- Illinois (17-7) are -3.5 point favorites vs Penn State (14-11)
- Total (Over/Under): 140.5 points
- Watch the game on ESPNU
The Illinois Fighting Illini (17-7) visit Bryce Jordan Center to take on the Penn State Nittany Lions (14-11) on Feb. 14. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in University Park.
Illinois is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -3.5 (-105).
The Illinois vs. Penn State Over/Under is 140.5 total points.
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Illinois vs. Penn State Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Illinois | -3.5 -105 | O 140.5 -115 | -160 |
| Penn State | +3.5 -115 | U 140.5 -105 | +135 |
Illinois vs Penn State Prediction for Today’s Game:
Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts Illinois will win this game with 56.2% confidence.
Illinois vs Penn State Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Penn State will cover the spread with 51.0% confidence.
Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both Illinois and Penn State, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.
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Illinois Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Illinois have covered the Spread in 16 of their last 23 games (+8.25 Units / 33% ROI)
- Illinois has hit the Moneyline in 8 of their last 10 games (+4.25 Units / 13% ROI)
- Illinois has hit the 1H Moneyline in their last 4 away games (+4.20 Units / 65% ROI)
- Illinois has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 4 of their last 5 away games (+2.90 Units / 53% ROI)
Penn State Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Penn State have covered the Spread in 31 of their last 46 games (+14.50 Units / 29% ROI)
- Penn State have covered the 1H Spread in 25 of their last 41 games (+8.45 Units / 19% ROI)
- Penn State has hit the Moneyline in 17 of their last 22 games at home (+7.45 Units / 10% ROI)
- Penn State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 13 of their last 21 games (+7.15 Units / 17% ROI)
- Penn State has hit the Game Total Over in 11 of their last 15 games (+6.60 Units / 40% ROI)
Illinois Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Illinois has gone 16-8 against the spread this college basketball season (+7.15 Units / 27.03% ROI).
- 11-7 when betting on the Moneyline for -3.9 Units / -7.3% ROI
- 10-14 when betting the Over for -5.4 Units / -20.45% ROI
- 14-10 when betting the Under for +3 Units / 11.36% ROI
Penn State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Penn State has gone 15-10 against the spread this college basketball season (+4 Units / 14.55% ROI).
- 12-10 when betting on the Moneyline for +3.3 Units / 4.94% ROI
- 14-11 when betting the Over for +1.9 Units / 6.91% ROI
- 11-14 when betting the Under for -4.4 Units / -16% ROI
Illinois Offensive Stats & Trends:
Illinois has averaged 7.0 turnovers per game (153 turnovers/22 games) in the second half this season — highest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 5.4
Illinois has averaged 7.0 turnovers per game (153 turnovers/22 games) in the second half this season — highest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 5.4
Illinois has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.0 (296 assists/ 294 TOs) this season — tied for lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.3
Illinois has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.0 (296 assists/ 294 TOs) this season — tied for lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.3
Penn State Offensive Stats & Trends:
Penn State has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.7 (323 assists/ 190 TOs) this season — tied for 2nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.1
Penn State has averaged 8.6 turnovers per game (190 turnovers/22 games) this season — best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 12.2
Penn State has made 236 three-pointers this season — most among Big 10 Teams
Penn State has a 19% free throw rate (238 free throw attempts/1,281 field goal attempts) this season — lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 32%
Illinois Defensive Stats & Trends:
Illinois has allowed 5.7 made three-pointers per game since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 7th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.3
Illinois has allowed an average of 1.18 points per shot (1,868 points/1,589 shots) in the second half since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.24
Illinois has allowed opponents to shoot 41% (1,322/3,248) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 18th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 43%
Illinois has allowed opponents to shoot 40% (506/1,271) this season — 2nd best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 42%
Penn State Defensive Stats & Trends:
Penn State has averaged 5.2 steals per game (275 steals/53 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 4th lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 5.9
Penn State has averaged 5.0 steals per game (111 steals/22 games) this season — tied for 2nd lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.1
Penn State has averaged 5.6 steals per game (168 steals/30 games) at home since the start of the 2021-22 season — 4th lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.1
Penn State has averaged 4.7 steals per game (107 steals/23 games) on the road since the start of the 2021-22 season — 4th lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 5.5
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