7:00 p.m. ET: Illinois Fighting Illini (6-2) at Iowa Hawkeyes (7-1)

Spread: Iowa -3.5
Total: 152

The Fighting Illini pounded Rutgers 86-51 in their Big Ten opener Friday night and Iowa gave #1 Purdue all it could before falling 77-70 without their best player. Iowa’s Keegan Murray has averaged 21.5 points, 7.8 rebounds, and two blocks while Kris Murray has put up 10.3 points and five rebounds. The Illini are averaging 76.8 points per game on 45.9% shooting from the field. They are allowing opponents to score 63.8 points per game. The Hawkeyes are averaging 91 points per game on 49.2% shooting from the field. They are allowing opponents to score 68 points per game. Illinois has played well in recent games but they did not start the season very good showing the inability to score when needed. The Illini defense isn’t great but neither is Iowa’s so you can expect a high-scoring game, the difference will come down to which team’s offense is clicking. With Iowa playing at home and Illinois inconsistent scoring, take the Hawkeyes to get the cover tonight. 

Matchup Trends

• The home team is 6-1 ATS in the last 7 meetings.
• Favorite is 5-1 ATS in the last 6 meetings.

The Bookie:          Iowa -3.5 / Over 152
Fade the Public:   Illinois / Under
Sharp Action:       Iowa / Over