Betting on today’s Spartans and Fighting Illini game? Catch the action at State Farm Center in Champaign, IL, as the Fighting Illini hosts this showdown at 9:00 ET on FS1. This Big Ten conference Michigan State vs Illinois Odds has an over/under of 149 points, and the Fighting Illini are favored to win at home vs. the Spartans.
Here is a look at some Michigan State vs Illinois Odds that should help you make winning picks for this game.
Michigan State vs Illinois Odds
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Overall Game Info & Outlook
- Michigan State Spartans at Illinois Fighting Illini
- The Michigan State Spartans come into this matchup with an overall record of 9-6 and 0-2 on the road this year.
- The Illinois Fighting Illini come into this matchup with an overall record of 11-3 and 2-2 at home this year.
Michigan State Spartans at Illinois Fighting Illini Betting Preview
Michigan State Spartans Preview
The Spartans comes into this game as a 3-point underdog, and they have gone 1-2 when they have been the underdog this season. They have gone 9-4 at home this year, and their average margin of victory at home is +15.6 points per game.
Over their last 10 road games, the Spartans have gone 3-7. In their last game, they lost to Northwestern by a score of 88-74. So far this season, they have gone 9-6, including a 1-3 record in Big Ten play.
Michigan State’s ATS record this season is 8-7. In their 15 games played, they have been the underdog 3 times and have gone 1-2 vs. the spread in those games. On the road, the Spartans are 0-2 vs. the spread this season and their last 3 road ATS record is 0-3. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, Michigan State’s ATS mark is 3-7.
Michigan State’s over/under record for the season sits at 8-7 and the average over/under line in their games is 142.7. So far, their games have averaged 143.9 points per game. Today’s over/under line of 149 is higher than the average OU line in their games this year and two of their games have had a higher over/under line than today’s number. In their last three games, the over/under record is 3-0 and the average scoring total in those games is 158 points.
Spartans Trends
- Across their ten previous road games, Michigan State has an ATS mark of 3-7. Their straight up record in these matchups was 3-7 while averaging 74 points per game.
- As the betting underdog, the Spartans have an ATS mark of just 2-3 in their last five games. Michigan State posted a straight up mark of 2-3 in these matchups.
- Over their last three games, the Spartans have an over/under record of 3-0 and are 2-1 vs. the spread.
In their most recent game, the Spartans’ offense tallied 74 points, consistent with their ongoing season average of 78 points per game. Tyson Walker was the leading scorer for the Spartans, putting up 27 points. In addition, Jaden Akins contributed 13 points.
Michigan State’s defense has been playing well, ranking 59th nationally, with 65.9 points allowed per game. Against Northwestern in their most recent game, the Michigan State defense gave up a total of 88 points while allowing Northwestern to hit 54% of their shots.
Illinois Fighting Illini Preview
Illinois has been dominant at home this season, going 9-1 with an average scoring margin of +20.4 points per game. Their home win streak is currently at seven games, and they have gone 9-1 as the favorite this season. The Fighting Illini’s overall record is 11-3, including a 2-1 mark in Michigan State vs Illinois Odds.
In their most recent game, Illinois lost to Purdue by a score of 83-78. Over their last 10 games at home, the Fighting Illini have gone 9-1, and they are 5-0 in their last five games at home. On the season, they are 2-2 on the road.
When looking at Illinois’ ATS record this season, they are currently 8-4-2. As the favorite, the Fighting Illini are 5-4-1 vs. the spread this year. At home, their ATS mark sits at 5-4-1. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, Illinois is 5-4-1 vs. the spread.
The over/under record for Illinois this season is 8-6 and today’s line of 149 is similar to the average over/under line in their games this season (146.9). So far, seven of their games have finished with more points than today’s OU line. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 165 points and their over/under record during this stretch is 3-0.
Illini Trends
- Across their ten previous home games, Illinois has an ATS mark of 6-3-1. Their straight up record in these matchups was 2-8 while averaging 75 points per game.
- Going back to their previous ten games as the favorite, Illinois has an ATS mark of 5-4-1 while going 9-1 straight up.
- In their last five games, the Fighting Illini have an over/under record of 3-2 and are 4-0-1 vs. the spread.
Compared to their season average of 83.5 points per game, Illinois struggled in their previous game. Against Purdue, the Fighting Illini scored 78 points while finishing with a field goal percentage of 42.6%. Terrence Shannon Jr. is leading the team in scoring at 21.7 points per contest. Marcus Domask has also been a key contributor with a PPG average of 14.1 going into the game.
At this time, the Fighting Illini’s defense is positioned 76th in the country, permitting 66.8 points per game. In today’s game vs. Michigan State, the Illinois defense will be looking to do a better job avoiding putting opponents on the line. In their last game, Illinois made 20 free-throws vs. the Fighting Illini.
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Michigan State Spartans at Illinois Fighting Illini Odds & Picks
Odds for this Matchup:
There will be plenty of Bovada CBB odds for 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.
- Michigan State Spartans +3 +130 Over 149
- Illinois Fighting Illini -3 -160 Under 149
Recommended Pick: Illinois Fighting Illini -3
Not only do we have the Fighting Illini winning this one by a score of 76-68, but we see them covering the spread. Our pick is to grab the Fighting Illini at -3.
As for the over/under, the line is currently at 149, and our model projects the Spartans and Fighting Illini to reach a combined total of 144 points. Our bet is on taking the under.
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