- Illinois is a -3.5 point favorite vs Missouri
- Total (Over/Under): 156.5 points
- Illinois / Missouri TV channel: ESPN
The Illinois Fighting Illini visit Enterprise Center to take on the Missouri Tigers on Dec. 22. Tip off is scheduled for 1:00pm EST in St. Louis, MO.
Illinois is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -3.5 (-110).
The Illinois vs. Missouri Over/Under is 156.5 total points.
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Illinois vs. Missouri Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Illinois | -3.5 -110 | O 156.5 -115 | -165 |
| Missouri | +3.5 -110 | U 156.5 -105 | +140 |
Illinois vs Missouri 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 Missouri Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Illinois will cover the spread with 54.4% confidence for today’s game.
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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 Team Total Over in 24 of their last 38 games (+8.26 Units / 19% ROI)
- Illinois has hit the Moneyline in 26 of their last 37 games (+6.75 Units / 2% ROI)
- Illinois has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 23 of their last 38 games (+5.90 Units / 13% ROI)
Missouri Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Missouri has hit the Game Total Over in 20 of their last 32 games (+6.80 Units / 19% ROI)
- Missouri have covered the 1H Spread in 18 of their last 32 games (+3.00 Units / 8% ROI)
- Missouri has hit the Team Total Over in 18 of their last 32 games (+1.80 Units / 5% ROI)
Illinois Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Illinois has a 4-6 record against the spread this college basketball season (-2.85 Units / -25.33% ROI).
- 6-4 when betting on the Moneyline for +0.6 Units / 0.26% ROI
- 4-6 when betting the Over for -2.6 Units / -23.64% ROI
- 6-4 when betting the Under for +1.6 Units / 14.55% ROI
Missouri Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Missouri has a 4-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (-3.7 Units / -30.83% ROI).
- 10-1 when betting on the Moneyline for +10.4 Units / 1.95% ROI
- 7-4 when betting the Over for +2.6 Units / 21.58% ROI
- 4-7 when betting the Under for -3.75 Units / -30.86% ROI
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 has made 10.6 three-pointers per game this season — 5th best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 8.3
Illinois has averaged 83.0 points per game (3,903 points/47 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 11th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 73.9
Missouri Offensive Stats & Trends:
Missouri has averaged 1.57 points per shot (976 points/623 shots) this season — best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 1.33
Missouri has a 52% free throw rate (325 free throw attempts/623 field goal attempts) this season — highest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 35%
Missouri has 29.5 free throw attempts per game this season — best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 20.8
Missouri has an eFG% of 60% this season — 2nd best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 54%
Illinois Defensive Stats & Trends:
Illinois has averaged 32.5 defensive rebounds per game (325 rebounds/10 games) this season — best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 26.5
Illinois has averaged 32.5 defensive rebounds per game (325 rebounds/10 games) this season — best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 26.5
Illinois has allowed an average of 1.11 points per shot (3,336 points/3,005 shots) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 3rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.23
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
Missouri Defensive Stats & Trends:
Missouri allowed an average of 1.41 points per shot (1,831 points/1,294 shots) last season — 4th highest among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 1.28
Missouri has averaged 22.3 defensive rebounds per game (937 rebounds/42 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 25.9
Missouri averaged 21.7 defensive rebounds per game (674 rebounds/31 games) last season — lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 25.7
Missouri has allowed an average of 1.20 points per shot (1,460 points/1,218 shots) in the first half since the start of the 2023-24 season — highest among SEC Teams; League Avg: 1.12
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