The Illinois Fighting Illini (19-6, 10-4 Big Ten) visit the Penn State Nittany Lions (12-14, 6-9) Wednesday. Tip from Bryce Jordan Center is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. ET (Big Ten Network). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Illinois vs. Penn State odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and best bets.
Illinois has won back-to-back games after beating Maryland 85-80 Saturday to cover as a 3-point road favorite. G Terrence Shannon Jr. scored a team-high 27 points while F'Marcus Domask'(19 points, 12 rebounds) had a double-double. In total, 4 Illinois players scored in double figures while the team shot 48% from the field in the win.
Penn State has lost 3 games in a row after falling 68-49 against Nebraska Saturday and failing to cover as an 8.5-point underdog. F Zach Hicks'scored a team-high 13 points while G'Ace Baldwin Jr.'(10 points) was the only other player to score in double-digits. The Nittany Lions shot 33.3% from the field and 21.7% from 3 in the loss.
Illinois is No. 12 in the .