Illinois vs Maryland College Basketball Odds Prediction, Spread, Tip Off Time, Best Bets for January 14

The Illinois Fighting Illini (12-3, 3-1 Big Ten) hope to continue an eight-game home winning streak when they host the Maryland Terrapins (10-6, 2-3 Big Ten) on January 14, 2024.

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

Illinois vs. Maryland Game Info and Odds

• Game Day: Sunday, January 14, 2024
• Game Time: 2:00 PM ET
• TV Channel: Big Ten Network
• Location: Champaign, Illinois
• Arena: State Farm Center

Before you bet on Sunday's Illinois-Maryland spread (Illinois -8.5) or total (137.5 points), see the betting trends and insights below.

Illinois vs. Maryland: ATS Betting Stats and Trends

• Illinois has put together a 10-5-0 record against the spread this season.
• Maryland has covered five times in 16 chances against the spread this year.
• Against the spread last year, the Fighting Illini fared worse when played at home, covering 10 times in 17 home games, and six times in 10 road games.
• The Terrapins' winning percentage against the spread at home is .400 (4-6-0). On the road, it is .250 (1-3-0).
• Illinois is 4-0-0 against the spread in conference action this year.
• Maryland has won once against the spread in Big Ten games this year.

Illinois vs. Maryland: Moneyline Betting Stats

• Illinois has come away with 10 wins in the 11 contests it has been listed as the favorite in this season.
• The Fighting Illini have not lost in seven games this year when favored by -420 or better on the moneyline.
• Maryland has won 20% of the games this season it was the moneyline underdog (1-4).
• The Terrapins have played as a moneyline underdog of +320 or longer in only one game this season, which they won.
• Illinois has an implied victory probability of 80.8% according to the moneyline set by sportsbooks for this matchup.

Illinois vs. Maryland Head-to-Head Comparison

• Illinois' +237 scoring differential (outscoring opponents by 15.8 points per game) is a result of scoring 82.7 points per game (28th in college basketball) while giving up 66.9 per outing (77th in college basketball).
• Illinois' leading scorer, Terrence Shannon Jr., ranks eighth in college basketball scoring 21.7 points per game.
• Maryland's +117 scoring differential (outscoring opponents by 7.3 points per game) is a result of putting up 70.6 points per game (273rd in college basketball) while giving up 63.3 per outing (19th in college basketball).
• Maryland's leading scorer, Jahmir Young, ranks 40th in the nation, averaging 19.3 points per game.
• The Fighting Illini come out on top in the rebound battle by an average of 9.6 boards. They are collecting 43.3 rebounds per game (sixth in college basketball) compared to their opponents' 33.7 per outing.
• Quincy Guerrier paces the Fighting Illini with 7.5 rebounds per game (141st in college basketball action).
• The Terrapins record 37.4 rebounds per game (128th in college basketball) while conceding 35.6 per contest to opponents. They outrebound opponents by 1.8 boards per game.
• Julian Reese averages 9.7 rebounds per game (19th in college basketball) to lead the Terrapins.
• Illinois' 101.8 points per 100 possessions on offense rank 50th in college basketball, and the 82.3 points it allows per 100 possessions rank 19th in college basketball.
• The Terrapins average 91.6 points per 100 possessions on offense (259th in college basketball), and give up 82.1 points per 100 possessions (17th in college basketball).

Illinois vs. Maryland Picks and Prediction

All college basketball win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Illinois win (90.7%)

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