- Michigan is a -2.5 point favorite vs Illinois
- Total (Over/Under): 157.5 points
- Michigan / Illinois TV channel: FOX
The Michigan Wolverines visit State Farm Center to take on the Illinois Fighting Illini on Feb. 27. Tip off is scheduled for 8:00 pm in Champaign, IL.
Michigan is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -2.5 (-105).
The Michigan vs. Illinois Over/Under is 157.5 total points.
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Michigan vs. Illinois Odds, Spread, Over/Under
Michigan vs Illinois Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Illinois will win this college basketball game with 54.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
Michigan vs Illinois Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Illinois will cover the spread with 52.9% confidence for today’s game.
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Michigan Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Michigan has hit the Moneyline in 12 of their last 13 games (+10.30 Units / 4% ROI)
- Michigan has hit the Team Total Under in 11 of their last 16 games (+6.55 Units / 37% ROI)
- Michigan has hit the Game Total Under in 16 of their last 25 games (+6.10 Units / 22% ROI)
- Michigan has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 6 of their last 8 away games (+3.75 Units / 41% ROI)
- Michigan have covered the Spread in 5 of their last 8 games (+1.70 Units / 19% ROI)
Illinois Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Illinois has hit the 1H Moneyline in 15 of their last 17 games at home (+15.00 Units / 1% ROI)
- Illinois has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 12 of their last 15 games at home (+8.60 Units / 50% ROI)
- Illinois have covered the 1H Spread in 12 of their last 17 games (+8.55 Units / 43% ROI)
- Illinois has hit the Game Total Under in 11 of their last 15 games at home (+6.60 Units / 40% ROI)
- Illinois has hit the Moneyline in 14 of their last 17 games (+5.90 Units / 2% ROI)
Michigan Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Michigan has a 14-14 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1.4 Units / -4.55% ROI).
- 25-2 when betting on the Moneyline for -3.35 Units / -0.23% ROI
- 11-17 when betting the Over for -7.7 Units / -25% ROI
- 17-11 when betting the Under for +4.9 Units / 15.91% ROI
Illinois Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Illinois has a 17-11 record against the spread this college basketball season (+4.85 Units / 15.72% ROI).
- 22-6 when betting on the Moneyline for +6.65 Units / 0.28% ROI
- 12-16 when betting the Over for -5.6 Units / -18.18% ROI
- 16-12 when betting the Under for +2.8 Units / 9.09% ROI
Michigan Offensive Stats & Trends:
Michigan is shooting 51% (873/1,713) this season — 5th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 45%
Michigan has an eFG% of 59% this season — best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 53%
Michigan has averaged 89.1 points per game (2,496 points/28 games) this season — tied for 5th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 75.9
Michigan has a TS% of 53% this season — 7th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 48%
Illinois Offensive Stats & Trends:
Illinois has made 11.3 three-pointers per game this season — 4th best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 8.4
Illinois has averaged 81.3 points per game (3,334 points/41 games) on the road since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 72.6
Illinois has 1,343 offensive rebounds since the start of the 2023-24 season — most among Big 10 Teams
Illinois has 1,343 offensive rebounds since the start of the 2023-24 season — most among Big 10 Teams
Michigan Defensive Stats & Trends:
Michigan has allowed an average of 1.08 points per shot (1,923 points/1,787 shots) this season — 3rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.27
Michigan has averaged 29.6 defensive rebounds per game (829 rebounds/28 games) this season — 3rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.0
Michigan has allowed opponents to shoot 38% (673/1,787) this season — 2nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 44%
Michigan has allowed opponents to shoot 39% (1,611/4,127) since the start of the 2024-25 season — 4th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 44%
Illinois Defensive Stats & Trends:
Illinois has forced 7.8 turnovers per game (217 turnovers/28 games) this season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 11.2
Illinois has averaged 3.7 steals per game (103 steals/28 games) this season — lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 6.7
Illinois has averaged 3.7 steals per game (103 steals/28 games) this season — lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 6.7
Illinois has forced 7.8 turnovers per game (217 turnovers/28 games) this season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 11.2
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