Illinois Fighting Illini Host the Purdue Boilermakers in NCAA College Basketball Action

Purdue takes to the basketball court against Illinois on Thursday, hoping to send the Fighting Illini to a loss while covering the college basketball betting point spread at State Farm Center.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

The Purdue Boilermakers opened as -10-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).

Purdue Boilermakers vs Illinois Fighting Illini Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The Illinois Fighting Illini currently sport a 13-16 record overall in NCAA basketball action, and have posted a corresponding betting slate of 10-13-2 ATS. The Purdue Boilermakers are 24-5 and 15-13-1 ATS. Betting totals have seen the Illinois Fighting Illini produce a 10-15 OVER/UNDER record on the season, while the Purdue Boilermakers have gone 14-15 against the totals betting line.

The power rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Illinois Fighting Illini rated this week at No. 195 and the Purdue Boilermakers sitting at No. 16.

Statistical Matchup

Rebounding is always a key handicapping betting consideration and Purdue is ranked No. 142 in NCAA basketball at 35.41 per game. Contrast that with Illinois's No. 196 mark in the paint. When it comes to three-point shooting, Illinois is the No. 192-ranked team in the country at 6.93 per game, while Purdue rates No. 29 at 9.48 per game.