The Illinois Fighting Illini will try to cover the point spread at State Farm Center on Thursday when they get a visit from the Indiana Hoosiers in NCAA basketball betting action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Indiana Hoosiers were listed as -8.5-point favorites at many online sportsbooks, including the odds makers at Sportsbook.
Indiana Hoosiers vs Illinois Fighting Illini Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
Illinois Fighting Illini battles the Indiana Hoosiers, currently sitting with a 22-6 mark (14-14 ATS). The OVER/UNDER records, always important for totals betting, are 12-12-1 for the Illinois Fighting Illini and 14-14 for the Indiana Hoosiers.
This game puts the Illinois Fighting Illini, most recently No. 239 in the Odds Shark power rankings, up against the Indiana Hoosiers, who rate No. 5 in the latest survey.
Statistical Matchup
Rating these schools in several key categories is important for handicappers and Illinois has the nation's No. 140-rated offensive output, at 73.19 PPG. The visiting Indiana Hoosiers defense ranks No. 103 allowing on average 69.5 PPG. The Fighting Illini FG% has averaged 42.81% so far, less than the Illinois Hoosiers marksmen have achieved on the year, 50.24% per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Hoosiers grabbed a 77-73 win over the Boilermakers on Saturday, behind a 19-point effort from Troy Williams at Branch McCracken Court at Assembly Hall.
Illinois suffered a 69-60 loss against Wisconsin on Sunday, getting 20 points from Malcolm Hill in a losing effort at Kohl Center.
Next Betting Matchups
Indiana at Iowa, Tuesday, March 1st
Illinois at Minnesota, Sunday, February 28th