Why is the Total Line so Big?

150.5 points looks too big a number on the total line and we are therefore happy to play the -116 about Under when Chicago State and Illinois square off.

97-38 Illinois Win When Teams Last Clashed

Chicago State Cougars lost on the road in their previous game. Cal State Northridge Matadors won 81-57.

Illinois Fighting Illini won last time out by a 80-77 scoreline. It was on the road against Missouri Tigers.

Illinois won the last matchup between the pair. Enjoying a 97-38 triumph when facing Chicago State.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Illinois	21-12	2766	2462	304	15-6	6-6	1L
Chicago State	4-28	2001	2518	-517	3-8	1-20	8L

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Expert College Basketball Analysis

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Key Chicago State vs Illinois stats:

The 150.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 Chicago State games.
The 150.5 line hasn’t been covered in 13 of the last 20 Chicago State games on the road.
The 150.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 4 Chicago State games.
The 150.5 line hasn’t been covered in 6 of the last 10 Illinois games.
The 150.5 line hasn’t been covered in 3 of the last 5 Illinois games at home.

Chicago State vs Illinois Prediction

We’re confident about the number of points to be scored when the teams take to the court in this college showdown. Therefore, the pick is Under 150.5 points which is available at -116.

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Under 150.5 Probability

When you look at the latest odds, our pick has a 53.8% chance of landing a return. Taking all factors into consideration, our analysts think there’s a stronger chance of success and estimate the probability to be closer to 60%. This college basketball wager can therefore be backed with confidence.

Our Pick

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Published 23:52, 28 December 2024

Chicago State vs Illinois Bet Builder Tips

Totals Under 150.5

Spread Illinois -39.5

Result & BTTS 80 Illinois / No

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Correct Score Prediction

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52 - 95 Illinois logo

Illinois

There are some big returns lying in wait if you can get the correct score right. With this in mind, we’ll have a play on Illinois to enjoy a 95-52 winning scoreline.

Chicago State vs Illinois Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

One-Sided Encounter Expected by the Books

Due to Illinois being overwhelming favorites, you are unlikely to find any juice on the Moneyline. However, there’s an alternative angle by looking at the spread for this college game.

The spread is currently 39.5, with the total points line at 150.5. Basketball fans regularly enjoy the opportunity to bet on the Totals. There’s the chance to back Under 150.5 at -110.

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Chicago State

NCAAB: 21/12 Chicago State 57 Cal State Northridge81
NCAAB: 20/12 Chicago State 51 Grand Canyon74
NCAAB: 15/12 Chicago State 63 Mercer75
NCAAB: 08/12 Chicago State 62 Saint Louis85
NCAAB: 03/12 Chicago State 76 St. Thomas98

Head to Head

Chicago State vs Illinois

NCAAB: 26/11 2020 Chicago State 38 Illinois 97

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Moneyline

0 wins and 10 defeats in the last 10 games
0 wins and 10 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

+39.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in the last 10 games
+39.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

-39.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 games
-39.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

Game Totals: An average of 142.40 pts in the previous 10 games
Game Totals on the Road: An average of 144.30 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
Over 150.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
Over 150.5 on the Road: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 60.80 pts and allowed 81.60 pts in the last 10 games
Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 58.90 pts and allowed 85.40 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

Game Totals: An average of 146.40 pts in the previous 10 games
Game Totals at Home: An average of 150.20 pts in the previous 10 home games
Over 150.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
Over 150.5 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 80.80 pts and allowed 65.60 pts in the last 10 games
Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 86.30 pts and allowed 63.90 pts in the last 10 home games

NCAAB Table Select Season

Big Ten	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Michigan State	27-6	2579	2219	360	18-4	9-2	1L
Maryland	25-8	2695	2211	484	20-3	5-5	1L
Wisconsin	26-9	2790	2465	325	16-3	10-6	1L
Michigan	25-9	2661	2422	239	16-5	9-4	3W
Oregon	24-9	2515	2341	174	13-4	11-5	1L
UCLA	22-10	2392	2103	289	15-5	7-5	1L
Purdue	22-11	2570	2346	224	16-4	6-7	1L
Illinois	21-12	2766	2462	304	15-6	6-6	1L
Indiana	19-13	2389	2305	84	14-5	5-8	1L
Nebraska	17-14	2337	2259	78	11-7	6-7	5L
Ohio State	17-15	2522	2353	169	12-8	5-7	2L
Penn State	16-15	2452	2270	182	13-6	3-9	1W
Iowa	17-16	2722	2630	92	14-7	3-9	1L
Northwestern	17-16	2390	2282	108	13-5	4-11	1L
USC	16-17	2537	2491	46	12-8	4-9	1L
Rutgers	15-17	2465	2482	-17	11-9	4-8	1L
Minnesota	15-17	2178	2231	-53	10-11	5-6	3L
Washington	12-18	2142	2277	-135	10-9	2-9	6L

Northeast	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Central Conn. St.	25-7	2312	2012	300	13-4	12-3	1L
LIU	17-16	2235	2156	79	10-6	7-10	1L
St. Francis (PA)	16-17	2347	2363	-16	10-4	6-13	6W
Mercyhurst	15-16	2105	2167	-62	11-2	4-14	2W
Stonehill	15-17	2198	2242	-44	11-3	4-14	1L
Wagner	13-17	1855	1841	14	7-7	6-10	3L
Fairleigh Dickinson	13-20	2431	2415	16	9-5	4-15	1L
Le Moyne	9-23	2371	2566	-195	6-7	3-16	5L
Chicago State	4-28	2001	2518	-517	3-8	1-20	8L