Penn State vs Illinois Prediction, Betting Tips & Odds | 08 Jan 2025
Under 163.5 the Most Likely Outcome
Don’t expect fireworks in this matchup. Penn State and Illinois might not score a huge combined total and our prediction is to back Under 163.5 points at odds of -108.
90-89 Penn State Triumph in Previous H2H
Penn State Nittany Lions were defeated in their previous game. They were beaten at home to Indiana Hoosiers by a 77-71 scoreline.
Illinois Fighting Illini won their last game 81-77. This was a road victory against Washington Huskies.
Head-to-Head Statistics
Penn State had the edge in the most recent matchup between these teams. They recorded a 90-89 win over Illinois. It’s been four wins on the bounce for Penn State when playing Illinois. On the head-to-head front, they have won 6 of the past 10.
Penn State vs Illinois Prediction & Betting Tips
When the teams line up in this college matchup, we’re not sure that the total points will go over the line. Based on this pick, you can land -108 for Under 163.5 and this looks worth taking.
Team news plays a valuable role and we’re always monitoring the players who have an injury concern. We’ve also got a handle on the form guide, with plenty of data provided which puts you in the picture in terms of stats.
Key Penn State vs Illinois stats:
Under 163.5 Probability
The sportsbooks imply that our pick has a 51.8% prospect of winning. However, our research has found that the actual probability is between 55-60%. It's therefore regarded as a value wager.
More juice from your Unders wager can be found by combining this selection on the Match Result & Total lines. Choose the odds which match your prediction.
Our Pick
Under 163.5 Points @ -108
Player Prop Picks
Kasparas Jakucionis (Illinois) can be backed to total Over 5.5 assists at -141. We think it makes sense to stick with him when it comes to Overs and bettors can be confident with this Player Assists pick.
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Ace Baldwin Jr. (Penn State) can be wagered to have Under 6.5 assists at +115. There is a strong case for siding with him to fall short of the required total on the Player Assists line.
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Penn State vs Illinois Same Game Parlay Picks
We’ve got a same game parlay with three options: Under 163.5, Illinois -9.5 and Kasparas Jakucionis (Illinois) to get Over 5.5 assists.
A same game parlay is a fantastic option for basketball bettors who want to focus their wagering on a single game. You can predict different outcomes and see their odds combined before going ahead and placing this tailored bet.
Correct Score Prediction
73
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86
Illinois
There’s a huge payout on the cards should you correctly predict the correct score. We’re siding with Illinois to claim a 86-73 win which will hopefully go close.
Penn 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.
Books Taking No Chances With Illini
You might not get rich backing Illinois at -455. However, the sportsbooks’ betting odds imply a 82% chance of winning this college game. The market suggests that Penn State are least likely to win at +350.
The spread is currently 9.5, with the total points line at 162.5. A Total wager relates to the number of points that will be scored overall. There’s the chance to back Under 162.5 at -108.
You can back Illini to make a fast start and hit the 20-point mark first. The favorites are -210 to achieve this, with Penn State +155 to win the race to this total.
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Betting Lines & Odds
Kasparas Jakucionis Favorite to Score the Most Points
The favorite to hit the most buckets is Kasparas Jakucionis. Odds of -103 can be found for him scoring Over 17.5 points and there is -125 for him to go Under.
Player Points
Player Assists
Player Rebounds
Last 5 & H2H
Penn State
Head to Head
Penn State vs Illinois
- NCAAB: 22/02 2024 Illinois 89 Penn State 90
- NCAAB: 10/03 2023 Penn State 79 Illinois 76
- NCAAB: 15/02 2023 Illinois 81 Penn State 93
- NCAAB: 10/12 2022 Penn State 74 Illinois 59
- NCAAB: 04/03 2022 Penn State 55 Illinois 60
- NCAAB: 20/01 2021 Penn State 65 Illinois 79
- NCAAB: 24/12 2020 Illinois 98 Penn State 81
- NCAAB: 19/02 2020 Illinois 62 Penn State 56
- NCAAB: 10/03 2019 Illinois 56 Penn State 72
- NCAAB: 23/02 2019 Penn State 83 Illinois 76
Team Stats
Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
Penn State Stats
Illinois Stats
Moneyline
- 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
- 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Point Spread
- +9.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in the last 10 games
- +9.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 9 of the last 10 games on the road
Point Spread
- -9.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
- -9.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 home games
Total Points
- Game Totals: An average of 150.40 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals on the Road: An average of 138.40 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
- Over 163.5: Covered in 1 of the previous 10 games
- Over 163.5 on the Road: Covered in 1 of the previous 10 games on the road
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 81.10 pts and allowed 69.30 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 68.60 pts and allowed 69.80 pts in the last 10 games on the road
Total Points
- Game Totals: An average of 153.40 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals at Home: An average of 153.10 pts in the previous 10 home games
- Over 163.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
- Over 163.5 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 87.20 pts and allowed 66.20 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 89.10 pts and allowed 64.00 pts in the last 10 home games
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