Rutgers vs. Illinois Prediction
Rutgers is just inside the top-25 but Illinois would love to jump back into the rankings with a win over the Scarlet Knights on Saturday at 2:00 p.m. ET on FS1. What’s the best ATS value in this Big Ten matchup?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
651 Rutgers Scarlet Knights (+5.5) at 652 Illinois Fighting Illini (-5.5); o/u 135.5
2:00 p.m. ET, Saturday, February 11, 2023
State Farm Center, Champaign, IL
Rutgers vs. Illinois Public Betting Information
Our CBB Public Betting Information page indicates that 72% 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.
Rutgers Scarlet Knights DFS Spin
Aundre Hyatt chipped in nine points (3-8 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 1-2 FT), four rebounds and two assists over 27 minutes during Tuesday’s 66-60 loss to Indiana. Hyatt was only one short of logging 10 points. Fantasy managers should not be surprised if the forward continues to log at least that many points. Mawot Mag (knee) will sit out Rutgers’ ongoing season, and Hyatt averaged 11.4 points across his nine games started during 2022.
Illinois Fighting Illini DFS Spin
Tuesday’s matchup between Illinois and Minnesota was postponed due to COVID-19 issues, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports. While the Golden Gophers’ roster is currently dealing with COVID-19 issues, Minnesota and the Fighting Illini are now in line to square off against each other at a later date. Illinois’ next contest will now come against Rutgers on Saturday, Feb. 11.
Rutgers vs. Illinois CBB Betting Trends
Under is 5-2 in Scarlet Knights last 7 overall
Under is 7-2 in Scarlet Knights last 9 road games
Under is 3-1-1 in Fighting Illini last 5 overall
Under is 6-2-1 in Fighting Illini last 9 home games
Rutgers vs. Illinois CBB Prediction:
The home team is 5-0 against the spread in the last five meetings between these two teams, while the Scarlet Knights are just 5-11-1 at the betting window in their last 17 road games versus an opponent that has a home winning percentage of greater than .600. On the other side, the Fighting Illini are 4-0 against the spread in their last four games overall, are 5-1 against the number in their last six home games and are 4-1 at the betting window in their last five games versus a team with a winning percentage above .600.
CBB BETTING PREDICTION: ILLINOIS FIGHTING ILLINI -5.5
