The Illinois Fighting Illini'(7-1) visit the'Tennessee Volunteers'(5-3) on Saturday. Tip from Thompson-Boling Arena is scheduled for noon ET (CBS). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Illinois vs. Tennessee'odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and best bets.
Illinois is on a 5-game winning streak after a 98-89 victory against Florida Atlantic on Tuesday to cover as a 2.5-point underdog. F Marcus Domask'and'G'Terrence Shannon Jr.'each had a career-high – and game-high – 33 points while combining for 25 of 35 from the field. Only 1 other Illinois player scored in double-figures while 8 total players scored at least a bucket. Illinois shot 63.2% from the field in the victory.
Tennessee snapped a 3-game losing streak with an 87-66 win over George Mason on Tuesday to cover as a 15.5-point home favorite. F Jonas Aidoo'scored a game-high 17 points on 7-of-11 shooting and tacked on 8 rebounds. G Josiah-Jordan James'added 15 points, 6 rebounds, and 6 assists. Tennessee shot 49.2% from the field in the win.
Tennessee is No. 13 and Illinois is No. 18 in the .