Illinois Fighting Illini (18-6) vs. Maryland Terrapins (14-11)
February 17, 2024 5:30 pm EDT
The Line: Maryland Terrapins +2.5; Over/Under: +140.5
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The Illinois Fighting Illini look for a win after winning 4 of their last 5 games. The Maryland Terrapins need a win after losing 3 of their last 4 games. Let’s preview this game and give out a Illinois Fighting Illini vs Maryland Terrapins prediction.
Illinois Fighting Illini Betting Preview
The Illinois Fighting Illini recently lost to Michigan State and beat Michigan. The Illinois Fighting Illini are averaging 83 points on 46.4 percent shooting and allowing 70.3 points on 41.5 percent shooting. Terrence Shannon Jr. is averaging 21.1 points and 4.2 rebounds, while Marcus Domask is averaging 15.4 points and 4.5 rebounds. Coleman Hawkins is the third double-digit scorer and Quincy Guerrier is grabbing 7.4 rebounds. The Illinois Fighting Illini are shooting 34.6 percent from beyond the arc and 73.2 percent from the free throw line. The Illinois Fighting Illini are allowing 32.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 39.1 rebounds per game.
Maryland Terrapins Betting Preview
The Maryland Terrapins recently lost to Ohio State and beat Iowa. The Maryland Terrapins are averaging 69.4 points on 41.1 percent shooting and allowing 63.8 points on 40.7 percent shooting. Jahmir Young is averaging 20.9 points and 4.9 rebounds, while Julian Reese is averaging 13.4 points and 10.1 rebounds. Donta Scott is the third double-digit scorer and DeShawn Harris-Smith is grabbing 4.5 rebounds. The Maryland Terrapins are shooting 28.9 percent from beyond the arc and 71.7 percent from the free throw line. The Maryland Terrapins are allowing 32.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.4 rebounds per game.
Illinois Fighting Illini vs Maryland Terrapins prediction
The Illinois Fighting Illini are probably the more talented team, and you can argue they’ve been the better team this season. Illinois should be favored. However, the Maryland Terrapins beat Illinois a month ago on the road as 9 point underdogs, and they’re at home here where the Xfinity Center will be a factor. Maryland is 11-3 SU at home this season. The Illinois Fighting Illini have also had some weird results here and there, and the defense can really fall off a cliff at times. Give me the Terps and the free bucket if forced to pick.
