Illinois Fighting Illini (27-8 SU, 20-15-2 ATS) vs. Iowa State Cyclones (29-7 SU, 25-10-2 ATS)
When: Thursday, March 28th, 10:09 PM (ET)
Where: TD Garden, Boston, MA
TV: TBS
Betting odds
Point Spread: ILL +2/IOWAST -2
Total: 145.5
Money Line: Illinois Fighting Illini +111/-137
Notable Injuries
Fighting Illini: Max Williams (Out) Undisclosed
Cyclones: Kayden Fish (Out) Shoulder, Jelani Hamilton (Out) Redshirt, JT Rock (Out) Redshirt
Recent Form
Illinois steps onto the court as a 2-point underdog, with a notable 3-3 record as the underdog this season. On the road, they’ve secured a 7-5 record, boasting an average scoring margin of +5.7 points per game. Their games have frequently surpassed the total points line, with a 27-10 over/under record this season, indicating a tendency towards high-scoring matchups.
Conversely, Iowa State has showcased dominance at home with a 23-1 record, extending their home-winning streak to 19 games. As favorites, they’ve maintained a strong performance, with a 25-3 record when expected to win.
Betting Trends
Illinois has excelled against the spread (ATS) on the road, with an 8-3-1 record, and an impressive 7-3 ATS in their last 10 road games.
Iowa State’s home ATS record stands out at 18-5-1, reflecting their comfort and success on home turf.
The over/under line for this matchup is 145.5, surpassing the average line for Iowa State games but below Illinois’s high-scoring game average.
