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The Rutgers Scarlet Knights (16-8) visit State Farm Center to take on the Illinois Fighting Illini (16-7) on Feb. 11. Tip off is scheduled for 2:00pm EST in Champaign.
Rutgers vs Illinois Prediction for Today’s Game:
Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts Illinois will win this game with 61.2% confidence.
Rutgers vs Illinois Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Rutgers will cover the spread with 51.7% confidence.
Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both Rutgers and Illinois, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.
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Illinois Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Illinois has gone 15-8 against the spread this college basketball season (+6.15 Units / 24.26% ROI).
- 10-7 when betting on the Moneyline for -4.9 Units / -9.64% ROI
- 10-13 when betting the Over for -4.3 Units / -17% ROI
- 13-10 when betting the Under for +2 Units / 7.91% ROI
Rutgers Offensive Stats & Trends:
Rutgers has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.3 (355 assists/ 265 TOs) this season — tied for 32nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.1
Rutgers has averaged 1.19 points per shot (3,763 points/3,170 shots) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 33rd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.23
Rutgers is shooting 44% (579/1,314) this season — 4th lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 45%
Rutgers has averaged 71.5 points per game (2,502 points/35 games) at home since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 3rd lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 74.3
Illinois Offensive Stats & Trends:
Illinois has averaged 7.0 turnovers per game (153 turnovers/22 games) in the second half this season — highest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 5.4
Illinois is shooting 32% from three (179/564) this season — 13th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%
Illinois has averaged 7.0 turnovers per game (153 turnovers/22 games) in the second half this season — highest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 5.4
Illinois has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.0 (296 assists/ 294 TOs) this season — tied for lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.3
Rutgers Defensive Stats & Trends:
Rutgers has 208 steals this season — most among Big 10 Teams
Rutgers has averaged 9.5 steals per game (208 steals/22 games) this season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.1
Rutgers has averaged 8.4 steals per game (294 steals/35 games) at home since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.1
Rutgers has 433 steals since the start of the 2021-22 season — most among Big 10 Teams
Illinois Defensive Stats & Trends:
Illinois has allowed an average of 1.18 points per shot (1,868 points/1,589 shots) in the second half since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.24
Illinois has allowed 5.7 made three-pointers per game since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 7th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.3
Illinois has allowed an average of 1.11 points per shot (3,611 points/3,248 shots) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 10th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.21
Illinois has allowed an average of 1.11 points per shot (3,611 points/3,248 shots) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 10th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.21
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