- Illinois is a -8.5 point favorite vs Rutgers
- Total (Over/Under): 157.5 points
- Illinois / Rutgers TV channel: BTN
The Illinois Fighting Illini visit Jersey Mike’s Arena to take on the Rutgers Scarlet Knights on Feb. 5. Tip off is scheduled for 8:30pm EST in Piscataway, NJ, NJ, USA.
Illinois is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -8.5 (-110).
The Illinois vs. Rutgers Over/Under is 157.5 total points.
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Illinois vs. Rutgers Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Illinois | -8.5 -110 | O 157.5 -105 | -400 |
| Rutgers | +8.5 -110 | U 157.5 -115 | +300 |
Illinois vs Rutgers 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 Rutgers Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Illinois will cover the spread with 65.0% 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 37 games (+16.35 Units / 4% ROI)
- Illinois has hit the Game Total Over in 24 of their last 38 games (+9.65 Units / 23% ROI)
- Illinois have covered the 1H Spread in 11 of their last 15 away games (+6.50 Units / 38% ROI)
- Illinois has hit the Team Total Over in 21 of their last 38 games (+1.71 Units / 4% ROI)
- Illinois has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 8 of their last 15 away games (+0.10 Units / 1% ROI)
Rutgers Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Rutgers has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 19 of their last 33 games (+3.20 Units / 9% ROI)
- Rutgers has hit the Moneyline in 11 of their last 19 games at home (+2.25 Units / 2% ROI)
- Rutgers has hit the Team Total Over in 18 of their last 33 games (+1.26 Units / 3% ROI)
- Rutgers has hit the Game Total Under in 10 of their last 19 games at home (+1.20 Units / 6% ROI)
Illinois Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Illinois has a 10-12 record against the spread this college basketball season (-3.55 Units / -14.46% ROI).
- 13-8 when betting on the Moneyline for -6.8 Units / -2.57% ROI
- 12-9 when betting the Over for +2.1 Units / 8.68% ROI
- 9-12 when betting the Under for -4.2 Units / -17.36% ROI
Rutgers Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Rutgers has a 9-13 record against the spread this college basketball season (-5.2 Units / -21.62% ROI).
- 11-11 when betting on the Moneyline for +1.95 Units / 1.61% ROI
- 12-9 when betting the Over for +2.1 Units / 8.68% ROI
- 9-12 when betting the Under for -4.2 Units / -17.36% ROI
Illinois Offensive Stats & Trends:
Illinois has averaged 82.1 points per game (1,807 points/22 games) on the road since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 72.2
Illinois is shooting 31% from three (212/682) this season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 34%
Illinois has 706 defensive rebounds this season — most among Big 10 Teams
Illinois is shooting 31% from three (212/682) this season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 34%
Rutgers Offensive Stats & Trends:
Rutgers averaged 1.09 points per shot (1,976 points/1,819 shots) last season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.28
Rutgers had an eFG% of 44% last season — lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 52%
Rutgers has averaged 1.16 points per shot (3,647 points/3,148 shots) since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.30
Rutgers averaged 1.09 points per shot (1,976 points/1,819 shots) last season — lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 1.28
Illinois Defensive Stats & Trends:
Illinois has averaged 32.1 defensive rebounds per game (706 rebounds/22 games) this season — best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 25.5
Illinois has averaged 32.1 defensive rebounds per game (706 rebounds/22 games) this season — best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.4
Illinois has averaged 32.1 defensive rebounds per game (706 rebounds/22 games) this season — best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.4
Illinois has allowed an average of 1.06 points per shot (1,548 points/1,457 shots) this season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.20
Rutgers Defensive Stats & Trends:
Rutgers averaged 7.6 steals per game (228 steals/30 games) last season — 2nd best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.3
Rutgers forced 14.9 turnovers per game (448 turnovers/30 games) last season — tied for 13th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.8
Rutgers allowed opponents to shoot 39% (334/852) in the second half last season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 44%
Rutgers allowed opponents to shoot 41% (687/1,698) last season — tied for best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 44%
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