Illinois Fighting Illini vs Michigan State Spartans Betting Odds & Game Analysis | January 13
The Michigan State Spartans visit the Illinois Fighting Illini at State Farm Center, taking the court at 9:00pm EST on Friday, January 13th. The Spartans are 6.5-point underdogs in the game, and the Over/Under is set at 138 points.
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Today, we are looking at the College Basketball game between the Michigan State Spartans and Illinois Fighting Illini.
Illinois Fighting Illini Stats and Betting Info
Trends for Illinois
- The Illinois Fighting Illini are currently 11-5 on the season.
- The Fighting Illini are averaging 76.9 points per game. Combining with Spartans’ 70.3 points per game gives a total of 147.2, which is 9.2 more than the current Over/Under of 138.
- Illinois has won each of its last 17 night games at State Farm Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Illinois Fighting Illini Stat Rankings
| Stat | Total | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Points Per Game | 76.9 | 48 |
| Points Allowed Per Game | 63.8 | 41 |
| Assists Per Game | 14.3 | 40 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 36.6 | 19 |
| Blocks Per Game | 6.0 | 5 |
Key Players for Illinois
- Terrence Shannon Jr. leads Illinois with 18.1 points per game in 16 games.
- Coleman Hawkins leads Illinois with 3.6 assists per game in 16 games.
- Coleman Hawkins leads Illinois with 6.1 rebounds per game in 16 games.
- Dain Dainja leads Illinois with a 71.7 FG% through 16 games.
- Jayden Epps leads Illinois with a 37.5 3PT% through 16 games.
Michigan State Spartans Stats and Betting Info
Trends for Michigan State
- The Michigan State Spartans are currently 12-4 on the season.
- The Spartans are averaging 70.3 points per game. Combining with Fighting Illini’s 76.9 points per game gives a total of 147.2, which is 9.2 more than the current Over/Under of 138.
- Michigan State has won the first half in each of its last 11 Friday night games against Conference opponents.
Michigan State Spartans Stat Rankings
| Stat | Total | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Points Per Game | 70.3 | 104 |
| Points Allowed Per Game | 64.9 | 65 |
| Assists Per Game | 16.2 | 21 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 34.1 | 75 |
| Blocks Per Game | 3.1 | 91 |
Key Players for Michigan State
- Tyson Walker leads Michigan State with 13.9 points per game in 16 games.
- A.J. Hoggard leads Michigan State with 6.5 assists per game in 16 games played.
- Joey Hauser leads Michigan State with 7.8 rebounds per game in 16 games.
- Jason Whitens leads Michigan State with a 66.7 FG% through 11 games.
- Jaden Akins leads Michigan State with a 43.9 3PT% through 12 games played.
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