Arkansas Razorbacks vs Illinois Fighting Illini NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/28/24
Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Razorbacks versus the Fighting Illini? Tip off is at at 4:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on CBS. The game will be played at T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, MO. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 154.5 points, with Illinois being favored by -2.5 over Arkansas.
ARKANSAS RAZORBACKS VS ILLINOIS FIGHTING ILLINI BETTING PICK
The Pick: Illinois Fighting Illini -2.5
This game will be played at T-Mobile Center at 4:00 ET on Thursday, November 28th.
WHY BET THE ILLINOIS FIGHTING ILLINI:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 80-67 in favor of the Fighting Illini.
- Not only will Illinois pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 154.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.
Do the Razorbacks Stand a Chance in Kansas City?
Arkansas Razorbacks Recent Game/Games
Arkansas dominated Maryland Eastern Shore on Monday, November 25th, with a 109-35 win at home. The Razorbacks, who were -35 point favorites, covered the spread, while the game’s total points of 144 narrowly missed the over/under line of 145.5.
Leading 60-15 at halftime, Arkansas continued their strong play in the 2nd half, scoring 49 points and allowing just 20.
Arkansas put up 109 points in their latest game, shooting 55.6% from the field and 44.1% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 66.7%, with 15 made threes on 34 attempts.
They were also strong inside, hitting 65.8% of their two-point shots, and connected on 82.4% of their free throws. The Razorbacks dished out 23 assists, with Boogie Fland contributing 6 to go along with his 16 points.
Despite Arkansas allowing 35 points in their last game, they struggled defensively, giving up 55% shooting from the field. The opposing team was particularly effective inside, hitting 65% of their two-point attempts, going 25/38.
From beyond the arc, Arkansas allowed the other team to shoot 44%, with 15 made threes on 34 attempts. They also sent the opponent to the free-throw line 17 times, where they converted 14 free throws at an 82% rate. Arkansas gave up 9 offensive rebounds.
Can the Fighting Illini Pull Out the Win as Home Favorites?
Illinois Fighting Illini Recent Game/Games
Illinois cruised to a 92-34 victory over Little Rock on Monday, November 25th. Playing at home, the Illini were -23 favorites and covered the spread. The total points for the game were 126, well under the O/U line of 152.5.
Illinois dominated from start to finish, leading 51-19 at halftime and holding Little Rock to just 15 points in the 2nd half while scoring 41 themselves.
Illinois put up 92 points in their last game, shooting 44.1% from the field and 32.3% from beyond the arc, hitting 10 threes. Their effective field goal percentage was 51.5%, and they dominated the offensive glass with 19 rebounds, leading to 20 assists as a team.
Kasparas Jakucionis led the way with 21 points, shooting 55.6% overall and 75.0% from three, adding 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Tomislav Ivisic contributed 16 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 70.0% from the field.
Illinois gave up 34 points while allowing the opposition to shoot 44% from the field, including 54% on two-point attempts. They also allowed 10 threes on 31 attempts, a 32% shooting rate from beyond the arc.
At the free-throw line, Illinois sent the other team to the stripe 26 times, where they converted 22 free throws, shooting 84%. Illinois also gave up 19 offensive rebounds in the game.