- Illinois is a -31.5 point favorite vs Southern University
- Total (Over/Under): 163.5 points
- Southern University / Illinois TV channel: BTN
The Southern University Jaguars visit State Farm Center to take on the Illinois Fighting Illini on Dec. 29. Tip off is scheduled for 3:00pm EST in Champaign, IL.
Illinois is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -31.5 (-105).
The Southern University vs. Illinois Over/Under is 163.5 total points.
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Southern University vs. Illinois Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Southern University | +31.5 -115 | O 163.5 -105 | |
| Illinois | -31.5 -105 | U 163.5 -115 |
Southern University vs Illinois Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Illinois will win this college basketball game with 77.8% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
Southern University vs Illinois Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Illinois will cover the spread with 63.8% confidence for today’s game.
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Southern University Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Southern has hit the 1H Moneyline in 16 of their last 29 games (+4.45 Units / 6% ROI)
- Southern has hit the Game Total Over in 12 of their last 19 away games (+4.25 Units / 20% ROI)
- Southern has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 17 of their last 29 games (+3.35 Units / 10% ROI)
- Southern has hit the Team Total Under in 16 of their last 29 games (+1.30 Units / 4% ROI)
- Southern have covered the 1H Spread in 16 of their last 29 games (+1.00 Units / 3% ROI)
Illinois Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Illinois has hit the 1H Moneyline in 16 of their last 21 games at home (+8.75 Units / 1% ROI)
- Illinois has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 14 of their last 22 games at home (+4.85 Units / 19% ROI)
- Illinois have covered the Spread in 13 of their last 22 games at home (+3.00 Units / 12% ROI)
- Illinois have covered the 1H Spread in 12 of their last 22 games at home (+0.65 Units / 3% ROI)
- Illinois has hit the Team Total Over in 12 of their last 22 games at home (+0.15 Units / 1% ROI)
Southern University Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Southern University has a 4-5 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1.5 Units / -15.15% ROI).
- 1-8 when betting on the Moneyline for -7 Units / -71.79% ROI
- 7-2 when betting the Over for +4.8 Units / 48.48% ROI
- 2-7 when betting the Under for -5.7 Units / -57.58% ROI
Illinois Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Illinois has a 7-5 record against the spread this college basketball season (+1.45 Units / 10.94% ROI).
- 9-3 when betting on the Moneyline for +1.75 Units / 0.08% ROI
- 4-8 when betting the Over for -4.8 Units / -36.36% ROI
- 8-4 when betting the Under for +3.6 Units / 27.27% ROI
Southern University Offensive Stats & Trends:
Illinois has attempted 1,410 threes at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — most among Big 10 Teams
Illinois has attempted 2,292 threes since the start of the 2023-24 season — most among Big 10 Teams
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 has averaged 80.7 points per game (2,664 points/33 games) on the road since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 72.6
Illinois Offensive Stats & Trends:
Southern University has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.2 (185 assists/ 159 TOs) this season — best among SWAC Teams; League Avg: 0.9
Southern University has a TS% of 48% this season — best among SWAC Teams; League Avg: 45%
Southern University is shooting 36% from three (97/267) this season — 2nd best among SWAC Teams; League Avg: 33%
Southern University is shooting 67% from the free throw line (1,054/1,573) since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among SWAC Teams; League Avg: 70%
Southern University Defensive Stats & Trends:
Illinois has attempted 1,410 threes at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — most among Big 10 Teams
Illinois has attempted 2,292 threes since the start of the 2023-24 season — most among Big 10 Teams
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 has averaged 80.7 points per game (2,664 points/33 games) on the road since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 72.6
Illinois Defensive Stats & Trends:
Southern University has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.2 (185 assists/ 159 TOs) this season — best among SWAC Teams; League Avg: 0.9
Southern University has a TS% of 48% this season — best among SWAC Teams; League Avg: 45%
Southern University is shooting 36% from three (97/267) this season — 2nd best among SWAC Teams; League Avg: 33%
Southern University is shooting 67% from the free throw line (1,054/1,573) since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among SWAC Teams; League Avg: 70%
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