- Illinois is a -9.5 point favorite vs USC
- Total (Over/Under): 151.5 points
- Illinois / USC TV channel: BTN
The Illinois Fighting Illini visit Galen Center to take on the USC Trojans on Feb. 18. Tip off is scheduled for 10:00 pm in Los Angeles, CA.
Illinois is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -9.5 (-105).
The Illinois vs. USC Over/Under is 151.5 total points.
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Illinois vs. USC Odds, Spread, Over/Under
Illinois vs USC Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Illinois will win this college basketball game with 67.2% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
Illinois vs USC Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Illinois will cover the spread with 55.9% confidence for today’s game.
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Illinois Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Illinois has hit the 1H Moneyline in 19 of their last 25 games (+14.95 Units / 1% ROI)
- Illinois has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 17 of their last 25 games (+7.85 Units / 27% ROI)
- Illinois has hit the Moneyline in 13 of their last 15 games (+7.60 Units / 3% ROI)
- Illinois have covered the 1H Spread in 10 of their last 15 games (+6.55 Units / 38% ROI)
- Illinois has hit the Game Total Under in 16 of their last 25 games (+6.10 Units / 22% ROI)
USC Basketball Best Bets Today:
- USC has hit the Moneyline in 13 of their last 20 games (+5.50 Units / 4% ROI)
- USC has hit the 1H Moneyline in 4 of their last 5 games (+4.90 Units / 54% ROI)
- USC has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 10 of their last 15 games (+4.35 Units / 25% ROI)
- USC have covered the 1H Spread in 5 of their last 6 games (+3.85 Units / 55% ROI)
- USC have covered the Spread in 7 of their last 10 games (+3.70 Units / 34% ROI)
Illinois Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Illinois has a 16-10 record against the spread this college basketball season (+4.95 Units / 17.28% ROI).
- 21-5 when betting on the Moneyline for +8.35 Units / 0.35% ROI
- 10-16 when betting the Over for -7.6 Units / -26.57% ROI
- 16-10 when betting the Under for +5 Units / 17.48% ROI
USC Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
USC has a 13-11 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0.95 Units / 3.61% ROI).
- 17-7 when betting on the Moneyline for +9.5 Units / 2.29% ROI
- 13-11 when betting the Over for +0.9 Units / 3.41% ROI
- 11-13 when betting the Under for -3.3 Units / -12.5% ROI
Illinois Offensive Stats & Trends:
Illinois has made 11.2 three-pointers per game this season — 6th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 8.0
Illinois has made 11.2 three-pointers per game this season — 6th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 8.0
Illinois has averaged 13.4 offensive rebounds per game (348 rebounds/26 games) this season — tied for 6th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 10.4
Illinois has 1,309 offensive rebounds since the start of the 2023-24 season — most among Big 10 Teams
USC Offensive Stats & Trends:
USC has a 47% free throw rate (695 free throw attempts/1,466 field goal attempts) this season — highest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 35%
USC averaged 6.8 turnovers per game (88 turnovers/13 games) in the second half last season — highest among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 5.8
USC has a 47% free throw rate (695 free throw attempts/1,466 field goal attempts) this season — highest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 36%
USC has averaged 12.6 turnovers per game (315 turnovers/25 games) this season — tied for 3rd highest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 10.8
Illinois Defensive Stats & Trends:
Illinois has forced 7.6 turnovers per game (198 turnovers/26 games) this season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 11.3
Illinois has forced 7.6 turnovers per game (198 turnovers/26 games) this season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 11.3
Illinois has forced 7.7 turnovers per game (299 turnovers/39 games) at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 10.7
Illinois has averaged 3.6 steals per game (94 steals/26 games) this season — lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 6.7
USC Defensive Stats & Trends:
USC allowed an average of 1.38 points per shot (535 points/388 shots) in the second half last season — highest among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 1.25
USC allowed 41.2 points per game (535 points/13 games) in the second half last season — highest among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 36.3
USC has allowed opponents to shoot 42% (649/1,542) this season — tied for 36th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 44%
USC has allowed opponents to shoot 29% from three (98/342) in the first half this season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 32%
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