The college basketball betting odds menu features a clash between Illinois and Penn State on Sunday, with the host Fighting Illini trying to win and cover the NCAA basketball point spread line.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Penn State Nittany Lions opened as -1-point favorites in this one at most sportsbooks tracked at Odds Shark, including Sportsbook. The total was set to open a bit later (check out Sportsbook for the latest situation).
Penn State Nittany Lions vs Illinois Fighting Illini Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Penn State Nittany Lions will try to spoil to the party and cover the point spread on Sunday; they are 11-10-1 ATS against the betting line this season, while the Illinois Fighting Illini are 9-10-2 ATS. Penn State Nittany Lions are 10-12 on betting the total; Illinois Fighting Illini are 9-12.
It's a betting matchup between the No. 195-rated Illinois Fighting Illini and the No. 99-ranked Penn State Nittany Lions, according to the latest pro hoops power rankings here at Odds Shark.
Statistical Matchup
Rebounding is always a key handicapping betting consideration and Penn State is ranked No. 117 in NCAA basketball at 36.12 per game. Contrast that with Illinois's No. 176 mark in the paint. When it comes to three-point shooting, Illinois is the No. 179-ranked team in the country at 7.08 per game, while Penn State rates No. 176 at 7.15 per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Penn State earned a 74-70 victory over Maryland on Wednesday, getting 25 points from Lamar Stevens at Bryce Jordan Center.
Trent Frazier was dynamite, scoring 32 points and adding 1 rebounds but Wisconsin still won, 78-69, over Illinois on Thursday at State Farm Center.
- Penn State is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
- Penn State is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
- The total has gone OVER in 8 of Penn State's last 11 games
- Penn State is 6-11-1 ATS in its last 18 games on the road
- Illinois is 3-5-2 ATS in its last 10 games
- Illinois is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of Illinois's last 5 games
- Illinois is 1-3-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Penn State home to Ohio State, Thursday, February 15th
Illinois at Indiana, Wednesday, February 14th
