The No. 14 Illinois Fighting Illini (17-6) are set to host the Michigan Wolverines (8-16) in a Big Ten matchup on Tuesday. The Fighting Illini have been dominant against the Wolverines in recent history, winning seven straight games. On Jan. 18, Illinois defeated the Wolverines 88-73. Illinois is 12-9-2 against the spread this season, while Michigan has struggled to a 7-17 ATS mark.
Tipoff from the State Farm Center in Illinois is set for 7 p.m. ET. Illinois leads the all-time series 94-85. The Fighting Illini are 16-point favorites in the latest Michigan vs. Illinois odds from SportsLine consensus, while the over/under for total points scored is 154. Before making any Illinois vs. Michigan picks, be sure to see the college basketball predictions and betting advice from the SportsLine Projection Model.
The model simulates every Division I college basketball game 10,000 times. It enters Week 15 of the 2023-24 season on a 131-88 roll on all top-rated college basketball picks dating back to last season, returning nearly $2,500 for $100 players. It is also off to a sizzling 24-12 start on top-rated spread picks this season. Anyone following has seen huge returns.
Now, the model has set its sights on Michigan vs. Illinois and revealed its CBB picks and predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see the model’s picks. Here are several college basketball odds and trends for Illinois vs. Michigan:
- Michigan vs. Illinois spread: Fighting Illini -16
- Michigan vs. Illinois over/under: 154 points
- Michigan vs. Illinois money line: Fighting Illini -1826, Wolverines +983
- ILL: Illinois has hit the game total Over in 20 of their last 32 games
- MICH: Michigan has hit the 1H ML in 21 of their last 33 games
- Michigan vs. Illinois picks: See picks at SportsLine
Why Illinois can cover
Senior forward Coleman Hawkins stands at 6-foot-10 and provides Illinois with a lengthy presence in the frontcourt. Hawkins plays aggressive defense for the Fighting Illini. The California native averages 12.1 points and 6.2 rebounds per contest. In his last outing, Hawkins had 14 points, three rebounds and seven assists.
Senior forward Quincy Guerrier is another important contributor for Illinois. The Montreal native logs 10.7 points and 7.4 boards per game. He also shoots 33% from downtown. Guerrier finished with eight double-doubles thus far. See which team to pick here.
Why Michigan can cover
Senior forward Olivier Nkamhoua is a smooth player in the frontcourt. Nkamhoua logs 15 points with a team-high 7.4 rebounds per game. On Feb. 3 against Rutgers, he had 14 points and six boards.
Senior forward Terrance Williams II is one of the other top options for the Wolverines. Williams II plays solid defense, grabs rebounds and can be a catch-and-shoot weapon on the outside. The Maryland native puts up 12.2 points, 4.3 rebounds and shoots 38% from downtown. On Jan. 30 versus Michigan State, Williams II finished with 14 points and three rebounds. See which team to pick here.
How to make Michigan vs. Illinois picks
SportsLine’s model is leaning Under on the total, projecting 150 combined points. The model also says one side of the spread hits well over 60% of the time. You can see the picks at SportsLine.
So who wins Illinois vs. Michigan, and which side of the spread hits well over 50% of the time? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the spread you need to jump on, all from the model on a 24-12 roll on top-ranked college basketball spread picks.