Illinois vs. Maryland: College Basketball Betting Preview, Tips And Picks – January 14, 2024

Written By PlayPicks Staff on January 14, 2024

The No. 10 Illinois Fighting Illini (12-3, 3-1 Big Ten) will meet the Maryland Terrapins (10-6, 2-3 Big Ten) on Sunday at 2:00 PM ET at State Farm Center. Marcus Domask and Julian Reese will be among the players to watch for the Fighting Illini and Terrapins, respectively. The Fighting Illini square off against the Terrapins in a game that Illinois is currently a healthy favorite by 9 points. A 138-point total has been set for the game.

Illinois vs. Maryland Betting Lines

Illinois vs Maryland Betting Information
Favorite Spread Total
Illinois -9 138 points

Computer Picks

Spread Pick Illinois (-9)
Total Pick Over (138)

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Illinois vs. Maryland Stat Rankings

Illinois Avg. (Rank) Maryland Avg. (Rank)
82.7 (28th) Points Scored 70.6 (273rd)
66.9 (77th) Points Allowed 63.3 (19th)
(1st) Rebounds (1st)
11.1 (30th) Off. Rebounds 11.3 (24th)
8.8 (58th) 3pt Made 6.2 (297th)
13.4 (179th) Assists 10.8 (335th)
11.5 (166th) Turnovers 11.4 (160th)

Illinois vs. Maryland Betting Trends

  • The Fighting Illini’s record against the spread is 8-5-1.
  • Illinois is 3-4 as 9-point favorites or more.
  • The Fighting Illini have seen eight of their 14 games go over the point total.
  • Nine times so far this year, Illinois and its opponent have combined for more than 138 points.
  • The average total for Fighting Illini games this season has been 149.5, which is 11.5 points higher than the total for this game.
  • Against the spread, Maryland is 4-11-0 this season.
  • This season, eight of Illinois’ 14 games have hit the over.
  • Terrapins games have had over 138 points four times this season.
  • Maryland’s games average 133.9 total points, 4.1 fewer than the total for this matchup.

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Illinois Impact Players

  • Terrence Shannon Jr. is tops on his squad in both points (21.7) and assists (2.5) per game, and also averages 4.5 rebounds. At the other end, he averages 1.0 steal and 1.3 blocked shots.
  • Domask leads the Fighting Illini at 3.3 assists per contest, while also averaging 4.6 rebounds and 14.1 points.
  • Quincy Guerrier posts a team-high 7.5 rebounds per game. He is also putting up 11.4 points and 0.3 assists, shooting 48.4% from the field and 30.0% from beyond the arc with 1.0 made 3-pointers per contest.
  • Coleman Hawkins averages 10.8 points, 5.5 rebounds and 2.8 assists per game. At the other end, he posts 1.3 steals and 1.3 blocked shots.
  • Ty Rodgers averages 6.3 points, 5.1 rebounds and 2.3 assists per contest, shooting 51.3% from the floor.

Maryland Impact Players

  • Reese leads the Terrapins in rebounding (9.7 per game), and averages 13.4 points and 0.9 assists. He also delivers 1.2 steals and 2.4 blocked shots.
  • Donta Scott is posting 10.8 points, 5.0 rebounds and 0.8 assists per contest, making 41.6% of his shots from the field and 37.7% from 3-point range, with 1.6 treys per game.
  • The Terrapins receive 7.5 points, 4.6 rebounds and 2.8 assists per game from Deshawn Harris-Smith.
  • Jordan Geronimo gets the Terrapins 6.1 points, 3.6 rebounds and 0.7 assists per game. He also posts 0.8 steals and 1.0 block.

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