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The No. 24 Rutgers Scarlet Knights (16-8, 8-5 Big Ten) visit the Illinois Fighting Illini (16-7, 7-5 Big Ten) after losing three road games in a row. The Fighting Illini are favored by 5 points in the matchup, which starts at 2:00 PM ET on Saturday, February 11, 2023. The matchup has an over/under of 132.5 points.
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How do I watch Fighting Illini vs. Scarlet Knights?
- Game Day: Saturday, February 11, 2023
- Game Time: 2:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: Fox Sports 1
- Location: Champaign, Illinois
- Arena: State Farm Center
Betting Lines for Fighting Illini vs. Scarlet Knights
| Favorite | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | -5 | 132.5 |
Illinois Betting Stats & Information
- So far this season, the Fighting Illini have compiled a 15-8-0 record against the spread.
- When they have played as at least 5-point underdogs this season, the Scarlet Knights are 2-0 against the spread.
- The average total Illinois has had set in matchups this year is 6.8 more points than this outing’s point total.
Rutgers Betting Stats & Info
- The Scarlet Knights have a 16-8-0 record against the spread this year.
- The Scarlet Knights are 2-0 against the spread so far when playing as at least 5-point underdogs.
- The average total in Rutgers’ games this year is 3.3 fewer points than the point total of 132.5 for this outing.
Illinois vs. Rutgers Season Stat Comparison
| Illinois Rank | Illinois AVG | Rutgers AVG | Rutgers Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97th | 75.2 | Points Scored | 70.5 | 203rd |
| 41st | 64.1 | Points Allowed | 58.7 | 7th |
| 17th | 36.2 | Rebounds | 35 | 38th |
| 44th | 10.4 | Off. Rebounds | 9.9 | 69th |
| 102nd | 8.1 | 3pt Made | 5.8 | 322nd |
| 160th | 13.4 | Assists | 15.6 | 35th |
| 274th | 13 | Turnovers | 11.4 | 110th |
This Matchup’s Impact Players
Illinois Fighting Illini Leaders
- The leader in rebounds and assists for the Fighting Illini is Coleman Hawkins, who pulls down 6.5 boards and distributes 3.2 assists per game to go with a 9.3 PPG scoring average.
- Terrence Shannon Jr. leads Illinois in scoring, averaging 17 per game to go with 5.1 rebounds and three assists.
- Matthew Mayer makes more threes per game than any other member of the Fighting Illini, knocking down shots from beyond the arc at a clip of 2.1 per contest.
Rutgers Scarlet Knights Leaders
- Clifford Omoruyi sits atop the Scarlet Knights leaderboards for scoring and rebounding with 13.5 points and 9.8 rebounds per game.
- Rutgers’ assist leader is Paul Mulcahy with 4.9 per game. He also averages 9 points per game and grabs 3.6 rebounds per game.
- Cam Spencer is the top scorer from distance for the Scarlet Knights, hitting two threes per game.
