Purdue vs Illinois College Basketball Odds Prediction, Spread, Tip Off Time, Best Bets for January 5

A pair of hot teams hit the court when the Purdue Boilermakers (13-1, 2-1 Big Ten) host the Illinois Fighting Illini (11-2, 2-0 Big Ten) on January 5, 2024. The Boilermakers will put their six-game win streak on the line against the Fighting Illini, who have won four straight.

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

Purdue vs. Illinois Game Info and Odds

• Game Day: Friday, January 5, 2024
• Game Time: 8:30 PM ET
• TV Channel: Fox Sports 1
• Location: West Lafayette, Indiana
• Arena: Mackey Arena

Purdue is a 10.5-point favorite against Illinois on Friday and the over/under has been set at 150.5 points. Here are some betting insights and trends before you decide to wager on the contest.

Purdue vs. Illinois: ATS Betting Stats and Trends

• Purdue is 11-3-0 ATS this season.
• Illinois has won eight games against the spread this season, while failing to cover five times.
• At home last season, the Boilermakers owned a better record against the spread (6-10-0) compared to their ATS record on the road (4-7-0).
• Last year, the Fighting Illini were 10-7-0 at home against the spread (.588 winning percentage). Away, they were 6-4-0 ATS (.600).

Purdue vs. Illinois: Moneyline Betting Stats

• Purdue has won in eight of the nine contests it has been named as the odds-on favorite in this year.
• The Boilermakers have been a -670 moneyline favorite on five occasions this season and won every game.
• Illinois has compiled a 2-1 record in games it was listed as the moneyline underdog (winning 66.7% of those games).
• The Fighting Illini have not yet played as a moneyline underdog of +470 or longer.
• Purdue has an implied victory probability of 87% according to the moneyline set by sportsbooks for this matchup.

Purdue vs. Illinois Head-to-Head Comparison

• Purdue averages 85.4 points per game (17th in college basketball) while allowing 67 per outing (94th in college basketball). It has a +257 scoring differential overall and outscores opponents by 18.4 points per game.
• Zach Edey paces Purdue, recording 23.1 points per game (fourth in the nation).
• Illinois outscores opponents by 18.4 points per game (posting 83.9 points per game, 26th in college basketball, and giving up 65.5 per contest, 61st in college basketball) and has a +239 scoring differential.
• Terrence Shannon Jr. leads Illinois, scoring 21.7 points per game (seventh in college basketball).
• The Boilermakers grab 41.1 rebounds per game (30th in college basketball) while allowing 30.3 per contest to their opponents. They outrebound opponents by 10.8 boards per game.
• Edey leads the team with 10.3 rebounds per game (10th in college basketball play).
• The Fighting Illini come out on top in the rebound battle by an average of 12.5 boards. They are recording 45.2 rebounds per game (first in college basketball) compared to their opponents' 32.7.
• Quincy Guerrier averages 7.4 rebounds per game (145th in college basketball) to lead the Fighting Illini.
• Purdue scores 105.8 points per 100 possessions (18th in college basketball), while giving up 83 points per 100 possessions (42nd in college basketball).
• The Fighting Illini rank 42nd in college basketball with 102.7 points scored per 100 possessions, and 13th defensively with 80.2 points conceded per 100 possessions.

Purdue vs. Illinois Picks and Prediction

All college basketball win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Purdue win (70.6%)

Join FanDuel Sportsbook today with $150 in Bonus Bets - win or lose - when you place your first $5 bet!