The players to watch will include Terrence Shannon Jr. and Olivier Nkamhoua when the No. 14 Illinois Fighting Illini (12-4, 3-2 Big Ten) meet the Michigan Wolverines (7-10, 2-4 Big Ten) at Crisler Center, tipping off at 8:30 PM ET on Thursday. Illinois is a small 2.5-point favorite against Michigan when the Fighting Illini face off with the Wolverines on Thursday. The over/under is 153 points for the game.
Illinois vs. Michigan Betting Lines
| Favorite | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | -2.5 | 153 points |
Computer Picks
| Spread Pick | Illinois (-2.5) |
|---|---|
| Total Pick | Under (153) |
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Illinois vs. Michigan Stat Rankings
| Illinois Avg. (Rank) | Michigan Avg. (Rank) | |
|---|---|---|
| 81.7 (35th) | Points Scored | 79.7 (62nd) |
| 67.4 (83rd) | Points Allowed | 77.0 (308th) |
| (1st) | Rebounds | (1st) |
| 11.0 (33rd) | Off. Rebounds | 8.6 (187th) |
| 8.6 (68th) | 3pt Made | 9.2 (44th) |
| 13.1 (202nd) | Assists | 13.6 (156th) |
| 11.3 (156th) | Turnovers | 12.6 (263rd) |
Illinois vs. Michigan Betting Trends
- The Fighting Illini are 8-6-1 against the spread this season.
- As 2.5-point favorites or more, Illinois is 5-5-1 against the spread.
- Out of 15 Fighting Illini games so far this year, nine have gone over the total.
- In six games this year, Illinois and its opponent have combined to score more than 153 points.
- The over/under for this game is 153 points, 3.9 more than the average point total for Fighting Illini games this season.
- Michigan has beaten the spread six times in 17 games.
- The Wolverines have two wins ATS (2-2-1) as a 2.5-point underdog or more this year.
- There have been nine Illinois’ games (out of 15) that hit the over this season.
- Wolverines games have had over 153 points 10 times this season.
- This season, Michigan’s games have resulted in an average scoring total of 156.7, which is 3.7 points higher than the over/under for this matchup.
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Illinois Impact Players
- Shannon puts up 21.7 points, 4.5 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game. At the other end, he averages 1.0 steal and 1.3 blocked shots.
- Quincy Guerrier leads his team in rebounds per game (7.3), and also puts up 11.1 points and 0.3 assists. At the other end, he delivers 0.3 steals and 0.6 blocked shots.
- Coleman Hawkins averages 10.5 points, 5.6 rebounds and 2.6 assists per game, shooting 40.5% from the field and 35.5% from downtown with 1.7 made 3-pointers per game.
- Ty Rodgers is putting up 6.2 points, 2.4 assists and 5.1 rebounds per game.
Michigan Impact Players
- Nkamhoua is putting up a team-best 7.5 rebounds per contest. And he is producing 17.1 points and 2.6 assists, making 54.0% of his shots from the floor and 36.7% from 3-point range, with 1.3 treys per contest.
- Nimari Burnett is posting 9.9 points, 4.8 rebounds and 2.6 assists per game, making 38.6% of his shots from the field and 32.9% from 3-point range, with 1.6 triples per contest.
- The Wolverines receive 12.9 points, 4.2 rebounds and 1.4 assists per game from Terrance Williams II.
- Tarris Reed Jr. gives the Wolverines 8.1 points, 6.4 rebounds and 0.5 assists per game. He also posts 0.8 steals and 1.4 blocked shots.
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