- Illinois is a -6.5 point favorite vs Minnesota
- Total (Over/Under): 146.5 points
- Illinois / Minnesota TV channel: BTN
The Illinois Fighting Illini visit Williams Arena to take on the Minnesota Golden Gophers on Feb. 8. Tip off is scheduled for 6:00pm EST in Minneapolis, MN, USA.
Illinois is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -6.5 (-110).
The Illinois vs. Minnesota Over/Under is 146.5 total points.
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Illinois vs. Minnesota Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Illinois | -6.5 -110 | O 146.5 -115 | -285 |
| Minnesota | +6.5 -110 | U 146.5 -105 | +230 |
Illinois vs Minnesota 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.
Illinois vs Minnesota Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Illinois will cover the spread with 58.3% confidence for today’s game.
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Illinois Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Illinois has hit the 1H Moneyline in 28 of their last 38 games (+13.90 Units / 3% ROI)
- Illinois has hit the Game Total Over in 24 of their last 39 games (+8.55 Units / 20% ROI)
- Illinois have covered the 1H Spread in 11 of their last 16 away games (+5.35 Units / 29% ROI)
- Illinois has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 9 of their last 16 away games (+1.10 Units / 6% ROI)
- Illinois has hit the Team Total Under in 9 of their last 16 away games (+1.05 Units / 6% ROI)
Minnesota Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Minnesota has hit the Moneyline in 13 of their last 19 games at home (+8.55 Units / 4% ROI)
- Minnesota has hit the Game Total Over in 11 of their last 19 games at home (+2.15 Units / 10% ROI)
- Minnesota has hit the Team Total Under in 11 of their last 19 games at home (+1.85 Units / 8% ROI)
Illinois Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Illinois has a 10-13 record against the spread this college basketball season (-4.65 Units / -18.13% ROI).
- 13-9 when betting on the Moneyline for -9.35 Units / -3.49% ROI
- 12-10 when betting the Over for +1 Units / 3.95% ROI
- 10-12 when betting the Under for -3.2 Units / -12.65% ROI
Minnesota Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Minnesota has a 7-14 record against the spread this college basketball season (-8.45 Units / -33.33% ROI).
- 12-11 when betting on the Moneyline for +7.5 Units / 3.6% ROI
- 11-12 when betting the Over for -2.2 Units / -8.66% ROI
- 12-11 when betting the Under for +0 Units / 0% ROI
Illinois Offensive Stats & Trends:
Illinois has attempted 710 threes this season — most among Big 10 Teams
Illinois has 729 defensive rebounds this season — most among Big 10 Teams
Illinois has averaged 14.4 offensive rebounds per game (331 rebounds/23 games) this season — tied for 5th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 10.2
Illinois has 729 defensive rebounds this season — most among Big 10 Teams
Minnesota Offensive Stats & Trends:
Minnesota has averaged 68.8 points per game (1,583 points/23 games) this season — 4th lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 76.7
Minnesota is shooting 65% from the free throw line (273/423) this season — 2nd lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 73%
Minnesota has averaged 68.8 points per game (1,583 points/23 games) this season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 78.2
Minnesota has averaged 68.8 points per game (1,583 points/23 games) this season — 40th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 74.1
Illinois Defensive Stats & Trends:
Illinois has averaged 31.7 defensive rebounds per game (729 rebounds/23 games) this season — best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 25.5
Illinois has averaged 31.7 defensive rebounds per game (729 rebounds/23 games) this season — best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 25.5
Illinois has averaged 31.7 defensive rebounds per game (729 rebounds/23 games) this season — best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.3
Illinois has averaged 31.7 defensive rebounds per game (729 rebounds/23 games) this season — best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.3
Minnesota Defensive Stats & Trends:
Minnesota allowed opponents to shoot 40% from three (129/320) last season — highest among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 35%
Minnesota has averaged 6.0 steals per game (138 steals/23 games) this season — tied for 4th lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.7
Minnesota has allowed opponents to shoot 42% (823/1,946) at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — 5th highest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 42%
Minnesota allowed opponents to shoot 45% (784/1,753) last season — 5th highest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 44%
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