Syracuse vs. Illinois Prediction & Odds
One of the first matchups in this year’s annual ACC/Big Ten Challenge will take place at State Farm Center in Champaign, IL where No. 16 Illinois will host Syracuse at 7:30 p.m. ET.
Given the Fighting Illini’s ATS struggles at home, is 12.5 too much to lay with the host?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
615 Syracuse Orange (+12.5) at 616 Illinois Fighting Illini (-12.5); o/u 145.5
7:30 p.m. ET, Tuesday, November 29, 2022
State Farm Center, Champaign, IL
Syracuse vs. Illinois Public Betting Information
Our CBB Public Betting Information page indicates that 63% of public bettors are currently backing Syracuse 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.
Syracuse Orange DFS Spin
Justin Taylor amassed 25 points (6-9 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 10-13 FT) and three rebounds in 26 minutes during Saturday’s 73-72 loss to Bryant. Despite the fact Syracuse lost by a slim one-point margin, Taylor looked impressive as a scoring threat. That said, he only scored seven combined points over his previous four appearances, so this scoring explosiveness really came out of nowhere for the freshman.
Illinois Fighting Illini DFS Spin
Illinois’ head coach Brad Underwood said Luke Goode (foot) “hopes to be back and available by the first of the year or around there,” Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports. Fortunately for Goode, he is rehabbing now. Illinois begins its 2023 against Northwestern on Jan. 4. But until that date, fantasy managers should expect Goode to be unavailable. He will sit out at least seven games.
Syracuse vs. Illinois CBB Betting Trends
Over is 5-1 in Orange last 6 road games
Under is 4-1 in Orange last 5 overall
Under is 6-2 in Fighting Illini last 8 games following a straight up win
Over is 10-4-1 in Fighting Illini last 15 games following a ATS win
Syracuse vs. Illinois CBB Prediction:
The Orange are just 2-5 against the spread in their last seven road games, have dropped four of their last five games at the betting window overall and are 1-7 against the number in their last eight games versus a team with a winning percentage above .600. On the other side, the Fighting Illini are 7-0 against the spread in their last seven games coming off a win of more than 20 points and have covered in four of their last five games overall.
CBB BETTING PREDICTION: ILLINOIS FIGHTING ILLINI -12.5
