- Tennessee is a -2.5 point favorite vs Illinois
- Total (Over/Under): 150.5 points
- Illinois / Tennessee TV channel: ESPN
The Illinois Fighting Illini visit Bridgestone Arena to take on the Tennessee Volunteers on Dec. 6. Tip off is scheduled for 8:00pm EST in Nashville, TN.
Tennessee is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -2.5 (-105).
The Illinois vs. Tennessee Over/Under is 150.5 total points.
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Illinois vs. Tennessee Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Illinois | +2.5 -115 | O 150.5 -105 | 110 |
| Tennessee | -2.5 -105 | U 150.5 -115 | -135 |
Illinois vs Tennessee Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Tennessee will win this college basketball game with 55.2% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
Illinois vs Tennessee Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Tennessee will cover the spread with 51.7% confidence for today’s game.
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Illinois Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Illinois has hit the 1H Moneyline in 23 of their last 35 games (+6.70 Units / 1% ROI)
- Illinois has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 21 of their last 36 games (+3.80 Units / 9% ROI)
- Illinois has hit the Team Total Under in 20 of their last 36 games (+1.85 Units / 5% ROI)
- Illinois have covered the 1H Spread in 20 of their last 36 games (+1.75 Units / 4% ROI)
Tennessee Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Tennessee has hit the Moneyline in 29 of their last 39 games (+8.55 Units / 0% ROI)
- Tennessee has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 22 of their last 39 games (+2.70 Units / 6% ROI)
- Tennessee has hit the Game Total Under in 21 of their last 39 games (+1.25 Units / 3% ROI)
Illinois Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Illinois has a 4-4 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.4 Units / -4.55% ROI).
- 6-2 when betting on the Moneyline for +3.6 Units / 0.17% ROI
- 2-6 when betting the Over for -4.6 Units / -52.27% ROI
- 6-2 when betting the Under for +3.8 Units / 43.18% ROI
Tennessee Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Tennessee has a 3-6 record against the spread this college basketball season (-3.6 Units / -36.36% ROI).
- 7-2 when betting on the Moneyline for +0.7 Units / 0.04% ROI
- 6-3 when betting the Over for +2.7 Units / 27.14% ROI
- 3-6 when betting the Under for -3.55 Units / -36.04% ROI
Illinois Offensive Stats & Trends:
Tennessee averaged 4.7 turnovers per game (156 turnovers/33 games) in the second half last season — best among SEC Teams; League Avg: 5.4
Tennessee had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.6 (257 assists/ 156 TOs) in the second half last season — tied for best among SEC Teams; League Avg: 1.2
Tennessee made 8.8 three-pointers per game last season — tied for 40th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.5
Tennessee is shooting 48% (265/552) this season — tied for 43rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 45%
Tennessee Offensive Stats & Trends:
Illinois has averaged 4.5 steals per game (227 steals/50 games) at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.7
Illinois has forced 7.6 turnovers per game (229 turnovers/30 games) at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 10.9
Illinois has averaged 4.5 steals per game (227 steals/50 games) at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.7
Illinois has averaged 30.1 defensive rebounds per game (1,295 rebounds/43 games) since the start of the 2024-25 season — best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.3
Illinois Defensive Stats & Trends:
Tennessee averaged 4.7 turnovers per game (156 turnovers/33 games) in the second half last season — best among SEC Teams; League Avg: 5.4
Tennessee had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.6 (257 assists/ 156 TOs) in the second half last season — tied for best among SEC Teams; League Avg: 1.2
Tennessee made 8.8 three-pointers per game last season — tied for 40th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.5
Tennessee is shooting 48% (265/552) this season — tied for 43rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 45%
Tennessee Defensive Stats & Trends:
Illinois has averaged 4.5 steals per game (227 steals/50 games) at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.7
Illinois has forced 7.6 turnovers per game (229 turnovers/30 games) at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 10.9
Illinois has averaged 4.5 steals per game (227 steals/50 games) at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.7
Illinois has averaged 30.1 defensive rebounds per game (1,295 rebounds/43 games) since the start of the 2024-25 season — best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.3
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