- Michigan is a -3.5 point favorite vs Illinois
- Total (Over/Under): 159.5 points
- Illinois / Michigan TV channel: CBS
The Illinois Fighting Illini visit Crisler Center to take on the Michigan Wolverines on Mar. 2. Tip off is scheduled for 3:45pm EST in Ann Arbor, MI, USA.
Michigan is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -3.5 (-105).
The Illinois vs. Michigan Over/Under is 159.5 total points.
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Illinois vs. Michigan Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Illinois | +3.5 -115 | O 159.5 -105 | +130 |
| Michigan | -3.5 -105 | U 159.5 -115 | -155 |
Illinois vs Michigan Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Illinois will win this college basketball game with 52.2% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
Illinois vs Michigan Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Michigan will cover the spread with 62.4% confidence for today’s game.
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Illinois Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Illinois has hit the 1H Moneyline in 27 of their last 38 games (+11.90 Units / 3% ROI)
- Illinois have covered the 1H Spread in 22 of their last 39 games (+4.85 Units / 11% ROI)
- Illinois has hit the Team Total Under in 10 of their last 15 away games (+4.35 Units / 25% ROI)
- Illinois has hit the Game Total Over in 22 of their last 39 games (+4.35 Units / 10% ROI)
- Illinois has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 22 of their last 39 games (+2.50 Units / 6% ROI)
Michigan Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Michigan has hit the Moneyline in 13 of their last 15 games at home (+10.40 Units / 5% ROI)
- Michigan has hit the 1H Moneyline in 22 of their last 31 games (+9.30 Units / 1% ROI)
- Michigan has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 10 of their last 15 games at home (+5.40 Units / 31% ROI)
- Michigan has hit the Team Total Under in 18 of their last 31 games (+3.00 Units / 8% ROI)
- Michigan have covered the 1H Spread in 18 of their last 31 games (+2.95 Units / 8% ROI)
Illinois Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Illinois has a 12-17 record against the spread this college basketball season (-7.1 Units / -21.98% ROI).
- 16-12 when betting on the Moneyline for -11.1 Units / -3.9% ROI
- 16-12 when betting the Over for +2.8 Units / 8.78% ROI
- 12-16 when betting the Under for -5.6 Units / -17.55% ROI
Michigan Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Michigan has a 12-16 record against the spread this college basketball season (-5.75 Units / -18.58% ROI).
- 21-7 when betting on the Moneyline for +7.3 Units / 2.95% ROI
- 15-13 when betting the Over for +0.6 Units / 1.94% ROI
- 13-15 when betting the Under for -3.4 Units / -11.11% ROI
Illinois Offensive Stats & Trends:
Illinois has 876 offensive rebounds since the start of the 2023-24 season — most among Big 10 Teams
Illinois has 872 defensive rebounds this season — most among Big 10 Teams
Illinois has attempted 454 threes in the first half this season — most among Big 10 Teams
Illinois is shooting 29% from three (132/454) in the first half this season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 34%
Michigan Offensive Stats & Trends:
Michigan has averaged 6.8 turnovers per game (190 turnovers/28 games) in the second half this season — highest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 5.2
Michigan has averaged 14.4 turnovers per game (404 turnovers/28 games) this season — highest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 11.3
Michigan has averaged 14.4 turnovers per game (404 turnovers/28 games) this season — 2nd highest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 11.4
Michigan has averaged 7.6 turnovers per game (212 turnovers/28 games) in the first half this season — highest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.0
Illinois Defensive Stats & Trends:
Illinois has averaged 30.1 defensive rebounds per game (872 rebounds/29 games) this season — 2nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.1
Illinois has averaged 30.1 defensive rebounds per game (872 rebounds/29 games) this season — 2nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.1
Illinois has averaged 29.2 defensive rebounds per game (1,928 rebounds/66 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.3
Illinois has averaged 4.5 steals per game (297 steals/66 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.5
Michigan Defensive Stats & Trends:
Michigan averaged 4.0 steals per game (117 steals/29 games) last season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.3
Michigan has allowed an average of 1.16 points per shot (981 points/849 shots) in the second half this season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.30
Michigan has averaged 4.8 steals per game (275 steals/57 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 3rd lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 6.8
Michigan has averaged 5.6 steals per game (158 steals/28 games) this season — 4th lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.6
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