NCAA Basketball Odds: Illinois-Chicago Flames vs Illinois Fighting Illini

The Illinois Fighting Illini host Illinois-Chicago on Saturday, looking to build on their 5-5 mark against the 1-5 Flames in college basketball betting action at United Center.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

Sportsbooks (including Sportsbook) had the Illinois Fighting Illini betting line as -19.5-point favorites in this particular matchup earlier in the day. Also, watch for the Sportsbook over/under total value at Sportsbook.

Illinois-Chicago Flames vs Illinois Fighting Illini Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The Illinois Fighting Illini bring a 5-5 record (3-3-2 ATS) to this tilt against the 1-5 Flames, who are 1-5 ATS. Those OVER/UNDER betting have witnessed Illinois go 3-5 so far and the Illinois-Chicago Flames go 2-4.

According to new college basketball power rankings here at Odds Shark, it's the No. 170-ranked Illinois Fighting Illini and the No. 287-rated Illinois-Chicago Flames in this matchup.

Statistical Matchup

Rating these schools in several key categories is important for handicappers and Illinois has the nation's No. 126-rated offensive output, at 75.2 PPG. The visiting Illinois-Chicago Flames defense ranks No. 228 allowing on average 78.83 PPG. The Fighting Illini FG% has averaged 45.16% so far, more than the Illinois Flames marksmen have achieved on the year, 37.34% per game.