LIU Sharks vs Illinois Fighting Illini NCAAB Betting Pick & Prediction for 11/22
The LIU Sharks will take on the #8 Illinois Fighting Illini this Saturday at the State Farm Center in Champaign, IL. This non-conference game has LIU from the Northeast Conference facing a strong Big Ten opponent. The game starts at 2:00 PM ET and will be available on B1G+.
LIU has a current season record of 3-2, with a balanced home and away performance. They will be up against an Illinois team with a 4-1 record, all wins coming at home. The spread favors Illinois by 33.5 points, indicating a challenging game for LIU. The over/under is set at 162.5, suggesting a high-scoring game.
LIU Sharks vs Illinois Fighting Illini Game Day Info
- Sport: College Basketball
- Teams: LIU Sharks vs Illinois Fighting Illini
- Venue: State Farm Center, Champaign IL
- Date: Saturday, November 22, 2025 at 2:00 PM ET
- Betting Odds: LIU Spread +33.5 (-108), Illinois Spread -33.5 (-118), Over/Under 162.5
LIU Sharks Team Preview
The LIU Sharks have a mixed start to their season with a 3-2 record. They have shown strong performances, especially in their win against James Madison Dukes, scoring 88 points. In that game, Jamal Fuller and Malachi Davis led with 21 points each.
The team struggles with their shooting from beyond the arc, making only 4.8 three-pointers per game. However, they attempt a high number of two-point shots, ranking 25th in the nation. Their free throw shooting is an area for improvement, with a low percentage of 59.8.
Key players like Jamal Fuller and Greg Gordon are vital to the team’s performance. Fuller averages 16.5 points per game, while Gordon contributes with 14 points per game. Their ability to score and create plays will be crucial for the Sharks in upcoming games.
Illinois Fighting Illini Team Preview
The Illinois Fighting Illini have started their season with a strong record of 4-1. They rank 8th in the AP poll and compete in the Big Ten conference. At home, they have performed well, winning 4 out of 5 games.
In recent games, they defeated the Colgate Raiders by 19 points and the Texas Tech Red Raiders by 4 points. However, they faced a tough loss against Alabama, falling short by 4 points. Key players like Kylan Boswell and Andrej Stojakovic have been instrumental in these games.
Illinois averages 95.4 points per game, placing them 15th in the nation for scoring. They also have a strong rebounding presence, ranking 10th with 47 rebounds per game. On the defensive side, they average 4.4 steals and 4.8 blocks per game.
BTB Betting Pick
For the spread pick, Illinois is favored by 33.5 points against LIU. Illinois scores 95.4 points per game, while LIU scores 75.6. With a strong offense and a top-15 scoring rank, Illinois is likely to cover the spread. The recommendation is to pick Illinois -33.5.
For the over/under, the line is set at 162.5 points. Illinois and LIU combine for an average of 171 points per game. Considering both teams’ scoring abilities, the game could exceed the total. The recommendation is to take the over 162.5.