Illinois vs. Maryland: College Basketball Betting Preview, Tips And Picks – February 17, 2024

Written By PlayPicks Staff on February 16, 2024

The players to watch will include Jahmir Young when the Maryland Terrapins (14-11, 6-8 Big Ten) meet the No. 14 Illinois Fighting Illini (18-6, 9-4 Big Ten) at XFINITY Center, tipping off at 5:30 PM ET on Saturday. Illinois is a modest 2.5-point favorite against Maryland when the Fighting Illini play the Terrapins on Saturday. The over/under for the game is set at 140.5.

Illinois vs. Maryland Betting Lines

Illinois vs Maryland Betting Information
Favorite Spread Total
Illinois -2.5 140.5 points

Computer Picks

Spread Pick Illinois (-2.5)
Total Pick Over (140.5)

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Illinois vs. Maryland Stat Rankings

Illinois Avg. (Rank) Maryland Avg. (Rank)
83.0 (21st) Points Scored 69.4 (290th)
70.3 (133rd) Points Allowed 63.8 (13th)
(1st) Rebounds (1st)
11.5 (18th) Off. Rebounds 10.9 (31st)
8.6 (67th) 3pt Made 6.2 (294th)
13.2 (167th) Assists 10.8 (328th)
10.5 (103rd) Turnovers 11.7 (221st)

Illinois vs. Maryland Betting Trends

  • The Fighting Illini have 12 wins in 23 games against the spread this season.
  • As 2.5-point favorites or more, Illinois is 9-8-1 against the spread.
  • The Fighting Illini have played 23 games this season, and 16 of them have hit the over.
  • Illinois’ games have had more than 140.5 points scored on 16 occasions this season.
  • The average total for Fighting Illini games this season has been 153.4, 12.9 points higher than the total for this game.
  • Maryland’s record against the spread is 9-15-0.
  • The Terrapins have an ATS record of 4-5 as 2.5-point underdogs or greater.
  • Illinois has played 23 games this season, and 16 of them have hit the over.
  • Terrapins games have gone over 140.5 points on seven occasions this season.
  • Maryland’s games average 133.2 total points, 7.3 fewer than the total for this matchup.

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Illinois Impact Players

  • Marcus Domask puts up a team-best 3.4 assists per contest. He is also posting 15.4 points and 4.5 rebounds, shooting 45.5% from the floor and 26.6% from downtown with 1.0 made 3-pointers per game.
  • Coleman Hawkins puts up 12.3 points, 6.1 rebounds and 2.9 assists per game. Defensively, he posts 1.7 steals and 1.2 blocked shots.
  • Terrence Shannon Jr. paces the Fighting Illini with 21.1 points per contest and 2.4 assists, while also posting 4.2 rebounds.
  • Quincy Guerrier posts a team-high 7.4 rebounds per contest. He is also putting up 10.7 points and 0.2 assists, shooting 47.6% from the field and 35.5% from downtown with 1.1 made 3-pointers per contest.
  • Ty Rodgers puts up 7.0 points, 5.4 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game. Defensively, he averages 0.6 steals and 0.5 blocked shots.

Maryland Impact Players

  • Julian Reese is putting up a team-high 10.1 rebounds per contest. And he is producing 13.4 points and 1.2 assists, making 51.8% of his shots from the field.
  • The Terrapins get 11.3 points, 4.9 rebounds and 1.0 assists per game from Donta Scott.
  • Deshawn Harris-Smith is putting up 6.6 points, 4.5 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game, making 35.2% of his shots from the floor.
  • Jordan Geronimo gives the Terrapins 5.6 points, 3.8 rebounds and 0.5 assists per game. He also averages 0.8 steals and 1.3 blocked shots.

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