Illinois vs Maryland Easttern Shore Prediction 11-23-24 College Basketball Picks
Maryland-Eastern Shore (2-5) vs. Illinois (3-1)
November 23, 2024 4:00 pm EDT
The Line: Illinois -33.5; Over/Under: -
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In this article, we will formulate an Illinois vs. Maryland Eastern Shore Prediction for this college basketball game on Saturday, November 23, at the State Farm Center.
How Does Illinois Bounce Back?
Illinois in the last game faced off against Alabama and they didn’t play well. The offense scored 87 points, but the defense gave up 100 points and that led to the defeat. Illinois as a team shot 45.1 percent from the field and 33.3 percent from behind the three point line. Will Riley had a strong game putting up 18 points, nine rebounds, and four assists. Illinois on the team is shooting 88.8 points while thier defense is giving up 69.8 points per game. The offense is ranked 20th in the league while the defense is ranked 157th in the league. In this game, Illinois is going to need to find a way to run up the score again.
Slow Start for Maryland Eastern Shore
It’s been a slow start for Maryland Eastern Shore and they are coming off another loss in the last game. In the last game against Murray State, the offense only scored 61 points while the defense gave up 79 points and that led to the defeat. Ketron Shaw did have a strong game putting up 24 points, seven rebounds, and one assist, but the rest of the offensive productive wasn’t enough and that led to the defeat. Maryland Easttern Shore is averaging 79.7 points while their defense is giving up 80.6 poitns per game. The offense has been good, but the defense hasn’t made enough stops. The offense is ranked 149th in the league while hte defense is ranked 333rd.
Maryland Eastern Shore vs Illinois Prediction
This game is going to be a shootout. Illinois is averaging 88.8 points per game and they are going to have no issue running up the score here. Maryland Eastern Shore is averaging 79.7 points per game, and they are going to have no issue running up the score either. It’s not going to be enough to win thie game, but it’s going to be enough to push this game over. Back the over to cash here.
