Illinois vs Michigan Prediction, Bet Builder Tips & Odds

By Anthony Brown, NCAAB Analyst | Published: 3 months ago | Last Updated: Mar 2, 22:38 | 4 min read

Illinois Fighting Illini

Basketball NCAAB Mon 3 Mar 03:45

Michigan Wolverines

  1. Prediction
  2. Bet Builder
  3. Odds
  4. Player Props
  5. Team Stats
  6. Standings

Is the Total Too High or Too Low?

Go for Under at 1.91. It might be defenses on top when Illinois meet Michigan, with the 158.5 points line looking on the high side when it comes to the totals.

8 of Last 10 Matchups Have Been Illinois Wins

Illinois Fighting Illini won their previous game which was at home. It was a 81-61 triumph against Iowa Hawkeyes.

Michigan Wolverines last game saw them claim a 84-82 home win over Rutgers Scarlet Knights.

Illinois won the most recent matchup between these teams. A 97-68 victory was registered against Michigan. Illinois have triumphed in their previous eight matchups against Michigan. On the head-to-head front, it has been 8 wins out of 10.

NCAAB Overall PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Michigan 25-9 2661 2422 239 16-5 9-4 3W
Illinois 21-12 2766 2462 304 15-6 6-6 1L
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Expert College Basketball Analysis

The expert college basketball handicappers at jetwinbet.com are aware of injuries that could affect the outcome along with the form guide. We also leave no stone unturned when it comes to analyzing the latest stats.

Key Illinois vs Michigan stats:

  • The 158.5 line hasn’t been covered in 6 of the last 10 Illinois games on the road.
  • The 158.5 line hasn’t been covered in 3 of the last 5 Illinois games on the road.
  • The 158.5 line hasn’t been covered in 8 of the last 10 Michigan games.
  • The 158.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 Michigan games at home.

Illinois vs Michigan Prediction

The 1.91 for Under 158.5 points to be scored by the two teams looks like really good value in this college contest. Our prediction is that the teams might not collectively reach this total.

There’s the chance to boost your odds about an Under pick. The Match Result & Total lines provide a prime opportunity to squeeze more juice by predicting the winner too.

Under 158.5 Probability

The sportsbooks are estimating that there is a 52.4% likelihood of this pick winning. Based on our in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be 55-60%. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.

Our Pick

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Player Props

Kylan Boswell Under 10.5 Points 1.83 bet365 logo

Kylan Boswell (Illinois) can be wagered to register Under 10.5 points at 1.83. Should you agree with our verdict that he doesn’t reach this total, you can go under the line.

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Vladislav Goldin Over 7.5 Rebounds 1.88 bet365 logo

Vladislav Goldin (Michigan) is available at 1.88 to rack up Over 7.5 rebounds. The best bet could be to go for a Player Rebounds wager as we think he’ll cover the total.

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Illinois vs Michigan Bet Builder Tips

Totals Under 158.5
Spread Michigan -2.5
Player Points Kylan Boswell Under 10.5

We’ve got a same game parlay with three options: Under 159.5, Michigan -2.5 and Kylan Boswell (Illinois) to score Under 10.5 points.

A bet builder allows bettors to place a multiple wager on the same basketball game. You can go through the available betting lines and select the outcomes that you think will happen. The odds for each pick are then combined together.

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Correct Score Prediction

Illinois Illinois logo 73 - 78 Michigan logo Michigan

Should you wish to go for a speculative bet, try Michigan to win 78-73 on the correct score lines. This should be a fun wager which could potentially yield a huge return.

Illinois vs Michigan Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Books Expecting Close Encounter

The latest Moneyline odds are 1.62 that Michigan win, while Illinois have been chalked up at 2.32. From a percentage point-of-view, the leading sportsbooks give the visiting team a 43% chance of success.

The spread is 3.5 and the total points line is currently 161.5. A Total bet is always available and can often provide value selections. Those that want to back Under 161.5 can find odds of 1.91 available.

You can back Michigan to make a fast start and hit the 20-point mark first. The favorites are 1.67 to achieve this, with Illinois 2.10 to win the race to this total.

College basketball fans are spoilt for choice thanks to the wide range of team props and game lines which are available for every contest on the coupon. Head to the betting sites and find the best value picks.

Betting Lines & Odds

Vladislav Goldin Favorite to Score the Most Baskets

Vladislav Goldin is the favorite to score most points. Odds of 1.91 can be found for him scoring Over 18.5 points and there is 1.85 for him to go Under.

Player Points

Vladislav Goldin (Michigan)
Over 18.5
1.91
Under 18.5
1.85
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Kasparas Jakucionis (Illinois)
Over 15.5
2.05
Under 15.5
1.74
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Danny Wolf (Michigan)
Over 14.5
1.91
Under 14.5
1.85
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Will Riley (Illinois)
Over 13.5
1.87
Under 13.5
1.89
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Player Assists

Kasparas Jakucionis (Illinois)
Over 4.5
2.32
Under 4.5
1.58
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Danny Wolf (Michigan)
Over 3.5
1.66
Under 3.5
2.17
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Tre Donaldson (Michigan)
Over 3.5
1.87
Under 3.5
1.89
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Will Riley (Illinois)
Over 1.5
1.71
Under 1.5
2.08
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Player Rebounds

Danny Wolf (Michigan)
Over 9.5
1.78
Under 9.5
1.99
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Vladislav Goldin (Michigan)
Over 7.5
2.04
Under 7.5
1.74
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Tomislav Ivisic (Illinois)
Over 6.5
1.85
Under 6.5
1.91
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Kasparas Jakucionis (Illinois)
Over 5.5
1.86
Under 5.5
1.90
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Micro Betting

It’s possible to use stats to your advantage when it comes to college basketball micro betting, especially if you’re predicting outcomes such as the Next Field Goal. Check out the live player, score and team props to see if you can find an angle.

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Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Illinois logo Illinois Stats

Michigan logo Michigan Stats

Moneyline

  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

  • 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

Point Spread

Total Points

Total Points

NCAAB Table Select Season

Big Ten Overall PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Michigan State 27-6 2579 2219 360 18-4 9-2 1L
Maryland 25-8 2695 2211 484 20-3 5-5 1L
Wisconsin 26-9 2790 2465 325 16-3 10-6 1L
Michigan 25-9 2661 2422 239 16-5 9-4 3W
Oregon 24-9 2515 2341 174 13-4 11-5 1L
UCLA 22-10 2392 2103 289 15-5 7-5 1L
Purdue 22-11 2570 2346 224 16-4 6-7 1L
Illinois 21-12 2766 2462 304 15-6 6-6 1L
Indiana 19-13 2389 2305 84 14-5 5-8 1L
Nebraska 17-14 2337 2259 78 11-7 6-7 5L
Ohio State 17-15 2522 2353 169 12-8 5-7 2L
Penn State 16-15 2452 2270 182 13-6 3-9 1W
Iowa 17-16 2722 2630 92 14-7 3-9 1L
Northwestern 17-16 2390 2282 108 13-5 4-11 1L
USC 16-17 2537 2491 46 12-8 4-9 1L
Rutgers 15-17 2465 2482 -17 11-9 4-8 1L
Minnesota 15-17 2178 2231 -53 10-11 5-6 3L
Washington 12-18 2142 2277 -135 10-9 2-9 6L
  • Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
  • PF = Total Points For
  • PA = Total Points Against
  • N. Pts = Point Differential
  • Home = Home Record
  • Away = Away Record
  • Strk = Current Streak

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