Illinois vs Alabama Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Nov. 20

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  • Alabama is a -8.5 point favorite vs Illinois
  • Total (Over/Under): 166.5 points
  • Illinois / Alabama TV channel: SECN

The Illinois Fighting Illini visit Legacy Arena to take on the Alabama Crimson Tide on Nov. 20. Tip off is scheduled for 9:00pm EST in Birmingham, AL.

Alabama is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -8.5 (-110).

The Illinois vs. Alabama Over/Under is 166.5 total points.

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Illinois vs. Alabama Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Illinois+8.5 -110O 166.5 -110+275
Alabama -8.5 -110U 166.5 -110-350

Illinois vs Alabama Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Alabama will win this college basketball game with 79.9% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Illinois vs Alabama Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Alabama will cover the spread with 58.4% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Illinois has hit the 1H Moneyline in 29 of their last 36 games (+19.25 Units / 7% ROI)
  • Illinois has hit the Game Total Over in 25 of their last 36 games (+12.85 Units / 32% ROI)
  • Illinois has hit the Team Total Over in 24 of their last 36 games (+10.78 Units / 26% ROI)
  • Illinois has hit the Moneyline in 25 of their last 33 games (+10.35 Units / 5% ROI)
  • Illinois have covered the Spread in 22 of their last 36 games (+9.75 Units / 25% ROI)
  • Alabama has hit the Game Total Over in 25 of their last 37 games (+11.80 Units / 29% ROI)
  • Alabama has hit the Team Total Over in 21 of their last 37 games (+2.85 Units / 7% ROI)
  • Alabama has hit the Moneyline in 22 of their last 35 games (+1.65 Units / 1% ROI)

Illinois Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Illinois has a 2-1 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0.8 Units / 23.53% ROI).

  • 3-0 when betting on the Moneyline for +3 Units / 3.03% ROI
  • 1-2 when betting the Over for -1.2 Units / -36.36% ROI
  • 2-1 when betting the Under for +0.9 Units / 27.27% ROI

Alabama Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Alabama has a 1-3 record against the spread this college basketball season (-2.3 Units / -52.27% ROI).

  • 3-1 when betting on the Moneyline for +1.15 Units / 1.12% ROI
  • 1-3 when betting the Over for -2.3 Units / -52.27% ROI
  • 3-1 when betting the Under for +1.9 Units / 43.18% ROI

Illinois Offensive Stats & Trends:

Illinois averaged 82.8 points per game (3,063 points/37 games) last season — 14th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 73.6

Illinois had an eFG% of 53% last season — tied for 43rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 51%

Illinois had an eFG% of 53% last season — tied for 43rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 51%

Illinois averaged 82.8 points per game (3,063 points/37 games) last season — 14th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 73.6

Alabama Offensive Stats & Trends:

Alabama averaged 89.1 points per game (3,028 points/34 games) last season — tied for best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 73.6

Alabama made 11.1 three-pointers per game last season — 3rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.5

Alabama made 11.1 three-pointers per game last season — 2nd best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 7.7

Alabama averaged 89.1 points per game (3,028 points/34 games) last season — tied for best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 75.6

Illinois Defensive Stats & Trends:

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

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

Illinois forced 8.4 turnovers per game (227 turnovers/27 games) last season — 2nd lowest among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 11.3

Illinois forced 8.4 turnovers per game (227 turnovers/27 games) last season — 2nd lowest among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 11.3

Alabama Defensive Stats & Trends:

Alabama averaged 27.3 defensive rebounds per game (927 rebounds/34 games) last season — tied for 26th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.5

Alabama allowed 84.1 points per game (2,102 points/25 games) last season — tied for highest among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 75.6

Alabama allowed opponents to shoot 31% from three (245/799) last season — 14th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Alabama allowed 79.8 points per game (2,713 points/34 games) last season — tied for 9th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72.0


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