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Purdue vs Illinois Prediction, Odds and College Basketball Picks: Take Fighting Illini -4 on March 07
- Illinois -4 is a good bet against Purdue.
- Bet on Kasparas Jakucionis (+100) to score over 16.5 Points.
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Purdue vs Illinois College Basketball Best Bets
We’re backing the Illinois Fighting Illini to cover the -4 spread against the Purdue Boilermakers on Friday night, where the ranked team is the underdog. Purdue receives a double-bye in the Big Ten Tournament with a victory.
Despite being ranked 18th in the country, Purdue is the +4 underdog, mostly because of its poor record on the road. College basketball odds for Illinois are worth taking as it comes off home wins over Michigan and Iowa.
Purdue vs Illinois Prediction Today
We expect Illinois to get the job done at home, especially based on its recent winning form. A victory at home over Iowa preceded a road win over Michigan, and although Purdue comes off two wins, its road form has been average over the last two months. Our BetUS sportsbook has a fair line for the favorite.
Purdue vs Illinois How to Watch
- Game: Purdue Boilermakers (21-9, 13-6 Big Ten) vs Illinois Fighting Illini (19-11, 11-8)
- Date/Time: March 7, 8 p.m. ET
- Location: State Farm Center, Campaign, Ill.
- Purdue vs Illinois Live Stream: TBS.com
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Top 2 Purdue vs Illinois Betting Picks
1. ATS Pick: Illinois -4
Playing at home means a lot in college basketball, which is evident by the Purdue vs Illinois odds. The Fighting Illini are -4 favorites at home, and despite losing three games on the bounce earlier this year, they responded well. Purdue lost to Indiana 73-58 and Michigan State 75-66 on the road, so bettors can’t take any confidence from those performances.
2. Purdue vs Illinois Under 159.5
Our college basketball picks feature under 159.5. Based on what Purdue has offered on the road recently, including 58 points against Indiana, we can’t see its offense suddenly picking up. We’re not looking too much into their 100-71 win over Rutgers at home. It’s different on the road and we expect a tight defensive battle. The final score should be around 79-74, which gives under players plenty of points to work with.
Bet on Purdue vs Illinois under 159.5
Purdue vs Illinois Best Player Prop Bet
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Kasparas Jakucionis Over 16.5 points (+100)
Our top NCAAB player prop pick for the Purdue vs Illinois is Kasparas Jakucionis over 16.5 points. The Fighting Illini guard averages 15.4 points per game, but he comes off a 17-point performance against No. 15 Michigan. If he can score against some of the best teams in the nation, he’s good enough to put up a number on Purdue. He’s the key player for the home side, and he could have a big one.
Bet on Kasparas Jakucionis Over 16.5 points (+100)
Odds and information are accurate at the time of writing. Please check with official sources for the latest updates before placing any bets.
Questions of the Day
Which team is favored to win between Purdue vs Illinois?
Illinois is the -4 favorite to beat Purdue on March 7, with the Fighting Illini seeking a 12-8 conference record.
Who won the previous meeting between Purdue and Illinois?
Purdue won the most recent meeting, 77-71 last year despite Illinois leading 40-34 at halftime.
