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Earning a win and covering the posted point spread will be the goals for Rutgers when they take on the Illinois Fighting Illini on Tuesday in college basketball betting odds action.
Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs Illinois Fighting Illini Sportsbook Odds and Betting Line
Bettors looking to go with the Illinois Fighting Illini in this one found them listed as -10.5-point favorites earlier on the NCAA basketball betting odds menu for Tuesday's contest. Check for line moves and odds updates as money coming in on the Scarlet Knights was expected to move the line.
Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs Illinois Fighting Illini Odds and Stats.
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
This college basketball season, the Illinois Fighting Illini are 14-8 overall and 8-12 ATS, while the Rutgers Scarlet Knights are 10-13 and 10-10 ATS. As for the betting totals, Illinois boasts a 7-11 on the OU, and Rutgers is 7-11-1.
The Power Rankings at Odds Shark show No. 296-rated Rutgers Scarlet Knights taking on the No. 88-rated Illinois Fighting Illini in this contest.
How Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs Illinois Fighting Illini Stats Matchup
Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features Illinois's No. 46-ranked scoring average of 72.91 PPG, against a Rutgers Scarlet Knights defense rated No. 94 and allowing 63.83 PPG. The Illinois Fighting Illini FG% has averaged 42.66% to date this season, more than the Rutgers Scarlet Knights shooters have managed so far (39.64% per game).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Scarlet Knights endured a 72-64 loss at the hands of the Hoosiers on Saturday, despite a 24-point effort from Myles Mack at Branch McCracken Court at Assembly Hall.
Malcolm Hill scored 27 points for Illinois on Saturday, leading the Fighting Illini to a 60-58 win over Penn State at State Farm Center.
Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs Illinois Fighting Illini Betting Odds Trends
Rutgers is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
Rutgers is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
Rutgers is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Illinois is 4-10 ATS in its last 14 games
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Illinois's last 12 games
Illinois is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games at home
Illinois is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Rutgers home to Ohio State, Sunday, February 8th
Illinois at Michigan State, Saturday, February 7th
