Illinois vs Minnesota Prediction, Betting Tips & Odds | 08 Feb 2025
Roll the Dice on Teams Scoring Over 144.5
Illinois and Minnesota are capable of exceeding the set points total line which leads us to predict Over 144.5 as a great pick at odds of -110.
Illinois Are 8 From 10 on the H2H
Illinois Fighting Illini suffered a defeat in their previous game. A 82-73 scoreline occurred on the road against Rutgers Scarlet Knights.
Minnesota Golden Gophers got the win in their last game. A 69-61 triumph occurred on the road when meeting Penn State Nittany Lions.
Head-to-Head Statistics
The last matchup between Illinois and Minnesota saw the former win. It was a 105-97 scoreline. Illinois have seven straight victories against Minnesota. They have won 8 of the 10 previous head-to-head matchups.
Illinois vs Minnesota Prediction & Betting Tips
We’re expecting Over 144.5 points to be scored by the two teams combined. There’s a juicy -110 for our pick and we’re anticipating that the scoreboard will tick over in this college contest.
The college basketball forecasts are only made once we have established the latest team news. It’s also important to study the form and investigate the most relevant stats to get the full picture.
Key Illinois vs Minnesota stats:
Over 144.5 Probability
The sportsbooks make it a 52.4% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. However, we have this number closer to 60% based on our in-depth research. It is the reason why we are recommending this college basketball wager.
There are ways to boost the odds on an Over pick and some bettors go down the Bet Builder route. It’s effectively a same game parlay where you throw in other selections.
Our Pick
Over 144.5 Points @ -110
Player Prop Picks
Dawson Garcia (Minnesota) can be backed to total Over 1.5 assists at -143. He looks capable of covering the line and that leads us to taking this Player Assists bet.
Latest Dawson Garcia Player Prop Odds
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Lu'Cye Patterson (Minnesota) is available at +115 to have Over 3.5 assists. The total is attractive when it comes to betting on Player Assists and we’re confident of landing a return.
Latest Lu'Cye Patterson Player Prop Odds
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Illinois vs Minnesota Same Game Parlay Picks
Our same game parlay pick is Over 145.5, Illinois -7.5 on the spread and Dawson Garcia (Minnesota) to get Over 1.5 assists.
Should you want to back different picks for the same game, then a same game parlay will suit your needs. The betting sites create this personalised basketball wagering tool where you can choose different selections and combine the odds together.
Correct Score Prediction
81
-
69
Minnesota
There’s lots of entertainment when it comes to a correct score wager. A play on Illinois to achieve a 81-69 victory should give bettors a good run for their money.
Illinois vs Minnesota 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.
Illinois Have the Shortest Odds to Win
With a 72% chance of securing victory, Illinois are favorites for this college game and the sportsbooks have them at betting odds of -263. Minnesota are trading at bigger odds than their opponents and they can be backed at +215.
The spread currently stands at 6.5 and the total points line is 145.5. A bet on the Totals allows fans to use the latest basketball data to good effect. If you fancy Over 145.5, this outcome can be backed at -115.
If you think Illinois can reach 20 points first, then odds of -200 are available for the favorites to win. On the flip side, Minnesota are +150 to reach this total before their opponents.
Whether you are wagering pre-game or in-game, you can feast on plenty of game lines and team props. The selections are practically endless and it’s great to have so many options.
Betting Lines & Odds
Dawson Garcia Favorite to Score the Most Points
The favorite to score most points is Dawson Garcia. You can get -112 that he scores Over 21.5 points or -115 that he goes Under.
Player Points
Player Assists
Player Rebounds
Last 5 & H2H
Illinois
Head to Head
Illinois vs Minnesota
- NCAAB: 29/02 2024 Minnesota 97 Illinois 105
- NCAAB: 21/02 2023 Minnesota 69 Illinois 78
- NCAAB: 17/01 2023 Illinois 78 Minnesota 60
- NCAAB: 05/01 2022 Illinois 76 Minnesota 53
- NCAAB: 20/02 2021 Illinois 94 Minnesota 63
- NCAAB: 16/12 2020 Minnesota 65 Illinois 92
- NCAAB: 31/01 2020 Minnesota 51 Illinois 59
- NCAAB: 31/01 2019 Illinois 75 Minnesota 86
- NCAAB: 17/01 2019 Minnesota 68 Illinois 95
- NCAAB: 04/01 2018 Illinois 67 Minnesota 77
Team Stats
Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
Illinois Stats
Minnesota 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
Point Spread
- -7.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
- -7.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 games on the road
Point Spread
- +7.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
- +7.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 home games
Total Points
- Game Totals: An average of 156.90 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals on the Road: An average of 153.70 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
- Over 144.5: Covered in 9 of the previous 10 games
- Over 144.5 on the Road: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games on the road
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 80.30 pts and allowed 76.60 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 77.90 pts and allowed 75.80 pts in the last 10 games on the road
Total Points
- Game Totals: An average of 144.90 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals at Home: An average of 149.80 pts in the previous 10 home games
- Over 144.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
- Over 144.5 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 70.00 pts and allowed 74.90 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 75.90 pts and allowed 73.90 pts in the last 10 home games
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