- Illinois is a -9.5 point favorite vs Penn State
- Total (Over/Under): 164.5 points
- Penn State / Illinois TV channel: BTN
The Penn State Nittany Lions visit State Farm Center to take on the Illinois Fighting Illini on Jan. 8. Tip off is scheduled for 9:00pm EST in Champaign, IL.
Illinois is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -9.5 (-115).
The Penn State vs. Illinois Over/Under is 164.5 total points.
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Penn State vs. Illinois Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Penn State | +9.5 -105 | O 164.5 -110 | +375 |
| Illinois | -9.5 -115 | U 164.5 -110 | -500 |
Penn State vs Illinois 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.
Penn State vs Illinois Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Penn State will cover the spread with 52.1% confidence for today’s game.
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Penn State Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Penn State has hit the Moneyline in 20 of their last 33 games (+10.15 Units / 2% ROI)
- Penn State has hit the Game Total Under in 9 of their last 12 away games (+5.70 Units / 43% ROI)
- Penn State has hit the Team Total Under in 8 of their last 12 away games (+3.20 Units / 23% ROI)
- Penn State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 20 of their last 33 games (+3.05 Units / 0% ROI)
- Penn State has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 18 of their last 33 games (+1.75 Units / 5% ROI)
Illinois Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Illinois has hit the 1H Moneyline in 30 of their last 37 games (+19.50 Units / 5% ROI)
- Illinois has hit the Game Total Over in 26 of their last 38 games (+12.75 Units / 30% ROI)
- Illinois has hit the Moneyline in 27 of their last 37 games (+9.40 Units / 3% ROI)
- Illinois has hit the Team Total Over in 22 of their last 38 games (+4.11 Units / 9% ROI)
- Illinois has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 22 of their last 38 games (+3.70 Units / 8% ROI)
Penn State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Penn State has a 6-9 record against the spread this college basketball season (-3.9 Units / -23.64% ROI).
- 12-3 when betting on the Moneyline for +6.55 Units / 1.59% ROI
- 6-8 when betting the Over for -2.8 Units / -16.97% ROI
- 8-6 when betting the Under for +1.4 Units / 8.48% ROI
Illinois Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Illinois has a 6-8 record against the spread this college basketball season (-3.05 Units / -19.49% ROI).
- 9-4 when betting on the Moneyline for +4.25 Units / 1.79% ROI
- 8-6 when betting the Over for +1.4 Units / 9.09% ROI
- 6-8 when betting the Under for -2.8 Units / -18.18% ROI
Penn State Offensive Stats & Trends:
Penn State has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.8 (156 assists/ 86 TOs) in the second half this season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.5
Penn State has averaged 1.42 points per shot (1,302 points/919 shots) this season — tied for 4th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.27
Penn State has averaged 86.8 points per game (1,302 points/15 games) this season — 7th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 75.1
Penn State has averaged 18.1 assists per game (271 assists/15 games) this season — 9th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 14.1
Illinois Offensive Stats & Trends:
Illinois has averaged 84.1 points per game (4,290 points/51 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 9th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 73.9
Illinois averaged 13.2 offensive rebounds per game (487 rebounds/37 games) last season — tied for 11th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 9.8
Illinois averaged 13.2 offensive rebounds per game (487 rebounds/37 games) last season — tied for 11th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 9.8
Illinois averaged 82.8 points per game (3,063 points/37 games) last season — 14th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 73.6
Penn State Defensive Stats & Trends:
Penn State averaged 22.8 defensive rebounds per game (731 rebounds/32 games) last season — 4th lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 25.7
Penn State has averaged 9.8 steals per game (274 steals/28 games) at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.9
Penn State has averaged 9.7 steals per game (146 steals/15 games) this season — 21st best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.2
Penn State stole the ball 266 times last season — most among Big 10 Teams
Illinois Defensive Stats & Trends:
Illinois has averaged 32.4 defensive rebounds per game (453 rebounds/14 games) this season — best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 26.2
Illinois has allowed an average of 1.04 points per shot (941 points/906 shots) this season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.16
Illinois has averaged 32.4 defensive rebounds per game (453 rebounds/14 games) this season — best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 26.2
Illinois has allowed an average of 1.04 points per shot (941 points/906 shots) this season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.16
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