Illinois vs Maryland Basketball Prediction, Best Bets, Spread & Odds - February 17

The No. 14 Illinois Fighting Illini (18-6, 9-4 Big Ten) visit the Maryland Terrapins (14-11, 6-8 Big Ten) in Big Ten action at Xfinity Center, tipping off at 5:30 PM ET on Saturday, February 17, 2024.

Before you place your bet on this game at FanDuel Sportsbook, here are the NCAA basketball odds and spreads you need to know.

Illinois vs. Maryland Game Info and Odds

• Game Day: Saturday, February 17, 2024
• Game Time: 5:30 PM ET
• TV Channel: FOX
• Location: College Park, Maryland
• Arena: Xfinity Center

Illinois vs. Maryland Picks and Prediction

All college basketball win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Illinois win (58.6%)

Take a look at the betting insights and trends below before making a bet on Saturday's Illinois-Maryland spread (Illinois -2.5) or over/under (138.5 points).

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Illinois vs. Maryland: ATS Betting Stats and Trends

• Illinois has covered 14 times in 24 chances against the spread this season.
• Maryland has compiled a 10-15-0 record against the spread this year.
• When the spread is set as 2.5 or more this season, Illinois (11-7) covers a higher percentage of those games when it is the favorite (61.1%) than Maryland (4-4) does as the underdog (50%).
• The Fighting Illini have done a better job covering the spread in road games (4-3-0) than they have in home games (8-7-0).
• In 2023-24 against the spread, the Terrapins have a lower winning percentage at home (.429, 6-8-0 record) than on the road (.444, 4-5-0).
• Illinois has eight wins against the spread in 13 conference games this season.
• Maryland's Big Ten record against the spread is 6-8-0.

Illinois vs. Maryland: Moneyline Betting Stats

• Illinois has been victorious in 16, or 84.2%, of the 19 contests it has been chosen as favorites in this season.
• This year, the Fighting Illini have won 16 of 18 games when listed as at least -134 or better on the moneyline.
• Maryland has been the moneyline underdog 10 total times this season. Maryland has finished 3-7 in those games.
• When they have played as a moneyline underdog with odds of +112 or longer, the Terrapins have gone 4-5 (44.4%).
• Illinois has an implied victory probability of 57.3% according to the moneyline set by sportsbooks for this matchup.

Illinois vs. Maryland Head-to-Head Comparison

• Illinois averages 83.0 points per game (21st in college basketball) while giving up 70.3 per outing (135th in college basketball). It has a +305 scoring differential overall and outscores opponents by 12.7 points per game.
• Terrence Shannon Jr.'s team-leading 21.1 points per game ranks 14th in college basketball.
• Maryland puts up 69.4 points per game (290th in college basketball) while allowing 63.8 per outing (13th in college basketball). It has a +141 scoring differential and outscores opponents by 5.6 points per game.
• Jahmir Young's team-leading 20.9 points per game rank him 17th in the country.
• The 42.5 rebounds per game the Fighting Illini average rank fourth in college basketball, and are 9.3 more than the 33.2 their opponents record per outing.
• Quincy Guerrier's 7.4 rebounds per game lead the Fighting Illini and rank 129th in college basketball action.
• The Terrapins rank 110th in the country at 36.9 rebounds per game. That's 2.3 more than the 34.6 their opponents average.
• Julian Reese averages 10.1 rebounds per game (15th in college basketball) to lead the Terrapins.
• Illinois ranks 30th in college basketball with 102.6 points scored per 100 possessions, and 48th in college basketball defensively with 86.9 points conceded per 100 possessions.
• The Terrapins record 91.2 points per 100 possessions (261st in college basketball), while giving up 83.8 points per 100 possessions (14th in college basketball).

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