The Rutgers Scarlet Knights (5-1, 0-0 Big Ten) will try to build on a five-game win streak when they host the Illinois Fighting Illini (5-1, 0-0 Big Ten) on December 2, 2023. The Fighting Illini have won three games in a row.

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

Rutgers vs. Illinois Game Info and Odds

• Game Day: Saturday, December 2, 2023
• Game Time: 4:00 PM ET
• TV Channel: Big Ten Network
• Location: Piscataway, New Jersey
• Arena: Jersey Mike's Arena

Before you bet on Saturday's Rutgers-Illinois spread (Rutgers -1.5) or total (137.5 points), read the betting trends and insights below.

Rutgers vs. Illinois: ATS Betting Stats and Trends

• Rutgers has put together a 4-2-0 ATS record so far this year.
• Illinois has won two games against the spread this year.
• Against the spread last season, the Scarlet Knights played better at home, covering 13 times in 20 home games, and four times in 11 road games.
• In 2022-23 against the spread, the Fighting Illini had a lower winning percentage at home (.588, 10-7-0 record) than on the road (.600, 6-4-0).

Rutgers vs. Illinois: Moneyline Betting Stats

• Rutgers has been victorious in five of the six contests it has been chosen as favorites in this season.
• This season, the Scarlet Knights have come away with a win five times in six chances when named as a favorite of at least -125 or better on the moneyline.
• This is the first time this season Illinois is the moneyline underdog.
• The Fighting Illini have not yet played as a moneyline underdog of +104 or longer.
• Rutgers has an implied victory probability of 55.6% according to the moneyline set by oddsmakers for this matchup.

Rutgers vs. Illinois Head-to-Head Comparison

• Rutgers' +90 scoring differential (outscoring opponents by 15 points per game) is a result of scoring 70.5 points per game (262nd in college basketball) while giving up 55.5 per outing (third in college basketball).
• Aundre Hyatt's team-leading 12 points per game ranks 657th in the nation.
• Illinois has a +115 scoring differential, topping opponents by 19.1 points per game. It is putting up 77.8 points per game, 126th in college basketball, and is giving up 58.7 per outing to rank seventh in college basketball.
• Terrence Shannon Jr. paces Illinois, recording 19.5 points per game (47th in college basketball).
• The Scarlet Knights grab 35.7 rebounds per game (87th in college basketball) while conceding 33.2 per contest to their opponents. They outrebound opponents by 2.5 boards per game.
• Clifford Omoruyi's 9.2 rebounds per game lead the Scarlet Knights and rank 43rd in college basketball action.
• The Fighting Illini prevail in the rebound battle by an average of 12.2 boards. They are recording 44.7 rebounds per game (second in college basketball) compared to their opponents' 32.5.
• Quincy Guerrier paces the Fighting Illini with 7.8 rebounds per game (126th in college basketball).
• Rutgers ranks 253rd in college basketball with 90.8 points scored per 100 possessions, and second in college basketball defensively with 71.5 points conceded per 100 possessions.
• The Fighting Illini rank 175th in college basketball averaging 95 points per 100 possessions on offense, and defensively are third, allowing 71.6 points per 100 possessions.

Rutgers vs. Illinois Picks and Prediction

All college basketball win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Rutgers win (66.2%)

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