Bet Motivated Hawkeyes To Turn Tables on Illinois

Iowa has won four of its past five games after a 3-5 stretch that severely hurt its chances to make the NCAA Tournament. The Hawkeyes have won four in a row at home and earned an 87-80 victory at Northwestern in their last game on March 2.

The Illini rallied from seven points down to beat Iowa 95-85 at home on Feb 24 as Coleman Hawkins poured in 30 points. It was the sixth victory in the last seven meetings for Illinois.

Illinois is +700 to reach the NCAA Final Four in the Vegas college basketball odds while Iowa is a longshot at +8000 and needs a win on Sunday desperately to help its NCAA Tournament chances.

Illinois vs Iowa Game Information

1. Game: Illinois (22-8, 13-6 Big Ten) vs Iowa (18-12, 10-9)
2. Location: Carter-Hawkeye Arena, Iowa City, Iowa
3. Day/Time: Sunday, March 10, 7:00 p.m. ET
4. Illinois vs Iowa Live Stream: TBS.com

The Fighting Illini are a 1 1/2-point favorite in the NCAAB lines as they visit Iowa for a Big Ten battle on Sunday night to end the regular season. Illinois is 5-1 ATS in the last six meetings and the over is 3-1 in the past four clashes. The Hawkeyes are 13-3 on their home court while Illinois is 5-5 on the road this season.

Illinois vs Iowa Spreads and Odds

Illinois vs Iowa Trends

1. Over bettors are 9-1 at the sportsbook in the last 10 Illinois contests.
2. Iowa is just 12-17-1 ATS on the season, but 3-1-1 in the last five.
3. The Illini has hit the first half moneyline in seven of their last 11 road games.
4. Hawkeyes forward Payton Sandfort is averaging just over 20 points the last seven games – more than four above his season mark.
5. Illinois forward Marcus Domask has averaged 24.3 points the past three contests after scoring eight versus Iowa.
6. Over bettors are 6-2 in the last eight Iowa games and 20-10 on the season if you bet online.
7. Illini senior forward Quincy Guerrier has drained 15 of 26 field-goal attempts the last five games.
8. Iowa guard Tony Perkins is averaging a total of 26 combined points, rebounds and assists the last three games.

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Illinois vs Iowa Over/Under Pick: Under 173 1/2 (-110)

Both teams average well over 80 points, but we think the number is a bit high.

Illinois vs Iowa Pick ATS: Iowa +1 1/2 (-110)

This is a virtual pick’em game, so you can load up on which team you think has the winning ingredients. The Hawkeyes definitely need the game more and are at home.

Illinois vs Iowa Moneyline Pick: Iowa (+105)

The Hawkeyes are playing better basketball the last few weeks and should be pumped up on Senior Night. Iowa could improve its chances of climbing off the NCAA Tournament bubble with a win.

Illinois vs Iowa Player Prop: Perkins 5+ assists in Iowa win (+237)

Perkins had 14 assists in the win over Northwestern and is averaging seven the last four games.

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Illinois vs Iowa Prediction

Iowa 80, Illinois 73: Perkins, a senior, should have a big night for the Hawkeyes and the Illini are only playing for a slight seeding adjustment in the NCAA Tournament. If Iowa can keep Illinois from dominating the boards, it should find a way.

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