Illinois Fighting Illini vs Penn State Nittany Lions 2/14/23 – In a Big Ten battle, the Penn State Nittany Lions will host the Illinois Fighting Illini on Tuesday. Penn State is currently 14-11 overall, 5-9 in Big Ten and Illinois is 17-7 overall, and 8-5 in conference. In December, Penn State defeated Illinois 74 to 59. The Penn State Nittany Lions will be winning this game as per the best NCAAB betting percentages.
Illinois Fighting Illini vs Penn State Nittany Lions
Date & Time: Tuesday, February 14, 2023 at 7:00 PM ET
Location: Bryce Jordan Center
Illinois Fighting Illini vs Penn State Nittany Lions Betting Odds
Illinois
Moneyline: -120
Spread: -1 (-105)
Total: 142 over (-105)
Penn State
Moneyline: -102
Spread: +1 (-105)
Total: 142 under (-105)
Illinois Fighting Illini vs Penn State Nittany Lions Analysis
The Illinois Fighting Illini are currently tied for third place in the conference with a record of 17-7 overall, 8-5 in Big Ten. After a huge 69-60 victory over Rutgers, the Fighting Illini are now 3.5 games behind first place Purdue. They played a solid defense and held 24th-ranked Rutgers to just 35% shooting and 60 points.
Although Penn State Nittany Lions beat Illinois in a big win back December, things have not been going so well. They have now lost four consecutive games and are now at 14-11 overall, 5-9 in Big Ten. They lost to Maryland 74-68 on Saturday but were covered as an 8 point underdog. Penn State was able to win because they shot 51% from the floor and made 12 three-pointers.
Illinois Fighting Illini vs Penn State Nittany Lions Against the Spread
Illinois are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games. The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Illinois’ last 6 games. Illinois are 8-2 SU in their last 10 games. Illinois are 3-9 ATS in their last 12 games against Penn State. Illinois are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games against Penn State.
Penn State are 2-4 ATS in their last 6 games. The total has gone OVER in 4 of Penn State’s last 5 games. Penn State are 1-5 SU in their last 6 games. The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Penn State’s last 6 games against Illinois. The total has gone OVER in 5 of Penn State’s last 5 games at home.
Illinois Fighting Illini vs Penn State Nittany Lions Free Pick
The Penn State Nittany Lions, which have lost four straight games, are in a rut. They have been playing better lately, losing a winnable match against Maryland and falling to Wisconsin in overtime. Illinois has won 6 consecutive ATS victories in recent weeks. However, college basketball betting sites believe Penn State keeps it close enough.
Free Pick: Penn State Nittany Lions +1 (-105)
