Bragging Rights are on the line Thursday night when the Illinois Fighting Illini (8-3) play the Missouri Tigers (10-1). Illinois started the season strong but are just 2-2 in their last four games and hope to get some momentum back. Missouri has been good all season and will hope to continue their winning ways in this rivalry game. Below is my college basketball betting pick for Illinois vs Missouri.
Illinois vs Missouri Betting Pick
ℹ️ The Pick: | Illinois -5.5 |
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This game will be played at Enterprise Center at 9:00 p.m. ET on Thursday, December 22, 2022.
Why Bet Illinois -5.5
✅ Illinois is 14-6 in their last 20 games against SEC opponents.
✅ Missouri is 3-6 in their last nine games against Illinois.
NCAABB
Illinois Fighting Illini
Missouri Tigers
Team Stats Per Game
Advanced Game Stats
Offense/Defense
ILL | Advanced Game Stats | MISSR |
---|---|---|
70.5 | Pace | 68.4 |
118.8 | Off.Rate | 110.9 |
.378 | FTr | .424 |
.383 | 3PAr | .398 |
.575 | TS% | .558 |
55.7 | TRB% | 54.5 |
44.4 | AST% | 52.8 |
6.0 | STL% | 9.4 |
8.2 | BLK% | 9.7 |
.538 | eFG% | .513 |
12.8 | TOV% | 15.8 |
36.2 | ORB% | 35.7 |
.281 | TF/FGA | .314 |
Defense/Offense
ILL | Advanced Game Stats | MISSR |
---|---|---|
70.5 | Pace | 68.4 |
103.9 | Off.Rate | 105.0 |
.271 | FTr | .317 |
.279 | 3PAr | .397 |
.511 | TS% | .546 |
44.3 | TRB% | 45.5 |
42.8 | AST% | 48.3 |
7.9 | STL% | 11.1 |
8.3 | BLK% | 14.1 |
.480 | eFG% | .502 |
10.8 | TOV% | 14.9 |
26.1 | ORB% | 26.8 |
.195 | TF/FGA | .251 |
Betting Trends
ILL | Betting Trends | MISSR |
---|---|---|
OVERALL | OVERALL | |
2-1-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 2-1-0 |
1-2-0 | ATS W/L/P | 1-2-0 |
70.67 | Avg Score | 77 |
66.33 | Avg Opp Score | 83.33 |
AWAY | HOME | |
1-2-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 2-1-0 |
1-2-0 | ATS W/L/P | 1-2-0 |
70.67 | Avg Score | 89.33 |
73 | Avg Opp Score | 84.33 |
ILL | Betting Trends | MISSR |
---|---|---|
OVERALL | OVERALL | |
3-2-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 4-1-0 |
2-3-0 | ATS W/L/P | 3-2-0 |
70.2 | Avg Score | 84.8 |
62.8 | Avg Opp Score | 80.6 |
AWAY | HOME | |
3-2-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 4-1-0 |
3-2-0 | ATS W/L/P | 2-3-0 |
76.8 | Avg Score | 88 |
74.8 | Avg Opp Score | 73.2 |
ILL | Betting Trends | MISSR |
---|---|---|
OVERALL | OVERALL | |
7-3-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 9-1-0 |
6-4-0 | ATS W/L/P | 6-4-0 |
77.2 | Avg Score | 87.5 |
62.6 | Avg Opp Score | 73.4 |
AWAY | HOME | |
6-4-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 9-1-0 |
5-5-0 | ATS W/L/P | 5-5-0 |
72.3 | Avg Score | 88.8 |
71.5 | Avg Opp Score | 73.5 |
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Illinois Fighting Illini
Last time out, Illinois bounced back from their midweek loss with a 68-47 win over Alabama A&M. This was a strange game as Illinois completely dominated but had one lapse in the second half that allowed the Bulldogs to get within one point. Illinois ended the game on a big run but could not cover the 32.5-point spread.
Matthew Mayer went 21 points, seven rebounds, one assist, two steals, and three block son the day. Terrence Shannon Jr. added 18 points, two rebounds, two assists, and one steal in the win.
Through 11 games, Illinois is scoring 78.1 points per game, shooting 46.9% from the field, and assisting on 14.5 made shots. The Fighting Illini are allowing 62.1 points, grabbing 40.0 rebounds, blocking 6.0 shots, and stealing the ball 8.3 times.
Missouri Tigers
Missouri played UCF in the Orange Bowl Classic and won 68-66 on a buzzer beater. The Tigers led by as many as 14 points in the second half, but UCF led by one with just seconds remaining. Missouri dribbled up the court and got the ball to DeAndre Gholston, after a slip, as he hit the game-winning three from the halfcourt logo. This game as a pick em and it lived up to the hype.
Dmoi Hodge had 15 points, four rebounds, three assists, and three steals on the day. Nick Honor added 17 points, two rebounds, three assists, and one steal in the win.
After 11 games, Missouri is scoring 88.4 points per game, shooting 50.6% from the field, and assisting on 19.7 made shots. The Tigers are allowing 75.0 points, grabbing 33.8 rebounds, blocking 3.5 shots, and stealing the ball 12.7 times.
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