Free NCAA Hoops Pick: Fighting Illini vs. Boilermakers CBB Odds
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2023 NCAA Basketball Handicapping Fighting Illini vs. Purdue
- (20-10) Illinois Fighting Illini vs. Purdue Boilermakers (25-5)
- Date: Sunday, March 5th
- Time: 12:30 ET
- Venue: Mackey Arena, West Lafayette
- CBB Moneyline Odds: Fighting Illini +310 | Boilermakers -400
- NCAAB Betting ATS Odds: Illinois +8.5 | Purdue -8.5 (Bet Now!)
- CBB Betting Total: O/U 139.0
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Illinois Fighting Illini
Overall, Illinois has an 20-10 overall record. Meanwhile, in their 13 road games this season, Illinois has a record of 5-8.
Having been the underdog in 5 games, the Fighting Illini have gone 2-3 straight up. Heading into today’s contest, they are the +8.5 underdogs on the spread.
At this moment, Illinois currently has a record of 11-8 in Big Ten action. In non-conference games, the team has a mark of 9-2.
Coming into the game, Terrence Shannon Jr. is the team leader in scoring, averaging 17.2 points per game. In addition to his scoring, Jr. is grabbing 4.9 rebounds and adding 2.9 assists. Illinois’ second leading scorer is Matthew Mayer, who has hit 42.2% of his field goal attempts and is averaging 12.9 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.
Purdue Boilermakers
At this time, the Boilermakers have a 25-5 overall record, Purdue squares off with Illinois. Presently, the Boilermakers have been the home team 17 times, sitting with a record of 15-2.
Getting ready to play for the 25 times as the favorite, Purdue has gone 22-3 in those matchups. Playing at home, the Boilermakers come into this game as -8.5 point favorites.
At this moment, Purdue currently has a record of 14-5 in Big Ten action. In non-conference games, the team has a mark of 11-0.
Coming into the game, Zach Edey is the team leader in scoring, averaging 22.1 points per game. In addition to his scoring, Edey is grabbing 13.1 rebounds and adding 1.5 assists. Purdue’s second leading scorer is Fletcher Loyer, who has hit 38.3% of his field goal attempts and is averaging 11.9 points per game.
Boilermakers Key Stats
At this time, the Boilermakers offense is one of the top units in the country at 79.8 points per game, placing them 18th in the NCAA. In addition, Purdue’s offensive attack is heavily reliant on getting the ball inside, as 60.99% of their shots have come inside the arc. So far, the team is ranked 13th in overall field goal percentage at 49.3%. When the Boilermakers have taken 3-point shots, they are hitting 39.1% of their looks.
In terms of pace, Purdue is below the NCAA average in possessions per game, averaging just 66.1 per contest, placing them just 548th in college basketball. Currently, the team is one of the better rebounding teams in the country, at 38.6 rebounds per contest. This figure includes 11.2 offensive boards per game.
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Illinois Fighting Illini vs. Purdue Boilermakers CBB Betting Trends
- First, Illinois is 1-4 vs. the spread in their last 5 games. The Fighting Illini are 3-2 straight up in these matchups.
- Second, Illinois is 6-4 ATS in their last 10 games on the road, going 6-4 SU.
- At this point, Fighting Illini are 1-2 SU in their last 3 games as the underdog. They are 3-0 vs. the spread in these contests.
- Also, Boilermakers are 2-1 SU in their last 3 games as the favorite. They are 1-2 vs. the spread in these contests.
Free Illinois Fighting Illini vs. Purdue Boilermakers CBB Betting Pick:
Free Spread Prediction: Illinois Fighting Illini +8.5
After crunching the numbers for this matchup, anyone looking to get a wager on this game between the Illinois Fighting Illini and Purdue Boilermakers would be best served by taking Illinois at +8.5. Each side comes into this game looking to slow the game down and make their opponent defend deep into the shot clock. Even though Purdue is the favorite, this slow style of play figures to keep the game closer than oddsmakers are expecting. In addition, siding with Illinois as the underdogs has been profitable of late, as they are 4-1 vs. the spread (last 5). In this matchup, we like the home dogs and will take Illinois +8.5.
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