The Illinois Fighting Illini will look to boost their win total and cover the point spread when they tip off against the Maryland Terrapins at State Farm Center on Sunday in NCAA hoops betting.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Illinois Fighting Illini betting line opened as 2.5-point underdogs in this college basketball tilt over at Sportsbook but the number may be on the move. Watch for the Sportsbook over/under total as well at Sportsbook.
Maryland Terrapins vs Illinois Fighting Illini Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
Illinois Fighting Illini battles the Maryland Terrapins, currently sitting with a 6-3 mark (4-3 ATS). The OVER/UNDER records, always important for totals betting, are 1-4 for the Illinois Fighting Illini and 3-4 for the Maryland Terrapins.
The Odds Shark Power Rankings have the Illinois Fighting Illini at No. 54 and the Maryland Terrapins at No. 90 heading into this college basketball betting matchup.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up Illinois's No. 27 nationally ranked offense (86.71 points per game) against a Maryland Terrapins defense that sits as the No. 27 at 61.5 PPG. The Illinois Fighting Illini have been averaging 44.67% from the field, less than the Terrapins have managed so far this season (50.61% on average).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Maryland suffered a 80-75 loss against Purdue on Friday, getting 20 points from Anthony Cowan in a losing effort at Xfinity Center.
The Fighting Illini endured a 72-68 loss at the hands of the Wildcats on Friday, despite a 15-point effort from Leron Black at Allstate Arena.
Next Betting Matchups
Maryland home to Ohio, Thursday, December 7th
Illinois at Austin Peay, Wednesday, December 6th