- Illinois is a -40.5 point favorite vs Chicago State
- Total (Over/Under): 150.5 points
- Chicago State / Illinois TV channel: BTN
The Chicago State Cougars visit State Farm Center to take on the Illinois Fighting Illini on Dec. 29. Tip off is scheduled for 2:00pm EST in Champaign, IL.
Illinois is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -40.5 (-105).
The Chicago State vs. Illinois Over/Under is 150.5 total points.
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Chicago State vs. Illinois Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Chicago State | +40.5 -115 | O 150.5 -110 | + |
| Illinois | -40.5 -105 | U 150.5 -110 | + |
Chicago State vs Illinois Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Illinois will win this college basketball game with 80.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
Chicago State vs Illinois Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Illinois will cover the spread with 70.0% confidence for today’s game.
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Chicago State Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Chicago State has hit the Team Total Under in 13 of their last 19 away games (+6.35 Units / 29% ROI)
- Chicago State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 4 of their last 19 away games (+4.80 Units / 25% ROI)
- Chicago State have covered the 1H Spread in 12 of their last 19 away games (+4.00 Units / 18% ROI)
- Chicago State has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 12 of their last 19 away games (+3.85 Units / 18% ROI)
- Chicago State has hit the Game Total Under in 11 of their last 19 away games (+2.20 Units / 11% ROI)
Illinois Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Illinois has hit the 1H Moneyline in 30 of their last 38 games (+18.20 Units / 4% ROI)
- Illinois has hit the Game Total Over in 26 of their last 38 games (+12.75 Units / 30% ROI)
- Illinois has hit the Moneyline in 19 of their last 23 games at home (+10.20 Units / 3% ROI)
- Illinois has hit the Team Total Over in 23 of their last 38 games (+6.21 Units / 14% ROI)
- Illinois has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 22 of their last 38 games (+3.75 Units / 9% ROI)
Chicago State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Chicago State has a 6-8 record against the spread this college basketball season (-2.8 Units / -18.18% ROI).
- 0-14 when betting on the Moneyline for -14 Units / -100% ROI
- 6-8 when betting the Over for -2.7 Units / -17.65% ROI
- 8-6 when betting the Under for +1.4 Units / 9.03% ROI
Illinois Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Illinois has a 4-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (-3.95 Units / -31.98% ROI).
- 7-4 when betting on the Moneyline for +1.6 Units / 0.68% ROI
- 5-6 when betting the Over for -1.6 Units / -13.22% ROI
- 6-5 when betting the Under for +0.5 Units / 4.13% ROI
Chicago State Offensive Stats & Trends:
Chicago State has an eFG% of 41% this season — 2nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 52%
Chicago State is shooting 35% (293/836) this season — lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 45%
Chicago State has averaged 1.00 points per shot (835 points/836 shots) this season — 2nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.27
Chicago State is shooting 39% from inside the arc (97/251) this season — 4th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 54%
Illinois Offensive Stats & Trends:
Illinois averaged 13.2 offensive rebounds per game (487 rebounds/37 games) last season — tied for 11th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 9.8
Illinois averaged 13.2 offensive rebounds per game (487 rebounds/37 games) last season — tied for 11th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 9.8
Illinois had an eFG% of 53% last season — tied for 43rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 51%
Illinois is shooting 75% from the free throw line (208/276) this season — tied for 38th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71%
Chicago State Defensive Stats & Trends:
Chicago State averaged 20.4 defensive rebounds per game (653 rebounds/32 games) last season — 5th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.5
Chicago State has averaged 22.4 defensive rebounds per game (314 rebounds/14 games) this season — tied for 41st lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.9
Chicago State has averaged 21.0 defensive rebounds per game (967 rebounds/46 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 3rd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.6
Chicago State has averaged 8.3 steals per game (381 steals/46 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 26th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.8
Illinois Defensive Stats & Trends:
Illinois has averaged 32.3 defensive rebounds per game (355 rebounds/11 games) this season — best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 26.6
Illinois has averaged 32.3 defensive rebounds per game (355 rebounds/11 games) this season — best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 26.6
Illinois allowed 5.7 made three-pointers per game last season — tied for best among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 7.7
Illinois averaged 28.5 defensive rebounds per game (1,056 rebounds/37 games) last season — tied for 8th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.5
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