Little Rock Trojans vs Illinois Fighting Illini NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/25/24

Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Trojans versus the Fighting Illini? Tip off is at at 9:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on BTN. The game will be played at State Farm Center in Champaign, IL. The over/under for this game is set at 151.5 points, and Illinois is favored by -21 against Little Rock in a non-conference matchup.

LITTLE ROCK TROJANS VS ILLINOIS FIGHTING ILLINI BETTING PICK

The Pick: Little Rock Trojans +21

This game will be played at State Farm Center at 9:00 ET on Monday, November 25th.

WHY BET THE LITTLE ROCK TROJANS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-68 in favor of the Fighting Illini.
• Even though we have Illinois winning straight-up, we like Little Rock at +21.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 151.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.

Will the Trojans Win in Champaign?

Little Rock Trojans Recent Game/Games

The Trojans fell 79-67 to the Razorbacks on Friday, November 22nd. Little Rock was a +21 point underdog going into the game.

After trailing 42-24 at halftime, the Trojans outscored Arkansas 43-37 in the 2nd half. Little Rock covered the spread, and the game’s total points of 146.5 went over the line of 144.5.

Little Rock’s offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 37.3% from the field and 27.3% from beyond the arc, resulting in an effective field goal percentage of 42.4%. They managed to score 67 points, with Adou Thiero leading the way, hitting 7 of 9 shots for 23 points and grabbing 8 rebounds.

Boogie Fland contributed 21 points and 7 assists, connecting on 3 of 5 three-pointers. The Trojans hit 17 of 23 free throws (73.9%) and pulled down 13 offensive rebounds, with Johnathan Lawson adding 12 boards and 5 assists.

Little Rock’s defense struggled, giving up 79 points on 47% shooting from the field. The Trojans allowed 18 two-point baskets on 29 attempts, a 62% conversion rate.

From beyond the arc, Little Rock held their opponent to 29% shooting, with 7 made threes on 24 attempts. However, they sent the opposing team to the line 27 times, where they made 22 free throws, shooting 81%.

Will Illinois Win at Home?

Illinois Fighting Illini Recent Game/Games

Illinois dominated Maryland Eastern Shore on Saturday, winning 87-40 at home. The Illini, who were -36.5 favorites, covered the spread with ease. The game’s total points were 127, falling short of the 154-point O/U line.

Illinois led 35-15 at halftime and poured in 52 points in the 2nd half while holding the Hawks to 25 points after the break.

Illinois put up 87 points in their last game, shooting 44.6% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 51.4%, thanks to a strong 67.6% shooting inside the arc, hitting 23 of 34 two-point attempts. However, they struggled from deep, making just 25% of their 40 three-point attempts.

The Illini also shot 61.1% from the free-throw line and grabbed 19 offensive rebounds. They finished with just 9 assists. Will Riley led the team with 19 points in 19 minutes, shooting 63.6% overall and 40% from three.

Illinois held their opponent to just 40 points despite allowing them to shoot 44% from the field. The Illini gave up 33 made field goals on 74 attempts.

From two-point range, Illinois allowed 23 makes on 34 attempts, a 67% shooting percentage. Their opponent struggled from beyond the arc, hitting 10 of 40 three-point attempts for 25%. Illinois also sent them to the free-throw line 18 times, where they made 11, shooting 61%.