- Illinois is a -22.5 point favorite vs Rutgers
- Total (Over/Under): 145.5 points
- Rutgers / Illinois TV channel: BTN
The Rutgers Scarlet Knights visit State Farm Center to take on the Illinois Fighting Illini on Jan. 8. Tip off is scheduled for 8:30pm EST in Champaign, IL.
Illinois is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -22.5 (-105).
The Rutgers vs. Illinois Over/Under is 145.5 total points.
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Rutgers vs. Illinois Odds, Spread, Over/Under
Rutgers 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.
Rutgers vs Illinois Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Illinois will cover the spread with 70.0% confidence for today’s game.
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Rutgers Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Rutgers has hit the Game Total Over in 9 of their last 12 away games (+5.70 Units / 43% ROI)
- Rutgers has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 8 of their last 12 away games (+3.35 Units / 24% ROI)
Illinois Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Illinois has hit the 1H Moneyline in 17 of their last 22 games at home (+9.75 Units / 1% ROI)
- Illinois has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 22 of their last 35 games (+7.05 Units / 17% ROI)
- Illinois have covered the Spread in 13 of their last 22 games at home (+3.00 Units / 12% ROI)
- Illinois has hit the Game Total Under in 19 of their last 35 games (+2.50 Units / 6% ROI)
- Illinois has hit the Team Total Under in 19 of their last 35 games (+0.75 Units / 2% ROI)
Rutgers Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Rutgers has a 5-10 record against the spread this college basketball season (-6 Units / -36.25% ROI).
- 8-7 when betting on the Moneyline for -12.7 Units / -6.88% ROI
- 8-7 when betting the Over for +0.3 Units / 1.82% ROI
- 7-8 when betting the Under for -1.8 Units / -10.91% ROI
Illinois Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Illinois has a 8-6 record against the spread this college basketball season (+1.35 Units / 8.74% ROI).
- 11-3 when betting on the Moneyline for +3.75 Units / 0.17% ROI
- 4-10 when betting the Over for -7 Units / -45.45% ROI
- 10-4 when betting the Under for +5.6 Units / 36.36% ROI
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 a TS% of 41% last season — lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 48%
Rutgers had an eFG% of 44% last season — lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 52%
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 Offensive Stats & Trends:
Rutgers has allowed opponents to shoot 38% from three (73/192) in the first half this season — highest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 31%
Rutgers allowed opponents to shoot 39% (334/852) in the second half last season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 44%
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 has allowed opponents to shoot 42% from three (66/156) this season — 4th highest among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 35%
Rutgers Defensive 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 a TS% of 41% last season — lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 48%
Rutgers had an eFG% of 44% last season — lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 52%
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:
Rutgers has allowed opponents to shoot 38% from three (73/192) in the first half this season — highest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 31%
Rutgers allowed opponents to shoot 39% (334/852) in the second half last season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 44%
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 has allowed opponents to shoot 42% from three (66/156) this season — 4th highest among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 35%
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