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2023 NCAA Basketball Handicapping Fighting Illini vs. Arkansas
- (20-12) Illinois Fighting Illini vs. Arkansas Razorbacks (20-13)
- Date: Thursday, March 16th
- Time: 4:30 ET
- Venue: Wells Fargo Arena (IA), Des Moines
- CBB Moneyline Odds: Fighting Illini +129 | Razorbacks -155
- NCAAB Betting ATS Odds: Illinois +2.5 | Arkansas -2.5 (Bet Now!)
- CBB Betting Total: O/U 144.5
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Illinois Fighting Illini
At this point, Illinois heads into their matchup vs Arkansas with a record of 20-12 while looking to shake a 2 game losing streak. Presently, in their 14 road games this season, the Fighting Illini have a record of 5-9.
Having been the underdog in 6 games, Illinois has gone 2-4 straight up. Heading into today’s contest, they are the +2.5 underdogs on the spread.
Presently, Illinois has a record of 9-2 in non-conference games. In Big Ten action, they have a mark of 11-10.
Coming into the game, Terrence Shannon Jr. is the team leader in scoring, averaging 17.1 points per game. In addition to his scoring, Jr. is grabbing 4.7 rebounds and adding 2.9 assists. Illinois’ second leading scorer is Matthew Mayer, who has hit 41.4% of his field goal attempts and is averaging 12.8 points per game.
Fighting Illini Offense
So far, the Fighting Illini have been an above average unit, averaging 75.8 points per game, good for 66th in the NCAA. In addition, Illinois’ offensive attack is heavily reliant on getting the ball inside, as 57.36% of their shots have come inside the arc. So far, the team is ranked 131st in overall field goal percentage at 45.3%. When the Fighting Illini have taken 3-point shots, they are hitting 36.7% of their looks.
In terms of pace, Illinois is below the NCAA average in possessions per game, averaging just 66.9 per contest, placing them just 506th in college basketball. Currently, the team is one of the better rebounding teams in the country, at 38.5 rebounds per contest. This figure includes 11.5 offensive boards per game.
Arkansas Razorbacks
At this time, the Razorbacks have a 20-13 overall record, Arkansas squares off with Illinois. So far, Arkansas has been the home team 19 times, sitting with a record of 15-4.
Getting ready to play for the 23 times as the favorite, Arkansas has gone 18-5 in those matchups. Playing at home, the Razorbacks come into this game as -2.5 point favorites.
Presently, Arkansas has a record of 11-2 in non-conference games. In Southeastern action, they have a mark of 9-11.
Coming into the game, Ricky Council IV is the team leader in scoring, averaging 15.9 points per game. In addition to his scoring, IV is grabbing 3.4 rebounds and adding 2.3 assists. Arkansas’ second leading scorer is Anthony Black, who has hit 46.5% of his field goal attempts and is averaging 12.8 points per game.
Razorbacks Key Stats
So far, the Razorbacks have been an above average unit, averaging 76.9 points per game, good for 53rd in the NCAA. In addition, Arkansas’ offensive attack is heavily reliant on getting the ball inside, as 65.75% of their shots have come inside the arc. So far, the team is ranked 216th in overall field goal percentage at 44.0%. When the Razorbacks have taken 3-point shots, they are hitting 30.7% of their looks.
In terms of pace, Arkansas is below the NCAA average in possessions per game, averaging just 70.6 per contest, placing them just 306th in college basketball. Currently, the team is pulling down rebounds at a similar rate to the NCAA average at 38.2 rebounds per contest. This figure includes 11.2 offensive boards per game.
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Illinois Fighting Illini vs. Arkansas Razorbacks CBB Betting Trends
- Firstly, Illinois is 1-4 vs. the spread in their last 5 games. The Fighting Illini are 2-3 straight up in these matchups.
- Secondly, Illinois is 6-4 ATS in their last 10 games on the road, going 4-6 SU.
- At this point, Fighting Illini are 0-3 SU in their last 3 games as the underdog. They are 3-0 vs. the spread in these contests.
- Also, Razorbacks are 2-1 SU in their last 3 games as the favorite. They are 2-1 vs. the spread in these contests.
Free Illinois Fighting Illini vs. Arkansas Razorbacks CBB Betting Pick:
Free Spread Prediction: Illinois Fighting Illini +2.5
If you are looking to get a wager down on today’s matchup betwen the Illinois Fighting Illini and Arkansas Razorbacks, we see Illinois as the best bet on the spread at +2.5. Look for the Fighting Illini’s offense to continue their strong 3-point shooting as they are averaging 9.23 made 3’s per contest. Not only do they have the edge from beyond the arc, but they also have a good track record vs the spread as the underdog. In Illinois’ last 10 games on the road, they have an ATS mark of 6-4. Going into the game, we feel good about grabbing Illinois +2.5.
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