Michigan State vs Illinois College Basketball Picks

Solid matchup from the Big Ten on Thursday night as surging Michigan State, once a Top 5 team but now unranked, visits No. 10 Illinois, which remains without star player Terrence Shannon Jr. due to an off-the-court issue. The Illini are still favored on the NCAAB odds. 2024 NCAA Basketball Betting & Expert Analysis Michigan State vs. #10 Illinois | MyBookie Sportsbook Week 10 NCAAB

How to Bet Michigan State at Illinois NCAA Basketball Odds & TV Info

When: Thursday, 9 PM ET
Where: State Farm Center
TV: Fox Sports 1
Stream: Fox Sports Live
Radio: Tunein.com
Opening NCAAB Lines: Illinois -3.5 (total 150.5)

Why Bet on Michigan State Spartans?

Offensively, MSU has handed out at least 20 six times and at least 15 on 11 occasions, while averaging 18.6 per game (4th in the Big Ten, No. 11 nationally). It ranks No. 4 nationally per KenPom in Assist Rate at 64.9% (279 assists on 430 made field goals).

Bet Michigan State to Win
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Why Bet on Illinois Fighting Illini?

Illini star Terrence Shannon Jr. remains away from the team after being charged with rape while at an Illinois football game at Kansas in September. He is set to be arraigned Jan. 18, but the trial for the case would not begin until June, after the conclusion of the college basketball season.

For obvious reasons, the team suspended him indefinitely and his season is likely over but for a legal Hail Mary. Shannon’s attorney filed for a temporary restraining order Monday that demands his school “immediately reinstate” him. The suit claims Shannon was not granted due process before being suspended. Nothing will happen before Thursday’s game regarding the TRO. Shannon Jr. is the leading scorer for the 10th-ranked Illini putting up a career-best 21.7 points per game while shooting 40.8% from 3-point range.

Playing all 40 minutes, Marcus Domask surpassed the 20-point mark for the third time this season, scoring 20 second-half points en route to a team-high 26-point performance for Illinois. Reaching double figures for his fifth straight game, Domask also finished with three rebounds, five assists, and one steal.

Bet Illinois to Win
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