The No. 10 Illinois Fighting Illini (12-3, 3-1 Big Ten) welcome the Maryland Terrapins (10-6, 2-3) to State Farm Center Sunday. Tip is set for 2 p.m. ET (Big Ten Network). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Maryland vs. Illinois odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and best bets.
Illinois is No. 10 in the . It beat the Michigan State Spartans 71-68 Thursday, pushing as a 3-point home favorite. The Fighting Illini have won 5 of their last 6 games and have covered 9 of their last 11, pushing the 2 they didn’t cover. Illinois is 9-4-2 against the spread (ATS). It is led by F Marcus Damask, who is averaging 14.1 points per game.
Maryland beat the Michigan Wolverines 64-57 Thursday, covering as a 6-point home favorite. The Terrapins are 5-11 ATS on the season and have lost 2 of their last 3 games. They are 3-6 ATS over their last 9. Maryland has struggled in Big Ten play and is 1-4 ATS against conference opponents. It is led by G Jahmir Young, who is averaging 19.3 points per game.
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