Michigan State vs Illinois Prediction, Bet Builder Tips & Odds | NCAAB, 15 Feb 2025
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Don’t expect fireworks in this matchup. Michigan State and Illinois might not score a huge combined total and our prediction is to back Under 155.5 points at odds of -105.
Michigan State Claimed 80-78 Victory in Last H2H
Michigan State Spartans were defeated in their previous game. They were beaten at home to Indiana Hoosiers by a 71-67 scoreline.
Illinois Fighting Illini won their last game which was at home. It was a 83-78 triumph against UCLA Bruins.
Michigan State have been victorious in their last two matchups with Illinois. There have been 88-80 and 80-78 scorelines at home. The past 10 H2H clashes have seen both teams record five wins.
Expert College Basketball Analysis
The first port of call is to check out the injury report for each team and then scroll through the form guide. We take this information and apply it to the latest available stats to come up with a verdict.
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Michigan State vs Illinois Prediction
The -105 about Under 155.5 points makes lots of appeal. We’re not sure that the teams can combine to reach that number for this college matchup.
The bigger odds can be found if you combine your Under bet on the Totals with other picks in a Bet Builder. This is great way of wagering on multiple outcomes in a single game.
Under 155.5 Probability
According to the sportsbooks, there’s a 51.3% likelihood of our pick landing a return. However, our cappers in-depth research has found that the actual probability is closer to 60%. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.
Our Pick
Under 155.5 Points @ -105
Player Prop Picks
Kasparas Jakucionis (Illinois) is available at +105 to total Under 16.5 points. We’re expecting him to fall short of the Player Points line which makes an Unders bet really appealing.
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Kylan Boswell (Illinois) can be wagered to total Under 11.5 points at -118. It’s anticipated that he might fall short of the mark and that leads us to an Unders bet.
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Michigan State vs Illinois Bet Builder Tips
We’ve compiled a same game parlay that includes Under 157.5, combined with Michigan State +6.5 on the spread and Kasparas Jakucionis (Illinois) to score Under 16.5 points.
There are many options when you place a bet builder. You can go through the available basketball lines and identify your favorite picks before combining the odds on the bet slip. Personalised wagering doesn’t come any better.
Correct Score Prediction
74
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77
Illinois
We’ll throw a dart when it comes to Illinois claiming a 77-74 victory. This correct score pick is available at huge odds and could be an entertaining bet to place.
Michigan 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.
Illinois Moneyline Odds Suggest Victory
For this college game, the sportsbooks’ Moneyline betting odds mean Illinois are -270 favorites to win and that means a 73% chance of landing a victory. Michigan State are trading at bigger odds than their opponents and they can be backed at +220.
There is a spread of 6.5 and total points has a line of 158.5. There is no denying the popularity of betting on the Totals. If you’re going for Under 158.5, this outcome can be backed at -112.
Illinois are favorites at odds of -190 when it comes to the Race to 20 Points betting, with Michigan State available at +140 should you think they’ll reach this number first.
You can find a wide range of team props and game lines for most college basketball contest, with the betting sites creating lots of different options. Check out the pre-game and in-game selections before placing your bets.
Betting Lines & Odds
Kasparas Jakucionis Favorite to Get the Most Buckets
Kasparas Jakucionis is the favorite to land the most baskets. You can back -141 that he gets Over 16.5 points. Alternatively, Under is trading at +105.
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Last 5 & H2H
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Head to Head
Michigan State vs Illinois
- NCAAB: 19/01 2025 Illinois 78 Michigan State 80
- NCAAB: 10/02 2024 Illinois 80 Michigan State 88
- NCAAB: 12/01 2024 Michigan State 68 Illinois 71
- NCAAB: 14/01 2023 Michigan State 66 Illinois 75
- NCAAB: 19/02 2022 Illinois 79 Michigan State 74
- NCAAB: 26/01 2022 Michigan State 55 Illinois 56
- NCAAB: 24/02 2021 Illinois 72 Michigan State 81
- NCAAB: 12/02 2020 Michigan State 70 Illinois 69
- NCAAB: 03/01 2020 Illinois 56 Michigan State 76
- NCAAB: 06/02 2019 Michigan State 74 Illinois 79
Team Stats
Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
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Moneyline
- 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
- 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Point Spread
- +5.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 9 of the last 10 games
- +5.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games on the road
Point Spread
- -5.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
- -5.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 home games
Total Points
- Game Totals: An average of 145.60 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals on the Road: An average of 144.00 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
- Over 155.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
- Over 155.5 on the Road: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games on the road
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 76.80 pts and allowed 68.80 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 73.70 pts and allowed 70.30 pts in the last 10 games on the road
Total Points
- Game Totals: An average of 159.80 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals at Home: An average of 158.60 pts in the previous 10 home games
- Over 155.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
- Over 155.5 at Home: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 home games
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 80.90 pts and allowed 78.90 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 84.30 pts and allowed 74.30 pts in the last 10 home games
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