Illinois Fighting Illini Face the Maryland Terrapins: NCAA Basketball Odds and Betting Trends

The Illinois Fighting Illini hope to send their betting backers to the pay window on Thursday as they look to cover the point spread at Xfinity Center against the Maryland Terrapins.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

Bettors looking to go with the Maryland Terrapins in this one found them listed as -14.5-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 Maryland Terrapins Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The Maryland Terrapins currently sport a 23-6 record overall in NCAA basketball action, and have posted a corresponding betting slate of 12-15-2 ATS. The Illinois Fighting Illini are 13-16 and 12-12-3 ATS. Betting totals have seen the Maryland Terrapins produce a 12-16-1 OVER/UNDER record on the season, while the Illinois Fighting Illini have gone 13-13-1 against the totals betting line.

The Power Rankings at Odds Shark show No. 195-rated Illinois Fighting Illini taking on the No. 173-rated Maryland Terrapins in this contest.

Statistical Matchup

Rebounding is always a key handicapping betting consideration and Illinois is ranked No. 250 in NCAA basketball at 31.76 per game. Contrast that with Maryland's No. 158 mark in the paint. When it comes to three-point shooting, Maryland is the No. 124-ranked team in the country at 7.21 per game, while Illinois rates No. 58 at 8.28 per game.