- Illinois is a -1.5 point favorite vs Iowa
- Total (Over/Under): 143.5 points
- Illinois / Iowa TV channel: FOX
The Illinois Fighting Illini visit Carver-Hawkeye Arena to take on the Iowa Hawkeyes on Jan. 11. Tip off is scheduled for 12:00pm EST in Iowa City, IA.
Illinois is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -1.5 (-105).
The Illinois vs. Iowa Over/Under is 143.5 total points.
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Illinois vs. Iowa Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Illinois | -1.5 -105 | O 143.5 -110 | -120 |
| Iowa | +1.5 -115 | U 143.5 -110 | 100 |
Illinois vs Iowa Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Iowa will win this college basketball game with 57.5% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
Illinois vs Iowa Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Iowa will cover the spread with 55.2% confidence for today’s game.
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Illinois Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Illinois has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 22 of their last 35 games (+7.05 Units / 17% ROI)
- Illinois has hit the 1H Moneyline in 22 of their last 35 games (+5.55 Units / 0% ROI)
- Illinois has hit the Team Total Under in 20 of their last 35 games (+2.90 Units / 7% ROI)
- Illinois has hit the Game Total Under in 8 of their last 13 away games (+2.50 Units / 17% ROI)
Iowa Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Iowa has hit the 1H Moneyline in 14 of their last 19 games at home (+9.30 Units / 1% ROI)
- Iowa has hit the Moneyline in 14 of their last 19 games at home (+6.10 Units / 0% ROI)
- Iowa has hit the Team Total Over in 13 of their last 19 games at home (+6.05 Units / 27% ROI)
- Iowa have covered the 1H Spread in 12 of their last 19 games at home (+3.90 Units / 18% ROI)
- Iowa have covered the Spread in 10 of their last 19 games at home (+1.25 Units / 6% ROI)
Illinois Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Illinois has a 9-6 record against the spread this college basketball season (+2.35 Units / 14.2% ROI).
- 12-3 when betting on the Moneyline for +4.75 Units / 0.21% ROI
- 4-11 when betting the Over for -8.1 Units / -49.09% ROI
- 11-4 when betting the Under for +6.6 Units / 40% ROI
Iowa Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Iowa has a 11-4 record against the spread this college basketball season (+6.6 Units / 40% ROI).
- 12-3 when betting on the Moneyline for +7.75 Units / 0.41% ROI
- 8-6 when betting the Over for +1.4 Units / 8.46% ROI
- 6-8 when betting the Under for -2.75 Units / -16.72% ROI
Illinois Offensive Stats & Trends:
Iowa has allowed 60.8 points per game (912 points/15 games) this season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 70.3
Iowa has allowed 26.7 points per game (401 points/15 games) in the first half this season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 32.8
Iowa has forced 15.1 turnovers per game (226 turnovers/15 games) this season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 12.2
Iowa allowed 79.5 points per game (2,622 points/33 games) last season — tied for 14th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72.0
Iowa Offensive Stats & Trends:
Iowa had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.9 (593 assists/ 315 TOs) last season — tied for 2nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2
Iowa has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.8 (1,449 assists/ 794 TOs) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2
Iowa has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.9 (708 assists/ 380 TOs) in the second half since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.4
Iowa averaged 26% free throw attempts for every field goal attempt (536 free throw attempts/2,065 field goal attempts) last season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 34%
Illinois Defensive Stats & Trends:
Iowa has allowed 60.8 points per game (912 points/15 games) this season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 70.3
Iowa has allowed 26.7 points per game (401 points/15 games) in the first half this season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 32.8
Iowa has forced 15.1 turnovers per game (226 turnovers/15 games) this season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 12.2
Iowa allowed 79.5 points per game (2,622 points/33 games) last season — tied for 14th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72.0
Iowa Defensive Stats & Trends:
Iowa had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.9 (593 assists/ 315 TOs) last season — tied for 2nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2
Iowa has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.8 (1,449 assists/ 794 TOs) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2
Iowa has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.9 (708 assists/ 380 TOs) in the second half since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.4
Iowa averaged 26% free throw attempts for every field goal attempt (536 free throw attempts/2,065 field goal attempts) last season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 34%
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