Illinois vs Arkansas Prediction 11-28-24 College Basketball Picks
Arkansas (5-1) vs. Illinois (5-1)
November 28, 2024 4:00 pm EDT
The Line: Illinois -2.5; Over/Under: +156.5
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The Arkansas Razorbacks and Illinois Fighting Illini meet Thursday in college basketball action at the T-Mobile Center. Here’s an Illinois vs Arkansas Prediction. This article will include an Illinois vs Arkansas Pick.
Arkansas Razorbacks Betting Preview
The Arkansas Razorbacks beat Little Rock and Maryland Eastern Shore, and they play Miami, UTSA, and Michigan next. The Arkansas Razorbacks are averaging 81.2 points on 50.3 percent shooting and allowing 59.2 points on 37 percent shooting. Adou Thiero is averaging 18 points and 5.8 rebounds, while Boogie Fland is averaging 17.2 points and 5.5 assists. Zvonimir Ivisic is the third double-digit scorer and Johnell Davis is grabbing 4.7 rebounds. The Arkansas Razorbacks are shooting 35.5 percent from beyond the arc and 75.7 percent from the free throw line. The Arkansas Razorbacks are allowing 26.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 36.5 rebounds per game.
Illinois Fighting Illini Betting Preview
The Illinois Fighting Illini beat Maryland Eastern Shore and Little Rock, and they play Northwestern, Wisconsin, and Tennessee next. The Illinois Fighting Illini are averaging 89 points on 44.8 percent shooting and allowing 58.8 points on 34.4 percent shooting. Will Riley is averaging 17.2 points and 5.3 rebounds, while Tomislav Ivisic is averaging 15.5 points and 8.7 rebounds. Kasparas Jakucionis is the third double-digit scorer and Ben Humrichous is grabbing 3.5 rebounds. The Illinois Fighting Illini are shooting 33 percent from beyond the arc and 70.4 percent from the free throw line. The Illinois Fighting Illini are allowing 26.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 50.2 rebounds per game.
Why the Arkansas Razorbacks will win
- Arkansas has won each of its last seven games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Illinois has lost five of its last six games against AP-ranked opponents.
- Arkansas has won the first half in each of its last five day games against non-AP-ranked opponents at a neutral venue.
Illinois vs Arkansas Prediction
this should be a fun game, as we’ve seen the Arkansas Razorbacks and Illinois Fighting Illini fail their first tests. Arkansas lost to Baylor in convincing fashion, and Illinois got rocked by Alabama. Another chance for both teams to prove themselves. With that said, I’m grabbing the free bucket with Arkansas, as a strong argument can be made the Razorbacks are the better team. Arkansas is also on a tear offensively. Give me the points.
