The No. 21 Indiana Hoosiers (11-2, 2-0 Big 10) welcome the Illinois Fighting Illini (4-9, 0-2 Big 10) to Assembly Hall as they attempt to extend their nine-game home winning streak. The game begins at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 3, 2019.
Illinois Fighting Illini vs. Indiana Hoosiers Betting Prediction
In the Fighting Illini’s last game, they blew out the Evansville Aces, 99-60. The Fighting Illini had a much better turnover percentage (15.4 vs. 29.3) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.648 vs. 0.434). Illinois received a boost from Ayo Dosunmu, who had 18 points and six rebounds.
The Hoosiers won big over the Chicago State Cougars in their last matchup, 104-55. The Hoosiers had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (41.0 vs. 21.7) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.616 vs. 0.358). Romeo Langford was the game’s high scorer with 19 points on 7-for-12 shooting from the field.
After splitting two games last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. The Hoosiers won the most recent contest 78-68. The Hoosiers had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.659 vs. 0.444) and had a better free throw rate (0.455 vs. 0.370).
Juwan Morgan and Langford have played well over the last five games for Indiana. Morgan has averaged 0 points per game. Not to be outdone, Langford has recorded 0 points a game during that span.
The sharp-shooting offense of Indiana (eighth in the country with an effective field goal percentage 0.588) will battle against the porous defense of Illinois (266th in effective field goal percentage allowed 0.523). The Hoosiers figure to have the advantage on that side of the ball. Furthermore, the Fighting Illini, who rank 315th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.181), could struggle to get to the line against the Hoosiers, who rank 12th in opponents’ FTA rate (0.155).
Illinois at Indiana Betting Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Indiana, ATS Winner – Illinois, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Illinois ranks 55th in three pointers attempted per game (25.8) while Indiana ranks 243rd (18.1).
The Hoosiers rank 41st in blocks per game (4.5) while the Fighting Illini rank 149th (2.5).
Indiana ranks 115th in rebounds per game (36.8) while Illinois ranks 208th in rebounds allowed per game (38.0).
The Fighting Illini rank 52nd in steals per game (7.7) while the Hoosiers rank 131st in steals allowed per game (6.8).
Indiana ranks 37th in assists per game (16.1) while Illinois ranks 88th (14.5).
Bettings Trends:
The Fighting Illini have scored an equal number of points as their opponents. On the season, Illinois has lost by an average of 0.4 points.
During their last five games, the Hoosiers have scored an average of 86.0 points per game (7.1 above their season average) and allowed an average of 60.0 points per game (4.0 below their season average).
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