- Tennessee is a -1.5 point favorite vs Illinois
- Total (Over/Under): 147.5 points
- Tennessee / Illinois TV channel: FOX
The Tennessee Volunteers visit State Farm Center to take on the Illinois Fighting Illini on Dec. 14. Tip off is scheduled for 5:30pm EST in Champaign, IL.
Tennessee is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -1.5 (-110).
The Tennessee vs. Illinois Over/Under is 147.5 total points.
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Tennessee vs. Illinois Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Tennessee | -1.5 -110 | O 147.5 -115 | -125 |
| Illinois | +1.5 -110 | U 147.5 -105 | +105 |
Tennessee vs Illinois Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Tennessee will win this college basketball game with 79.6% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
Tennessee vs Illinois Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Tennessee will cover the spread with 54.7% confidence for today’s game.
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Tennessee Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Tennessee has hit the Moneyline in 8 of their last 11 away games (+5.30 Units / 15% ROI)
- Tennessee have covered the Spread in 20 of their last 35 games (+3.50 Units / 9% ROI)
- Tennessee have covered the 1H Spread in 19 of their last 35 games (+2.90 Units / 7% ROI)
- Tennessee has hit the Team Total Under in 7 of their last 11 away games (+2.35 Units / 19% ROI)
- Tennessee has hit the Game Total Under in 19 of their last 35 games (+1.45 Units / 4% ROI)
Illinois Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Illinois has hit the 1H Moneyline in 31 of their last 38 games (+20.35 Units / 4% ROI)
- Illinois has hit the Moneyline in 21 of their last 24 games at home (+13.20 Units / 4% ROI)
- Illinois has hit the Game Total Over in 26 of their last 38 games (+12.75 Units / 30% ROI)
- Illinois has hit the Team Total Over in 24 of their last 38 games (+8.34 Units / 19% ROI)
- Illinois has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 23 of their last 38 games (+7.05 Units / 16% ROI)
Tennessee Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Tennessee has a 6-3 record against the spread this college basketball season (+2.7 Units / 27.41% ROI).
- 8-1 when betting on the Moneyline for +6.3 Units / 0.97% ROI
- 4-5 when betting the Over for -1.5 Units / -15.15% ROI
- 5-4 when betting the Under for +0.6 Units / 6.06% ROI
Illinois Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Illinois has a 4-5 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1.75 Units / -17.24% ROI).
- 6-3 when betting on the Moneyline for +1.6 Units / 0.69% ROI
- 4-5 when betting the Over for -1.5 Units / -15.15% ROI
- 5-4 when betting the Under for +0.6 Units / 6.06% ROI
Tennessee Offensive Stats & Trends:
Tennessee made 8.8 three-pointers per game last season — tied for 40th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.5
Tennessee averaged 4.7 turnovers per game (156 turnovers/33 games) in the second half last season — best among SEC Teams; League Avg: 5.4
Tennessee averaged 16.7 assists per game (551 assists/33 games) last season — 17th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 13.4
Tennessee averaged 79.0 points per game (2,606 points/33 games) last season — 44th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 73.6
Illinois Offensive Stats & Trends:
Illinois averaged 82.8 points per game (3,063 points/37 games) last season — 14th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 73.6
Illinois had an eFG% of 53% last season — tied for 43rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 51%
Illinois had an eFG% of 53% last season — tied for 43rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 51%
Illinois averaged 82.8 points per game (3,063 points/37 games) last season — 14th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 73.6
Tennessee Defensive Stats & Trends:
Tennessee allowed opponents to shoot 39% (746/1,905) last season — 3rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 44%
Tennessee averaged 26.8 defensive rebounds per game (885 rebounds/33 games) last season — tied for 39th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.5
Tennessee averaged 8.0 steals per game (264 steals/33 games) last season — tied for 44th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7
Tennessee averaged 8.0 steals per game (264 steals/33 games) last season — tied for 2nd best among SEC Teams; League Avg: 6.9
Illinois Defensive Stats & Trends:
Illinois averaged 28.5 defensive rebounds per game (1,056 rebounds/37 games) last season — tied for 8th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.5
Illinois averaged 28.5 defensive rebounds per game (1,056 rebounds/37 games) last season — tied for 8th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.5
Illinois forced 8.4 turnovers per game (227 turnovers/27 games) last season — 2nd lowest among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 11.3
Illinois forced 8.4 turnovers per game (227 turnovers/27 games) last season — 2nd lowest among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 11.3
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