Illinois Fighting Illini vs BYU Cougars Point Spread: Betting Trends Hint at Winner

Illinois looks to cover the Fighting Illini-Cougars pointspread on Saturday and improve its overall 8-3 mark when they host BYU in college basketball betting action.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

The BYU Cougars opened as 2-point underdogs in this one at most sportsbooks tracked at Odds Shark, including Sportsbook. The total was set to open a bit later (check out Sportsbook for the latest situation).

BYU Cougars vs Illinois Fighting Illini Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

Illinois Fighting Illini battles the BYU Cougars, currently sitting with a 7-3 mark (4-4 ATS). The OVER/UNDER records, always important for totals betting, are 4-6 for the Illinois Fighting Illini and 2-6 for the BYU Cougars.

This game puts the Illinois Fighting Illini, most recently No. 99 in the Odds Shark power rankings, up against the BYU Cougars, who rate No. 31 in the latest survey.

Statistical Matchup

The game also pits Illinois's No. 57-ranked offense, averaging 80.73 PPG, against a Cougars defense that ranks No. 209 at 75.6 PPG. The Fighting Illini field goal percentage has averaged 47.85% so far, more than the Cougars marksmen have achieved on the year, 45.26% per game.