Illinois vs Michigan Prediction, Picks & Odds | 02 Mar 2025

Is the Total Too High or Too Low?

Go for Under at -110. It might be defenses on top when Illinois meet Michigan, with the 158.5 points line looking on the high side when it comes to the totals.

8 of Last 10 Matchups Have Been Illinois Wins

Illinois Fighting Illini won their previous game which was at home. It was a 81-61 triumph against Iowa Hawkeyes.

Michigan Wolverines last game saw them claim a 84-82 home win over Rutgers Scarlet Knights.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Illinois won the most recent matchup between these teams. A 97-68 victory was registered against Michigan. Illinois have triumphed in their previous eight matchups against Michigan. On the head-to-head front, it has been 8 wins out of 10.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Michigan	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Illinois	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-

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Illinois vs Michigan Prediction & Picks

The -110 for Under 158.5 points to be scored by the two teams looks like really good value in this college contest. Our prediction is that the teams might not collectively reach this total.

The expert college basketball handicappers at Sportsgambler.com are aware of injuries that could affect the outcome along with the form guide. We also leave no stone unturned when it comes to analyzing the latest stats.

Key Illinois vs Michigan stats:

• The 158.5 line hasn’t been covered in 6 of the last 10 Illinois games on the road.
• The 158.5 line hasn’t been covered in 3 of the last 5 Illinois games on the road.
• The 158.5 line hasn’t been covered in 8 of the last 10 Michigan games.
• The 158.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 Michigan games at home.

Under 158.5 Probability

The sportsbooks are estimating that there is a 52.4% likelihood of this pick winning. Based on our in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be 55-60%. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.

There’s the chance to boost your odds about an Under pick. The Match Result & Total lines provide a prime opportunity to squeeze more juice by predicting the winner too.

Best Bet

Under 158.5 Points @ -110 Bet Now

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Kylan Boswell Under 10.5 Points -120

Kylan Boswell (Illinois) can be wagered to register Under 10.5 points at -120. Should you agree with our verdict that he doesn’t reach this total, you can go under the line.

Latest Kylan Boswell Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 11.5

-109

Under 11.5

-119

Assists

Over 1.5

-161

Under 1.5

+123

Rebounds

Over 4.5

-105

Under 4.5

-123

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Vladislav Goldin Over 7.5 Rebounds -114

Vladislav Goldin (Michigan) is available at -114 to rack up Over 7.5 rebounds. The best bet could be to go for a Player Rebounds wager as we think he’ll cover the total.

Latest Vladislav Goldin Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 18.5

-110

Under 18.5

-118

Rebounds

Over 7.5

+104

Under 7.5

-135

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Correct Score Prediction

Illinois 73 - 78 Michigan

Should you wish to go for a speculative bet, try Michigan to win 78-73 on the correct score lines. This should be a fun wager which could potentially yield a huge return.

Illinois vs Michigan 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.

Books Expecting Close Encounter

The latest Moneyline odds are -161 that Michigan win, while Illinois have been chalked up at +132. From a percentage point-of-view, the leading sportsbooks give the visiting team a 43% chance of success.

The spread is 3.5 and the total points line is currently 161.5. A Total bet is always available and can often provide value selections. Those that want to back Under 161.5 can find odds of -110 available.

You can back Michigan to make a fast start and hit the 20-point mark first. The favorites are -150 to achieve this, with Illini +110 to win the race to this total.

College basketball fans are spoilt for choice thanks to the wide range of team props and game lines which are available for every contest on the coupon. Head to the betting sites and find the best value picks.

Moneyline

Illinois

+132

Michigan

-161

Point Spread

Illinois +3.5

-115

Michigan -3.5

-105

Total Points

Under 161.5

-110

Over 161.5

-110

Vladislav Goldin Favorite to Score the Most Baskets

Vladislav Goldin is the favorite to score most points. Odds of -110 can be found for him scoring Over 18.5 points and there is -118 for him to go Under.

Vladislav Goldin (Michigan)

Over 18.5

-110

Under 18.5

-118

Kasparas Jakucionis (Illinois)

Over 15.5

+105

Under 15.5

-135

Danny Wolf (Michigan)

Over 14.5

-110

Under 14.5

-118

Will Riley (Illinois)

Over 13.5

-115

Under 13.5

-112

Tomislav Ivisic (Illinois)

Over 12.5

-123

Under 12.5

-104

Kylan Boswell (Illinois)

Over 11.5

-109

Under 11.5

-119

Tre Donaldson (Michigan)

Over 11.5

-108

Under 11.5

-120

Nimari Burnett (Michigan)

Over 10.5

-127

Under 10.5

-102

Tre White (Illinois)

Over 9.5

+115

Under 9.5

-149

Kasparas Jakucionis (Illinois)

Over 4.5

+132

Under 4.5

-172

Danny Wolf (Michigan)

Over 3.5

-152

Under 3.5

+117

Tre Donaldson (Michigan)

Over 3.5

-115

Under 3.5

-112

Will Riley (Illinois)

Over 1.5

-141

Under 1.5

+108

Tomislav Ivisic (Illinois)

Over 1.5

-120

Under 1.5

-108

Kylan Boswell (Illinois)

Over 1.5

-161

Under 1.5

+123

Nimari Burnett (Michigan)

Over 1.5

+122

Under 1.5

-159

Danny Wolf (Michigan)

Over 9.5

-128

Under 9.5

-101

Vladislav Goldin (Michigan)

Over 7.5

+104

Under 7.5

-135

Tomislav Ivisic (Illinois)

Over 6.5

-118

Under 6.5

-110

Kasparas Jakucionis (Illinois)

Over 5.5

-116

Under 5.5

-111

Will Riley (Illinois)

Over 5.5

+130

Under 5.5

-169

Tre White (Illinois)

Over 5.5

-110

Under 5.5

-118

Kylan Boswell (Illinois)

Over 4.5

-105

Under 4.5

-123

Tre Donaldson (Michigan)

Over 3.5

-141

Under 3.5

+108

Nimari Burnett (Michigan)

Over 2.5

-192

Under 2.5

+145

Micro Betting

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Last 5 & H2H

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Illinois Stats

Michigan Stats

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +2.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
• +2.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -2.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
• -2.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 159.40 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 160.50 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 158.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 158.5 on the Road: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 78.20 pts and allowed 81.20 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 82.40 pts and allowed 78.10 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 144.00 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 157.30 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 158.5: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games
• Over 158.5 at Home: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 71.20 pts and allowed 72.80 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 83.50 pts and allowed 73.80 pts in the last 10 home games

NCAAB Table Select Season 2025/20262024/20252023/20242022/20232021/20222020/20212019/2020

Big Ten	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Illinois	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Indiana	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Iowa	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Maryland	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Michigan	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Minnesota	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Nebraska	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Northwestern	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Oregon	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Penn State	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Purdue	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Rutgers	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
USC	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
UCLA	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Washington	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Wisconsin	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-

• Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
• PF = Total Points For
• PA = Total Points Against
• N. Pts = Point Differential
• Home = Home Record
• Away = Away Record
• Strk = Current Streak