The Michigan State Spartans (12-4, 4-1 Big Ten) will try to build on a seven-game winning stretch when visiting the Illinois Fighting Illini (11-5, 2-3 Big Ten) on Friday, January 13, 2023 at State Farm Center. This game is at 9:00 PM ET on FS1. Keep reading to find betting insights and statistics to help place a wager on the Fighting Illini’s ( to win on the moneyline) game against the Spartans ().
The insights in the article below are based off odds valid as of January 13, 2023 at 9:47 PM ET. Keep scrolling for a look at all of the latest odds for this contest and click here to get the best DraftKings Sportsbook deposit bonus!
Illinois Vs Michigan State Betting Lines
Computer Picks
| Spread Pick | Michigan State (+6.5) |
|---|---|
| Total Pick | Over (137) |
Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.
Illinois Vs Michigan State Stat Rankings
| Illinois Avg. (Rank) | Michigan State Avg. (Rank) | |
|---|---|---|
| 76.9 (72nd) | Points Scored | 70.3 (216th) |
| 63.8 (46th) | Points Allowed | 64.9 (71st) |
| 38.6 (17th) | Rebounds | 34.1 (174th) |
| 11.7 (42nd) | Off. Rebounds | 8.2 (286th) |
| 9 (45th) | 3pt Made | 6.8 (245th) |
| 14.2 (118th) | Assists | 14.9 (75th) |
| 14.3 (322nd) | Turnovers | 10.3 (30th) |
Illinois Vs Michigan State Betting Trends
- The Fighting Illini have nine wins in 16 games against the spread this season.
- Against the spread as 6.5-point favorites or more, Illinois is 6-4.
- This season, seven of the Fighting Illini’s 16 games have hit the over.
- In nine games this year, Illinois and its opponent have combined to score more than 137 points.
- The average total for Fighting Illini games this season has been 140.6, 3.6 points higher than the total for this game.
- Michigan State’s record against the spread is 9-7-0.
- The Spartans are yet to lose ATS (2-0) as a 6.5-point underdog or greater this season.
- This year, seven of Illinois’ 16 games have hit the over.
- Spartans games have finished with over 137 points scored six times this year.
- Games involving Michigan State this year have averaged 135.3 points per game, a 1.7-point differential when compared to the over/under for this contest.
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Illinois Impact Players
- Terrence Shannon Jr. leads the Fighting Illini at 18.1 points per game, while also putting up 3.3 assists and 5.9 rebounds.
- Coleman Hawkins paces his team in both rebounds (6.1) and assists (3.6) per game, and also posts 10.1 points. At the other end, he delivers 1 steal and 1.2 blocked shots.
- Matthew Mayer posts 10.1 points, 4.6 rebounds and 1.3 assists per game. Defensively, he puts up 1 steal and 1.1 blocked shots.
- Dain Dainja is putting up 9.8 points, 0.4 assists and 5.8 rebounds per contest.
- Jayden Epps posts 9.8 points, 2 rebounds and 1.4 assists per game, shooting 45.3% from the floor and 37.5% from downtown with 1.5 made 3-pointers per contest.
Michigan State Impact Players
- A.J Hoggard is No. 1 on the Spartans in assists (6.7 per game), and posts 12.2 points and 4.1 rebounds. He also delivers 1 steal and 0.5 blocked shots.
- Joey Hauser is putting up a team-best 7.7 rebounds per contest. And he is producing 13.5 points and 2.3 assists, making 46.8% of his shots from the floor and 40.3% from beyond the arc, with 1.8 triples per contest.
- Tyson Walker is the Spartans’ top scorer (13.6 points per game) and assist man (2.7), and produces 2.3 rebounds.
- Mady Sissoko gets the Spartans 6.3 points, 7.2 rebounds and 0.7 assists per contest. He also posts 0.3 steals and 0.9 blocked shots.
- Jaden Akins is putting up 8.4 points, 3.5 rebounds and 1 assists per contest, making 39.1% of his shots from the floor and 43.9% from 3-point range, with 1.5 treys per contest.
