask adds 15.5 points and 3.5 assists. Illinois averages 83.3 points per game and ranks seventh in Rebound Rate at 56.2%. On defense, they allow an average of 71.5 points per game and 41.9% shooting. With their power ranking of 41 and offense ranked at #20, Illinois will need to improve their performance to ensure success in upcoming games. For those looking to bet on NCAAB games, our Predictions may help you win big this season.