Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs Illinois Fighting Illini Betting Odds and Trends

The Rutgers Scarlet Knights will be trying to slam the Illinois Fighting Illini on Wednesday when the teams tip off at Louis Brown Athletic Center in college betting odds action.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

College basketball betting odds makers at Sportsbook opened the Rutgers Scarlet Knights as 6.5-point underdogs in this matchup. Check for the latest spread and over/under total line at sportsbooks such as Sportsbook.

Illinois Fighting Illini vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The Rutgers Scarlet Knights bring a 6-16 record (8-10 ATS) to this tilt against the 10-12 Fighting Illini, who are 7-10-3 ATS. Those OVER/UNDER betting have witnessed Rutgers go 11-7 so far and the Illinois Fighting Illini go 10-9-1.

It's a betting matchup between the No. 329-rated Rutgers Scarlet Knights and the No. 260-ranked Illinois Fighting Illini, according to the latest pro hoops power rankings here at Odds Shark.

Statistical Matchup

Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features Rutgers's No. 224-ranked scoring average of 67.09 PPG, against a Illinois Fighting Illini defense rated No. 200 and allowing 75.09 PPG. The Rutgers Scarlet Knights FG% has averaged 41.75% to date this season, less than the Illinois Fighting Illini shooters have managed so far (43.11% per game).