The college basketball betting odds menu features a clash between Indiana and Illinois on Saturday, with the host Hoosiers trying to win and cover the NCAA basketball point spread line.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Bettors looking to go with the Indiana Hoosiers in this one found them listed as -10-point favorites earlier on the NCAA basketball betting odds menu at Sportsbook. Check for line moves and odds updates as money coming in on the Fighting Illini was expected to move the line.
Illinois Fighting Illini vs Indiana Hoosiers Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
Supporters of the Illinois Fighting Illini have watched them go 11-4 and 8-6 ATS on the college basketball season, while the Indiana Hoosiers are at 10-5 and 6-7 ATS. In totals betting, the Indiana Hoosiers are 7-6, while the Illinois Fighting Illini have a 7-7 mark.
The Odds Shark Power Rankings have the Indiana Hoosiers at No. 15 and the Illinois Fighting Illini at No. 140 heading into this college basketball betting matchup.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up Indiana's No. 16 nationally ranked offense (85.27 points per game) against a Illinois Fighting Illini defense that sits as the No. 144 at 71.2 PPG. The Indiana Hoosiers have been averaging 50% from the field, more than the Fighting Illini have managed so far this season (46.71% on average).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Fighting Illini got 20 points from Malcolm Hill as Illinois ran past Ohio State 75-70 on Sunday at State Farm Center.
Robert Johnson scored 12 points in a futile effort to lead the Hoosiers to a win (they lost 75-68 to Wisconsin at Branch McCracken Court at Assembly Hall on Tuesday).
Next Betting Matchups
Illinois home to Michigan, Wednesday, January 11th
Indiana at Maryland, Tuesday, January 10th