- Illinois is a -16.5 point favorite vs Minnesota
- Total (Over/Under): 142.5 points
- Minnesota / Illinois TV channel: BTN
The Minnesota Golden Gophers visit State Farm Center to take on the Illinois Fighting Illini on Jan. 17. Tip off is scheduled for 12:00pm EST in Champaign, IL.
Illinois is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -16.5 (-110).
The Minnesota vs. Illinois Over/Under is 142.5 total points.
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Minnesota vs. Illinois Odds, Spread, Over/Under
Minnesota vs Illinois Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Illinois will win this college basketball game with 79.7% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
Minnesota vs Illinois Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Illinois will cover the spread with 68.3% confidence for today’s game.
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Minnesota Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Minnesota has hit the Moneyline in 17 of their last 31 games (+18.35 Units / 1% ROI)
- Minnesota has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 20 of their last 31 games (+8.60 Units / 25% ROI)
- Minnesota has hit the Game Total Under in 9 of their last 10 away games (+7.90 Units / 72% ROI)
- Minnesota have covered the Spread in 6 of their last 10 away games (+1.60 Units / 15% ROI)
- Minnesota has hit the Team Total Over in 6 of their last 10 away games (+1.30 Units / 11% ROI)
Illinois Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Illinois has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 23 of their last 35 games (+9.20 Units / 23% ROI)
- Illinois has hit the 1H Moneyline in 16 of their last 21 games at home (+8.75 Units / 1% ROI)
- Illinois have covered the Spread in 13 of their last 21 games at home (+4.10 Units / 18% ROI)
- Illinois has hit the Game Total Under in 20 of their last 35 games (+3.50 Units / 9% ROI)
- Illinois has hit the Moneyline in 16 of their last 21 games at home (+3.20 Units / 0% ROI)
Minnesota Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Minnesota has a 8-9 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1.85 Units / -9.92% ROI).
- 11-6 when betting on the Moneyline for +9.4 Units / 0.52% ROI
- 6-11 when betting the Over for -6.1 Units / -32.62% ROI
- 11-6 when betting the Under for +4.4 Units / 23.53% ROI
Illinois Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Illinois has a 11-6 record against the spread this college basketball season (+4.35 Units / 23.2% ROI).
- 14-3 when betting on the Moneyline for +6.75 Units / 0.29% ROI
- 5-12 when betting the Over for -8.2 Units / -43.85% ROI
- 12-5 when betting the Under for +6.5 Units / 34.76% ROI
Minnesota Offensive Stats & Trends:
Illinois has averaged 83.7 points per game (7,445 points/89 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 8th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 74.1
Illinois is shooting 80% from the free throw line (284/354) this season — best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 73%
Illinois has 1,188 offensive rebounds since the start of the 2023-24 season — most among Big 10 Teams
Illinois has attempted 1,162 threes in the second half since the start of the 2023-24 season — most among Big 10 Teams
Illinois Offensive Stats & Trends:
Minnesota allowed opponents to shoot 40% from three (129/320) last season — highest among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 35%
Minnesota has allowed 66.8 points per game (1,135 points/17 games) this season — tied for 31st best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 74.1
Minnesota allowed opponents to shoot 32% from three (84/262) in the second half last season — 3rd best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 33%
Minnesota has allowed 29.5 points per game (501 points/17 games) in the first half this season — 2nd best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 32.9
Minnesota Defensive Stats & Trends:
Illinois has averaged 83.7 points per game (7,445 points/89 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 8th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 74.1
Illinois is shooting 80% from the free throw line (284/354) this season — best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 73%
Illinois has 1,188 offensive rebounds since the start of the 2023-24 season — most among Big 10 Teams
Illinois has attempted 1,162 threes in the second half since the start of the 2023-24 season — most among Big 10 Teams
Illinois Defensive Stats & Trends:
Minnesota allowed opponents to shoot 40% from three (129/320) last season — highest among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 35%
Minnesota has allowed 66.8 points per game (1,135 points/17 games) this season — tied for 31st best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 74.1
Minnesota allowed opponents to shoot 32% from three (84/262) in the second half last season — 3rd best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 33%
Minnesota has allowed 29.5 points per game (501 points/17 games) in the first half this season — 2nd best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 32.9
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