Michigan State vs Illinois Basketball Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for January 19

The Michigan State Spartans (15-2, 6-0 Big Ten) will host the Illinois Fighting Illini (13-4, 5-2 Big Ten) after winning six straight home games.

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

Michigan State vs. Illinois Game Info and Odds

• Game day: Sunday, January 19, 2025
• Game time: 12:00 PM ET
• TV channel: CBS
• Location: East Lansing, Michigan
• Arena: Jack Breslin Students Events Center

Michigan State vs. Illinois Picks and Prediction

All college basketball win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Michigan State win (67%)

Michigan State is a 2.5-point favorite over Illinois on Sunday and the over/under has been set at 158.5 points. Here are a few betting trends and insights to help you make an informed wager on the contest.

Sign up for FanDuel Sportsbook and FanDuel Daily Fantasy today!

Michigan State vs. Illinois: ATS Betting Stats and Trends

• Michigan State has compiled an 11-6-0 record against the spread this season.
• Illinois is 9-8-0 ATS this season.
• As a 2.5-point underdog or more in 2024-25, Illinois is 1-1 against the spread compared to the 9-5 ATS record Michigan State racks up as a 2.5-point favorite.
• The Spartans sported a better record against the spread in home games (11-7-0) than they did on the road (4-6-0) last season.
• The Fighting Illini's winning percentage against the spread at home is .600 (6-4-0). Away, it is .500 (2-2-0).
• Michigan State has covered the spread five times in six conference games.
• Illinois is 3-4-0 against the spread in Big Ten games this season.

Michigan State vs. Illinois: Moneyline Betting Stats

• Michigan State has been the moneyline favorite in 14 games this season and has come away with the win 13 times (92.9%) in those contests.
• The Spartans have not lost in 12 games this year when favored by -154 or better on the moneyline.
• Illinois has won 33.3% of the games this season it was the underdog on the moneyline (1-2).
• The Fighting Illini have played as a moneyline underdog of +128 or longer in just two games this season, which they split 1-1.
• The moneyline set for this matchup implies Michigan State has a 60.6% chance of coming away with a victory in the contest.

Michigan State vs. Illinois Head-to-Head Comparison

• Michigan State has a +250 scoring differential, topping opponents by 14.7 points per game. It is putting up 81.8 points per game to rank 39th in college basketball and is allowing 67.1 per contest to rank 62nd in college basketball.
• Jaden's 14.2 points per game lead Michigan State and are 340th in college basketball.
• Illinois outscores opponents by 20.0 points per game (posting 87.3 points per game, fifth in college basketball, and allowing 67.3 per contest, 68th in college basketball) and has a +340 scoring differential.
• Kasparas Jakucionis' team-leading 16.7 points per game rank him 124th in college basketball.
• The Spartans come out on top in the rebound battle by an average of 9.8 boards. They are pulling down 37.3 rebounds per game (14th in college basketball) compared to their opponents' 27.5 per outing.
• Jaxon Kohler is 69th in college basketball play with 8.1 rebounds per game to lead the Spartans.
• The Fighting Illini win the rebound battle by 13.0 boards on average. They record 42.4 rebounds per game, second in college basketball, while their opponents pull down 29.4.
• Tomislav Ivisic averages 8.8 rebounds per game (36th in college basketball) to lead the Fighting Illini.
• Michigan State scores 102.9 points per 100 possessions (46th in college basketball), while giving up 84.4 points per 100 possessions (31st in college basketball).
• The Fighting Illini's 104.1 points per 100 possessions on offense rank 36th in college basketball, and the 80.2 points they allow per 100 possessions rank eighth in college basketball.

Sign up for FanDuel Sportsbook and FanDuel Daily Fantasy today!