Nebraska Cornhuskers (22-9) vs. Illinois Fighting Illini (24-8)
March 16, 2024 3:30 pm EDT
The Line: Illinois Fighting Illini ; Over/Under: -
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In this article, we will formulate an Illinois vs Nebraska betting prediction for this college basketball showdown on Saturday, March 16th at the Target Center. We will take a look at:
-The Illinois Fighting Illini recent form and recent player performance
-The Nebraska Cornhuskers recent form and recent player performance
-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for today’s game between Illinois vs Nebraska
Illinois Escapes Against Ohio State
It wasn’t the prettiest game, but Illinois was able to escape against the Ohio State State Buckeyes. For most of the second half they were trailing, but they took the lead with a minute left and held on for the 77-74 victory. Terrence Shannon Jr had another huge game putting up 28 points, three rebounds, and three assists. Illinois is averaging 83.7 points while their defense is giving up 73 points per game. Shannon Jr has been the top player averaging 21.66 points while shooting 46.9 percent from the field.
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Keisei Tominaga is a Star for Nebraska
Keisei Tominaga continues to find success for Nebraska and on Friday he put up 23 points on the way to the victory. Nebraska faced off against the Indiana Hoosiers and the Cornhuskers were able to secure the 93-66 victory. At halftime they were up 50 -27 and they never looked back on the way to the victory. Nebraska is averaging 77.3 points while their defense is giving up 69.2 points per game. Nebraska likes to push the pace but in this game, it’s going to be about the defense making the stops. Tominaga on the season is averaging 14.6 points while shooting 46.3 percent from the field.
Illinois vs Nebraska Betting Prediction
Both teams are going to have no issue running up the score here. Illinois is averaging 83.7 points per game and they are going to have no issue running up the score again in this game. Tominaga is going to continue his scoring for Nebraska and he’s also going to have a huge game here. Both teams are going to have no issue running up the score because of the lack of defense played. Back the over to cash here.
