Indiana Hoosiers (12-7) vs. Illinois Fighting Illini (14-5)
January 27, 2024 3:00 pm EDT
The Line: Illinois Fighting Illini -14.5; Over/Under: +157
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The Indiana Hoosiers need a win after losing 4 of their last 6 games. The Illinois Fighting Illini look for a win after splitting their last 6 games. Let’s preview this game and give out a Indiana Hoosiers vs Illinois Fighting Illini prediction.
Indiana Hoosiers Betting Preview
The Indiana Hoosiers recently beat Minnesota while losing to Purdue and Wisconsin. The Indiana Hoosiers are averaging 74.2 points on 47.9 percent shooting and allowing 74.3 points on 42 percent shooting. Malik Reneau is averaging 16.5 points and 6.1 rebounds, while Kel’el Ware is averaging 14.2 points and 1.8 assists. Mackenzie Mgbako is the third double-digit scorer and Trey Galloway is grabbing 2.3 rebounds. The Indiana Hoosiers are shooting 34.1 percent from beyond the arc and 64.4 percent from the free throw line. The Indiana Hoosiers are allowing 33.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32.1 rebounds per game.
Illinois Fighting Illini Betting Preview
The Illinois Fighting Illini beat Michigan and Rutgers while losing to Northwestern lately. The Illinois Fighting Illini are averaging 83.7 points on 46.5 percent shooting and allowing 69 points on 40.2 percent shooting. Terrence Shannon Jr. is averaging 20.5 points and 4.2 rebounds, while Marcus Domask is averaging 15.1 points and 4.5 rebounds. Coleman Hawkins is the third double-digit scorer and Quincy Guerrier is grabbing 8.1 rebounds. The Illinois Fighting Illini are shooting 34.3 percent from beyond the arc and 72.3 percent from the free throw line. The Illinois Fighting Illini are allowing 32.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 39.6 rebounds per game.
Indiana Hoosiers vs Illinois Fighting Illini prediction
The Indiana Hoosiers have had issues on the road this season, and they didn’t play any defense in losses to Wisconsin and Purdue. The Illinois Fighting Illini are healthy, they’re 10-2 SU at home, and they’ve quietly racked up a 7-2-1 ATS record in their last 10 games. Illinois is simply the more balanced team, and the defense is the difference here. Indiana is giving up points left and right lately. Give me Illinois in a home beat down.
