Planning on watching today’s Fighting Illini and Nittany Lions NCAAB game? Catch the action at Bryce Jordan Center in University Park, PA, as the Nittany Lions hosts this showdown at 6:30 ET on BTN. In this Big Ten matchup, Illinois is favored by -7.5 vs. Penn State. The over/under for the game is 158 points.
Here is a look at some Illinois vs Penn State Odds that should help you make winning College Basketball picks for this game.
Illinois vs Penn State Odds
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Overall Game Info & Outlook
- Illinois Fighting Illini at Penn State Nittany Lions
- The Illinois Fighting Illini come into this matchup with an overall record of 19-6 and 5-4 on the road this year.
- The Penn State Nittany Lions come into this matchup with an overall record of 12-14 and 2-9 at home this year.
Illinois Fighting Illini vs Penn State Nittany Lions Betting Preview
Illinois Fighting Illini Preview
Illinois enters this contest as the favorite, as they have been in 20 of their 25 games this season. They have gone 17-3 in those games, including a 5-4 record on the road. Over their last 10 road games, the Fighting Illini are 5-5.
Most recently, Illinois defeated Maryland by a score of 85-80. This win extended their win streak to two games. On the season, they have gone 19-6, including a 10-4 record in Big Ten play.
Illinois has been solid against the spread this season, going 13-10-2. Their road ATS mark is 6-2-1 and they are 3-1-1 vs. the spread as the underdog. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Fighting Illini are 5-5 ATS.
This season, the over/under record for Illinois games is 17-8 and their matchups have averaged 153.8 points. Today’s over/under line of 158 is higher than the average OU line in their games (147.2). So far, 12 of their contests have finished with more points than today’s line. Over their last three games, the over/under record for the Fighting Illini is 3-0 and the average scoring total in those matchups is 165 points.
Fighting Illini Trends
- Across their last five road contests, Illinois has been good against the spread posting a mark of 3-2. Their overall mark in these games was 3-2, while averaging 86 points per game.
- Through their last three games as the favorite, the Fighting Illini have an ATS record of 2-1 and a straight up mark of 3-0.
- Over their last five games, the Fighting Illini have an over/under record of 5-0 and are 3-2 vs. the spread.
Illinois’ offense is coming off a good game, putting up 85 points vs. Maryland. Overall, they hit 48% of their shots from the field and went 32/36 from the free-throw line. Terrence Shannon Jr. led the team in scoring, putting up 27 points. Additionally, Marcus Domask contributed 19 points for the Fighting Illini.
On the defensive side, Illinois is currently hovering around the NCAA’s average for points allowed, conceding an average of 70.7 points per game. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, Illinois’ defense has allowed opponents to shoot 41.7% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 31.5% this season.
Penn State Nittany Lions Preview
Penn State enters this game as a 7.5-point underdog, and they have gone 6-10 in their 16 games as the underdog this season. Overall, the Nittany Lions are 12-14, and they have lost three games in a row.
At home, Penn State has been much better, going 10-5 compared to 2-9 on the road. Their average scoring margin at home is +8.8, and they have gone 6-4 in their last ten games at home.
As the underdog, Penn State has gone 9-7 against the spread this season. Their overall ATS record is 12-14. At home, the Nittany Lions have an ATS mark of 7-8 and they are 5-5 in their last 10 home games vs. the spread.
On the season, the over/under record for Penn State games is 15-10-1 and today’s line of 158 is higher than the average OU line in their games (146.2). So far, 18 of their games have finished with fewer points than 158. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 133 points.
Nittany Lions Trends
- In their last five home games, Penn State has averaged 65 points per game while allowing 66. The team’s record in this stretch was 2-3 while going 3-2.
- Looking back on the team’s last five games as the underdog, the Nittany Lions have a straight up record of 2-3. Their record vs the spread in these games was 3-2.
- In their last three games, the Nittany Lions have an over/under record of 3-0 and are 1-2 vs. the spread.
In their most recent game, the Penn State offense put up just 49 points vs. the Nebraska Cornhuskers. Overall, they are now averaging 74.8 points per game which is 175th in the country. Kanye Clary is leading the team in scoring at 16.7 points per contest. Adrian Baldwin Jr has also been a key contributor with a PPG average of 14 going into the game.
Currently, the Nittany Lions’ defense holds the 208th rank in the nation, allowing 73.3 points per game. Penn State’s three-point defense is currently 43rd in the country at 5.8 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 46.0% of their shots vs. Penn State.
Illinois Fighting Illini vs Penn State Nittany Lions Odds & Picks
Odds for this Matchup:
There will be plenty of offshore sportsbooks to bet on this matchup, and they are going to go much deeper than simply betting on the spread. You can combine NCAAB bets in order to put together a solid parlay, and there are times in which those NCAAB odds work together in a big way.
- Illinois Fighting Illini -7.5 -361 Over 158
- Penn State Nittany Lions +7.5 +277 Under 158
Recommended Pick: Penn State Nittany Lions +7.5
Entering the game as underdogs with a spread of +7.5, the Nittany Lions is our point spread pick. Our projections not only see them covering the spread but also indicate a solid chance of an outright victory. This is a good choice for those looking for a higher moneyline payout.
As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 158 and our model has the Fighting Illini and Nittany Lions finishing with a combined 143 points. Our pick is to take the under.
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