- Illinois (14-10) is a -11.5 point favorite vs Minnesota (23-4)
- Total (Over/Under): 154.5 points
- Minnesota / Illinois TV channel: BTN
The Minnesota Golden Gophers (23-4) visit State Farm Center to take on the Illinois Fighting Illini (14-10) on Feb. 28. Tip off is scheduled for 9:00pm EST in Champaign, IL.
Illinois is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -11.5 (-110).
The Minnesota vs. Illinois Over/Under is 154.5 total points.
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Minnesota vs. Illinois Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Minnesota | +11.5 -110 | O 154.5 -110 | +500 |
| Illinois | -11.5 -110 | U 154.5 -110 | -700 |
Minnesota vs Illinois Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Illinois will win this college basketball game with 87.8% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
Minnesota vs Illinois Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Minnesota will cover the spread with 51.0% confidence for today’s game.
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Minnesota Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Minnesota have covered the Spread in 25 of their last 31 games (+19.55 Units / 57% ROI)
- Minnesota has hit the Moneyline in 18 of their last 30 games (+10.70 Units / 10% ROI)
- Minnesota has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 21 of their last 31 games (+9.55 Units / 27% ROI)
- Minnesota has hit the Team Total Over in 20 of their last 31 games (+7.45 Units / 21% ROI)
- Minnesota has hit the 1H Moneyline in 15 of their last 31 games (+5.35 Units / 6% ROI)
Illinois Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Illinois has hit the Game Total Over in 22 of their last 31 games (+12.10 Units / 35% ROI)
- Illinois has hit the Team Total Over in 22 of their last 31 games (+11.75 Units / 33% ROI)
- Illinois has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 19 of their last 31 games (+6.10 Units / 17% ROI)
- Illinois has hit the Moneyline in 11 of their last 14 games at home (+3.85 Units / 5% ROI)
- Illinois have covered the Spread in 15 of their last 31 games (+0.65 Units / 2% ROI)
Minnesota Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Minnesota has a 22-4 record against the spread this college basketball season (+17.65 Units / 59.53% ROI).
- 16-10 when betting on the Moneyline for +7.5 Units / 7.33% ROI
- 15-12 when betting the Over for +1.8 Units / 6.06% ROI
- 12-15 when betting the Under for -4.5 Units / -15.15% ROI
Illinois Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Illinois has a 14-10 record against the spread this college basketball season (+2.95 Units / 9.92% ROI).
- 13-7 when betting on the Moneyline for -0.9 Units / -1.07% ROI
- 19-8 when betting the Over for +10.2 Units / 34.34% ROI
- 8-19 when betting the Under for -12.9 Units / -43.43% ROI
Minnesota Offensive Stats & Trends:
Minnesota is shooting 63% from the free throw line (385/614) in the second half since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 73%
Minnesota is shooting 64% from the free throw line (607/946) since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 73%
Minnesota is shooting 64% from the free throw line (416/649) at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 72%
Minnesota is shooting 63% from the free throw line (177/280) in the second half this season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 73%
Illinois Offensive Stats & Trends:
Illinois has 22.0 free throw attempts per game this season — tied for 39th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 19.3
Illinois is shooting 32% from three (446/1,389) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 16th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%
Illinois has averaged 1.31 points per shot (1,896 points/1,449 shots) this season — tied for 40th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.25
Illinois has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.0 (246 assists/ 248 TOs) on the road since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 2nd lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.1
Minnesota Defensive Stats & Trends:
Minnesota has averaged 5.7 steals per game (195 steals/34 games) at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.4
Minnesota has averaged 5.4 steals per game (287 steals/53 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.0
Minnesota has allowed opponents to shoot 38% from three (232/609) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd highest among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 34%
Minnesota has allowed opponents to shoot 32% from three (58/184) in the second half this season — 4th best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 33%
Illinois Defensive Stats & Trends:
Illinois has averaged 29.7 defensive rebounds per game (683 rebounds/23 games) this season — 2nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.7
Illinois has allowed 5.8 made three-pointers per game this season — 4th best among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 7.7
Illinois has averaged 29.7 defensive rebounds per game (683 rebounds/23 games) this season — 2nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.7
Illinois has allowed an average of 1.09 points per shot (1,620 points/1,482 shots) this season — tied for 6th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.23
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