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The seventh-seeded Illinois Fighting Illini (21-11) and second-seeded Maryland Terrapins (24-7) meet in the quarterfinals of the Big Ten Tournament Friday. Tip-off from Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. ET (Big Ten Tournament). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s college basketball odds around the Illinois vs. Maryland odds, and make our expert college basketball picks and predictions.
Illinois has won 4 games in a row after overpowering Iowa 106-94 in the second round Thursday, covering as a 10-point favorite. G Kylan Boswell scored a team-high 24 points for Illinois, which shot 53.8% from the field.
Maryland has won 3 games in a row after taking down Northwestern 74-61 in its regular-season finale last Saturday, covering as an 11-point home favorite. F Julian Reese scored a team-high 19 points.
Illinois is No. 25 and Mayland is No. 11 in the USA TODAY Sports Men’s Basketball Coaches Poll.
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Illinois vs. Maryland odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:33 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Illinois +100 (bet $100 to win $100) | Maryland -120 (bet $120 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Illinois +1.5 (-110) | Maryland -1.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 157.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)
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Illinois vs. Maryland picks and predictions
Prediction
Maryland 77, Illinois 73
Moneyline
PASS.
While not by much, the Terrapins’ (-120) spread offers slightly better value.
Against the spread
BET MARYLAND -1.5 (-110).
The Terrapins are 8-2 over their last 10 games and have fresh legs after earning an early-round bye in the tournament. Illinois is a tough opponent that likes to push the ball, but the Terrapins are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games and have held opponents to 71 or fewer points in 5 straight.
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Over/Under
BET UNDER 157.5 (-105).
A key to the Terrapins’ success Friday will be disrupting the Fighting Illini’s usual pace of play. This game will be a clash between an offense-heavy team and a defense-heavy team. Maryland has scored 74 or fewer points while holding opponents to 64 or fewer in 4 straight games.
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