The Penn State Nittany Lions (19-12, 10-10 Big Ten) will try to build on a three-game road winning stretch at the Illinois Fighting Illini (20-11, 11-9 Big Ten) on March 9, 2023.
Thursday’s matchup between the Fighting Illini and the Nittany Lions features the Fighting Illini as small 2.5-point favorites. The point total for the matchup is 140.
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Illinois Betting Line, Matchup Info Vs. Penn State
- When: Thursday, March 9, 2023 at 6:30 PM ET
- Where: United Center in Chicago, Illinois
- How to Watch on TV: Big Ten Network
- Spread Favorite: Illinois -2.5
- Moneyline Favorite: Illinois -144
- Moneyline Underdog: Penn State +116
- Over/Under: 140 points
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Illinois Betting Trends
- The Fighting Illini have compiled an 18-13-0 ATS record so far this year.
- Illinois has covered the spread 12 times this season (12-11 ATS) when playing as at least 2.5-point favorites.
- The Fighting Illini have come away with 17 wins in the 24 contests they have been listed as the favorites in this season.
- This year, Illinois has won 16 of 22 games when listed as at least -144 or better on the moneyline.
- A total of 14 out of the Fighting Illini’s 31 games this season have hit the over.
- Illinois’ 31 games this season have gone over this contest’s total of 140 points 14 times.
- Fighting Illini outings this year have an average total of 141.2, 1.2 more points than this matchup’s over/under.
Illinois Top Performers
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terrence Shannon Jr. | 29 | 17.1 | 4.7 | 2.9 | 1.3 | 0.5 | 1.7 |
| Matthew Mayer | 31 | 13.0 | 5.4 | 1.2 | 0.8 | 1.3 | 2.2 |
| Jayden Epps | 29 | 10.0 | 1.9 | 1.6 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 1.2 |
| Dain Dainja | 31 | 9.6 | 5.5 | 0.5 | 0.8 | 1.2 | 0.0 |
| Coleman Hawkins | 31 | 9.6 | 6.4 | 3.0 | 1.0 | 1.2 | 1.1 |
Illinois Season Stats
- Illinois is outscoring opponents by 8.0 points per game with a +249 scoring differential overall. It puts up 74.6 points per game (113th in college basketball) and gives up 66.6 per contest (76th in college basketball).
- The 36.6 rebounds per game the Fighting Illini average rank 21st in the nation, and are 5.3 more than the 31.3 their opponents grab per contest.
- With 71.2 points per game in Big Ten contests, the Fighting Illini are tallying 3.4 fewer points per game in conference games compared to their season average (74.6 PPG).
- Illinois’ defense has been less productive in Big Ten matchups this season, allowing 69.1 points per contest, compared to its season average of 66.6 PPG allowed.
- In Big Ten tilts, the Fighting Illini tally fewer threes per contest (6.7) and own a lower three-point percentage (29.1%) than their season averages (7.7, 31.0%).
- At home, Illinois is posting 7.5 more points per game (77.5) than it is away from home (70.0).
- The Fighting Illini give up 62.1 points per game when playing at home this year, compared to 69.8 on the road.
Illinois Recent And Upcoming Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/20/2023 | Minnesota | W 78-69 | Home | -13.5 |
| 2/23/2023 | Northwestern | W 66-62 | Home | -7.5 |
| 2/26/2023 | Ohio State | L 72-60 | Away | -4.5 |
| 3/2/2023 | Michigan | W 91-87 | Home | -5 |
| 3/5/2023 | Purdue | L 76-71 | Away | +6.5 |
| 3/9/2023 | Penn State | – | Home | -2.5 |
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Penn State Betting Trends
- Penn State has won 17 games against the spread this season, while failing to cover 14 times.
- The Nittany Lions are 7-5 ATS this season when playing as at least 2.5-point underdogs.
- Penn State has won four, or 33.3%, of the 12 games it has played as underdogs this season.
- The Nittany Lions have a record of 4-8, a 33.3% win rate, when they’re set as an underdog of +116 or more by sportsbooks this season.
- In Penn State’s 31 chances this season, the combined scoring has gone over the point total 17 times.
- The Nittany Lions have played 17 games this season that finished with a combined score higher than 140 points.
- Penn State’s average game total this season has been 140.5, 0.5 more points than this matchup’s over/under.
Penn State Top Performers
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Pickett | 31 | 18.0 | 7.3 | 7.0 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 1.4 |
| Seth Lundy | 30 | 14.0 | 6.1 | 0.9 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 2.6 |
| Andrew Funk | 31 | 12.0 | 2.8 | 1.2 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 2.9 |
| Camren Wynter | 31 | 8.7 | 2.7 | 2.0 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 1.1 |
| Myles Dread | 31 | 5.5 | 2.0 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 1.6 |
Penn State Season Stats
- The Nittany Lions outscore opponents by 4.2 points per game (posting 72.4 points per game, 166th in college basketball, and giving up 68.2 per contest, 123rd in college basketball) and have a +130 scoring differential.
- Penn State falls short in the rebound battle by an average of 3.0 boards. It pulls down 30.4 rebounds per game (302nd in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 33.4.
- The Nittany Lions have averaged 2.7 fewer points in Big Ten play (69.7) than overall (72.4).
- Penn State has conceded 1.5 more points per game in Big Ten games (69.7) than overall (68.2).
- The Nittany Lions make fewer 3-pointers in Big Ten play (10.9 per game) than overall (11.1), but have a higher 3-point percentage in conference games (39.9%) than overall (39.4%).
- At home, Penn State scores 76.8 points per game. Away, it averages 68.4.
- The Nittany Lions concede 65.9 points per game at home, and 72.5 away.
Penn State Recent And Upcoming Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/18/2023 | Minnesota | W 76-69 | Away | -7.5 |
| 2/23/2023 | Ohio State | W 75-71 | Away | +2.5 |
| 2/26/2023 | Rutgers | L 59-56 | Home | -4.5 |
| 3/1/2023 | Northwestern | W 68-65 | Away | +4.5 |
| 3/5/2023 | Maryland | W 65-64 | Home | -4 |
| 3/9/2023 | Illinois | – | Away | +2.5 |
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