Illinois vs Chicago State Basketball Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for December 29

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The Chicago State Cougars (0-14) aim to stop an 11-game road losing streak when they visit the Illinois Fighting Illini (8-3) on December 29, 2024.

Before you place your bet on this matchup at FanDuel Sportsbook, here are the NCAA basketball odds and spreads you need to know.

Illinois vs. Chicago State Game Info and Odds

All college basketball win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Illinois win (98%)

Take a look at these betting trends and insights before you bet on Sunday's Illinois-Chicago State spread (Illinois -38.5) or total (150.5 points).

Illinois has put together a 5-6-0 record against the spread this season.
Chicago State is 6-8-0 ATS this season.
Against the spread last season, the Fighting Illini played worse at home, covering nine times in 18 home games, and seven times in 11 road games.
Last year, the Cougars were 3-5-0 at home against the spread (.375 winning percentage). Away, they were 10-7-0 ATS (.588).

Illinois averages 83.6 points per game (41st in college basketball) while allowing 65.7 per outing (51st in college basketball). It has a +197 scoring differential overall and outscores opponents by 17.9 points per game.
Illinois' leading scorer, Kasparas Jakucionis, is 139th in college basketball scoring 16.5 points per game.
Chicago State has a -327 scoring differential, falling short by 23.4 points per game. It is putting up 59.6 points per game, 362nd in college basketball, and is giving up 83 per outing to rank 355th in college basketball.
Chicago State's leading scorer, Jalen Forrest, is 1232nd in the nation, putting up 9.1 points per game.
The Fighting Illini rank second in the nation at 41.8 rebounds per game. That's 11.5 more than the 30.3 their opponents average.
Tomislav Ivisic averages 9.7 rebounds per game (ranking 21st in college basketball) to lead the Fighting Illini.
The Cougars are 311th in the country at 29.9 rebounds per game. That's 10.7 fewer than the 40.6 their opponents average.
Cameron Jernigan is 779th in college basketball with 4.5 rebounds per game, leading the Cougars.
Illinois ranks 88th in college basketball by averaging 101.2 points per 100 possessions on offense, and defensively is 13th in college basketball, allowing 79.5 points per 100 possessions.
The Cougars rank 363rd in college basketball averaging 73.2 points per 100 possessions on offense, and defensively are 352nd, allowing 101.8 points per 100 possessions.

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