- Purdue is a -5.5 point favorite vs Illinois
- Total (Over/Under): 152.5 points
- Illinois / Purdue TV channel: FOX
The Illinois Fighting Illini visit Mackey Arena to take on the Purdue Boilermakers on Jan. 24. Tip off is scheduled for 3:00 pm in West Lafayette, IN.
Purdue is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -5.5 (-118).
The Illinois vs. Purdue Over/Under is 152.5 total points.
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Illinois vs. Purdue Odds, Spread, Over/Under
Illinois vs Purdue Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Purdue will win this college basketball game with 61.1% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
Illinois vs Purdue Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Purdue will cover the spread with 54.1% confidence for today’s game.
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Illinois Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Illinois has hit the 1H Moneyline in 23 of their last 35 games (+8.85 Units / 1% ROI)
- Illinois has hit the Moneyline in 25 of their last 35 games (+6.60 Units / 0% ROI)
- Illinois has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 21 of their last 35 games (+4.95 Units / 12% ROI)
- Illinois have covered the Spread in 20 of their last 35 games (+3.40 Units / 9% ROI)
- Illinois has hit the Game Total Under in 8 of their last 13 away games (+2.50 Units / 17% ROI)
Purdue Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Purdue has hit the Moneyline in 21 of their last 23 games at home (+16.60 Units / 1% ROI)
- Purdue has hit the 1H Moneyline in 26 of their last 35 games (+15.95 Units / 1% ROI)
- Purdue has hit the Team Total Over in 15 of their last 23 games at home (+5.60 Units / 21% ROI)
- Purdue have covered the 1H Spread in 21 of their last 35 games (+4.60 Units / 11% ROI)
- Purdue has hit the Game Total Over in 13 of their last 23 games at home (+2.00 Units / 8% ROI)
Illinois Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Illinois has a 12-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (+4.25 Units / 20.29% ROI).
- 16-3 when betting on the Moneyline for +8.75 Units / 0.37% ROI
- 7-12 when betting the Over for -6.2 Units / -29.67% ROI
- 12-7 when betting the Under for +4.3 Units / 20.57% ROI
Purdue Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Purdue has a 9-10 record against the spread this college basketball season (-2 Units / -9.57% ROI).
- 17-2 when betting on the Moneyline for +12.8 Units / 0.84% ROI
- 8-11 when betting the Over for -4.1 Units / -19.62% ROI
- 11-8 when betting the Under for +2.2 Units / 10.53% ROI
Illinois Offensive Stats & Trends:
Illinois is shooting 80% from the free throw line (320/401) this season — best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 73%
Illinois is shooting 80% from the free throw line (320/401) this season — best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 73%
Illinois has averaged 83.6 points per game (7,611 points/91 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 8th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 74.1
Illinois has attempted 1,194 threes in the second half since the start of the 2023-24 season — most among Big 10 Teams
Purdue Offensive Stats & Trends:
Purdue shot 41% from three (303/743) last season — best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 35%
Purdue has an assist to turnover ratio of 2.1 (390 assists/ 182 TOs) this season — tied for best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 1.4
Purdue is shooting 41% from three (520/1,260) at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 35%
Purdue is shooting 39% from three (773/1,972) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 35%
Illinois Defensive Stats & Trends:
Illinois has allowed an average of 1.05 points per shot (1,284 points/1,218 shots) this season — tied for best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.26
Illinois has forced 8.2 turnovers per game (155 turnovers/19 games) this season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 11.7
Illinois has averaged 3.9 steals per game (74 steals/19 games) this season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.1
Illinois has forced 8.2 turnovers per game (155 turnovers/19 games) this season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 11.7
Purdue Defensive Stats & Trends:
Purdue allowed an average of 1.11 points per shot (2,556 points/2,309 shots) last season — 6th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.23
Purdue allowed an average of 1.16 points per shot (1,334 points/1,149 shots) in the second half last season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.28
Purdue forced 8.7 turnovers per game (244 turnovers/28 games) last season — 3rd lowest among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 11.3
Purdue has allowed an average of 1.14 points per shot (1,294 points/1,136 shots) this season — tied for 17th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.26
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