The Nebraska Cornhuskers (13-8, 3-7 Big 10) will be at the State Farm Center to meet the Illinois Fighting Illini (6-15, 2-8 Big 10) in a Big 10 matchup. Action starts at 2:15 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 2, 2019.
Nebraska Cornhuskers vs. Illinois Fighting Illini ATS Odds
Both teams fell in their last outing. The Fighting Illini fell to the Minnesota Golden Gophers, 86-75, while the Cornhuskers were defeated by the 24th-ranked Wisconsin Badgers, 62-51.
Nebraska had a much better free throw rate (0.217 vs. 0.091) while Illinois had a better turnover percentage (11.7 vs. 11.2). Illinois’ Trent Frazier had a solid performance, recording 30 points. Isaiah Roby played a key role for Nebraska with 18 points and nine rebounds.
In their first matchup this year, James Palmer Jr. led the Cornhuskers to a 75-60 victory. He scored a game-high 23 points. Nebraska was successful at getting and making free throws. The Cornhuskers made 25 of their 30 free throws (83.3 percent), while the Fighting Illini were just 8-13 (61.5 percent).
Illinois could have difficulty getting to the charity stripe in this showdown. The Fighting Illini currently rank 305th in the NCAA with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.190, while Nebraska ranks 53rd in FTA rate allowed (0.189). Additionally, the Cornhuskers commit the 12th-fewest errors in the nation (turnover percentage of 15.2 percent), while the pesky defense of the Fighting Illini causes the 16th-most (opponents’ turnover percentage of 23.7 percent).
Nebraska vs. Illinois Pick
Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Nebraska, ATS Winner – Nebraska, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Nebraska ranks 110th in rebounds per game (36.6) while Illinois ranks 254th (33.0).
- The Cornhuskers average 8.1 steals per game, which ranks 28th in the NCAA. The Fighting Illini rank 58th in steals allowed per game (5.7).
- Nebraska is 14th in the country with 18.3 three pointers allowed per game while Illinois is 16th with 18.4 three pointers allowed per game.
- The Cornhuskers rank 46th in blocks per game (4.3) while the Fighting Illini rank 175th (2.2).
- Nebraska ranks sixth in assists allowed per game (9.5) while Illinois ranks 126th (13.0).
Bettings Trends:
- The Fighting Illini’s average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 1.8, up from 1.6 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Cornhuskers have scored an average of 62.0 points per game (13.1 below their season average) and allowed an average of 65.8 points per game (3.3 above their season average).
