Minnesota vs. Illinois Prediction & Odds
Illinois is laying 14.5 points to Big Ten rival Minnesota at 9:00 p.m. ET on Monday night, while the total currently sits at 135.5. Will the favorite continue to have success?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
871 Minnesota Golden Gophers (+14.5) at 872 Illinois Fighting Illini (-14.5); o/u 135.5
9:00 p.m. ET, Monday, February 20, 2023
State Farm Center, Champaign, IL
Minnesota vs. Illinois Public Betting Information
Our CBB Public Betting Information page indicates that 66% of public bettors are currently backing Illinois when it comes to the spread. This information is subject to change throughout the day, however, so be sure to check the link so you’re receiving the most up-to-date public betting data.
Minnesota Golden Gophers DFS Spin
Pharrel Payne posted 18 points (7-12 FG, 4-6 FT), 10 rebounds and six assists across 30 minutes during Saturday’s 76-69 loss to Penn State. The return of Dawson Garcia (ankle) meant Payne was demoted to a substitute option Saturday. Even so, he had the game of his freshman career so far. Payne logged a double-double and recorded more than five assists for the first time as a Gopher. The future could be bright for him, but it is expected to continue being limited while Garcia can play.
Illinois Fighting Illini DFS Spin
Terrence Shannon is in concussion protocol, according to Jeremy Werner of 247Sports. This is not surprising news, but it was to be expected despite it not being publicized and further indicates the likelihood that Shannon will sit out Illinois’ upcoming matchup, which is scheduled to be a home game Monday against Minnesota.
Minnesota vs. Illinois CBB Betting Trends
Under is 17-8 in Golden Gophers last 25 overall
Under is 5-2 in Golden Gophers last 7 games following a straight up loss
Under is 3-0-1 in Fighting Illini last 4 home games
Under is 5-2-1 in Fighting Illini last 8 overall
Minnesota vs. Illinois CBB Prediction:
The favorite is 27-9 against the spread in the last 36 meetings between these two teams, while the Fighting Illini are 6-1 against the number in their last seven home games and are 6-1 at the betting window in their last seven games overall. On the other side, the Golden Gophers are 4-9-1 against the spread in their last 14 road games, are 1-3-1 against the number in their last five games overall and are 2-6 at the betting window in their last eight games coming off an ATS loss.
CBB BETTING PREDICTION: ILLINOIS FIGHTING ILLINI -14.5
