The Washington Huskies and Illinois Fighting Illini meet Thursday in the college basketball action at the State Farm Center. Here’s a Illinois vs Washington Prediction. This article will include a Illinois vs Washington Pick.
Washington Huskies Betting Preview
The Washington Huskies beat Oregon, lost to Nebraska, and they play Northwestern next. Washington has lost 5 of its last 7 games.
The Washington Huskies are averaging 79 points on 44.9 percent shooting and allowing 73.3 points on 43.3 percent shooting. Hannes Steinbach is averaging 17.5 points and 11.2 rebounds, while Zoom Diallo is averaging 15.1 points and 3.2 rebounds. Desmond Calude is the third double-digit scorer and Wesley Yates III is dishing 1.1 assists. The Washington Huskies are shooting 31.4 percent from beyond the arc and 77.1 percent from the free throw line. The Washington Huskies are allowing 31.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 35.9 rebounds per game.
Illinois Fighting Illini Betting Preview
The Illinois Fighting Illini beat Purdue and Maryland, and they play Nebraska next. Illinois has won 9 straight games.
The Illinois Fighting Illini are averaging 85.5 points on 47.1 percent shooting and allowing 68.3 points on 40.4 percent shooting. Keaton Wagler is averaging 17.5 points and 5 rebounds, while Kylan Boswell is averaging 14.3 points and 4.2 rebounds. Andrej Stojakovic is the third double-digit scorer and David Mirkovic is grabbing 8.4 rebounds. The Illinois Fighting Illini are shooting 36 percent from beyond the arc and 79.4 percent from the free throw line. The Illinois Fighting Illini are allowing 31.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 38.6 rebounds per game.
Why the Illinois Fighting Illini will win
- Illinois has won each of its last 18 games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Washington has lost each of its last nine night games against Conference opponents.
- Illinois has won the first half in each of its last 14 night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Why the Washington Huskies will win
- Washington has won eight of its last nine Thursday games.
Total Points Facts
- Fifteen of Washington’s last 17 night games against AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 153 or fewer points.
- Six of Illinois’ last seven games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 147 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Illinois ranks 365th among Division 1 teams for steals per game this season (3.7).
- Illinois ranks 365th among Division 1 teams for opponent turnovers per game this season (7.9).
- Washington ranks 27th among Division 1 teams for free throw percentage this season (77.1%).
- Washington ranks 33rd among Division 1 teams for opponent steals per game this season (5.4).
Illinois vs Washington Prediction
Washington hasn’t done much consistent winning this season, but it’s had success covering numbers and competing. Washington has covered 5 of its last 6 games. With that said, I’ve been pounding the table for Illinois all season and all it’s done is win and cover. Illinois hasn’t lost since December 19, has covered 7 of its last 9 games and just beat Purdue in Purdue. Illinois is solid at both ends of the floor and not a team I’m excited to step in front of. Thick number, but I’m high on this squad. Give me Illinois in a blowout home victory.