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Illinois at Penn State odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Illinois at Penn State odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Illinois Fighting Illini (17-7, 8-5 Big Ten) take on the slumping Penn State Nittany Lions (14-11, 5-9) at Bryce Jordan Center Tuesday. Tip is set for 7 p.m. ET (ESPNU). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Illinois vs. Penn State odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

This will be a rematch of a Dec.10 matchup in which Penn State, as a 10-point underdog, went to Champagne and beat Illinois 74-59.

Illinois recorded a 69-60 win as a 6-point favorite against Rutgers Saturday and now visits Penn State team riding a 4-game losing skid.

The Nittany Lions 74-68 at Maryland Saturday, but covered the spread as 8-point underdogs. Despite the against-the-spread (ATS) victory, the wheels have fallen off Penn State since starting the season 11-3. Following losses to Purdue, Nebraska, Wisconsin and Maryland, a win Tuesday would go a long way to correct the ills of the recent past.

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Illinois at Penn State odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:33 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Illinois -170 (bet $170 to win $100) | Penn State +135 (bet $100 to win $135)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Illinois -3.5 (-105) | Penn State +3.5 (-115)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 140.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Illinois at Penn State picks and predictions

Prediction

Illinois 75, Penn State 70

Moneyline

PASS.

Penn State (+135) has struggled in recent outings and doesn’t have a high enough price tag for a team entering on a 4-game losing skid.

Illinois (-170) is back on track following a mid-season lull. However, this line is too steep for me for a standalone bet but would be good to add to a parlay.

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Against the spread

TAKE ILLINOIS -3.5 (-105).

Penn State has found difficulty in hitting the 3-point shot recently. This is the way the Lions like to score and with this being ineffective, the Illini will be able to hold the home team down.

Illinois is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games overall and this game will make it 6-for-6 as they take care of Penn State and cover the points.

Over/Under

TAKE OVER 140.5 (-110).

Although Penn State is not likely to win. It will score just enough to get this game to the Over.

The Nittany Lions have gone Over in 6 straight home games and in 6 of their last 7 after a loss.

Illinois will come into this game ready to revenge the early December loss to Penn State and it will score in this game.

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Illinois at Penn State odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Saturday’s Illinois Fighting Illini at Penn State Nittany Lions odds and lines, with college football expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Illinois Fighting Illini (2-5, 1-3 Big Ten) travel to play the No. 8 Penn State Nittany Lions (5-1, 2-1) Saturday at Beaver Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for noon ET. Below, we look at the Illinois vs. Penn State odds and lines, and make our expert college football picks, predictions and bets.

The Illini were blanked 24-0 at home against Wisconsin last weekend, and Illinois is averaging just 12.8 PPG across the past five outings, hitting the Under in each of those games.

The Nittany Lions will be champing at the bit, looking to bounce back after their only loss two weeks ago at Iowa. Penn State has been off ever since. Prior to that loss, the Nittany Lions were 5-0 SU and 4-1 ATS and allowing just 12.0 PPG across the first five contests.

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Illinois at Penn State odds, spread and lines

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Friday at 1:55 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: Illinois +1000 (bet $100 to win $1,000) | Penn State -2500 (bet $2,500 to win $100)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Illinois +23.5 (-112) | Penn State -23.5 (-108)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 45.5 (O: -103 | U: -117)

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Illinois at Penn State odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Penn State 35, Illinois 10

Money line

Penn State (-2500) will cost you 25 times your potential return. And while there is nearly zero chance it loses this game, that’s just too much risk for little reward.

AVOID, and look to the spread.

Against the spread

PENN STATE -23.5 (-108) is the lean in this conference battle. The Nittany Lions will be well-rested, and the good news is QB Sean Clifford (upper body) was able to return to practice this week and he might be able to play.

The Nittany Lions don’t really need him to win, as QB Ta’Quan Roberson should be much better than he was in relief at Iowa. Roberson has had plenty of reps in practice to be more prepared.

Over/Under

UNDER 45.5 (-117) is the lean, ever so slightly. Illinois failed to generate any offense against Wisconsin, and Penn State’s defense is much nastier than the Badgers.

The Nittany Lions have allowed just 13.8 PPG, fourth in the nation, and they have yielded just 312.0 total yards per game. The Illini will be lucky to reach double digits.

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Illinois at Penn State odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Wednesday’s Illinois Fighting Illini at Penn State Nittany Lions sports betting odds and lines, with college basketball betting picks, tips and predictions.

The Illinois Fighting Illini (5-3 overall, 1-1 Big Ten) are slated to match wits and lock horns with the Penn State Nittany Lions (3-2, 0-1) in a Wednesday evening contest at Bryce Jordan Center in University Park, Pa. Tip-off is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze the Illinois-Penn State college basketball betting odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

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Illinois at Penn State: Betting odds, spread and lines

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  • Money line: Illinois -210 (bet $210 to win $100) | Penn State +170 (bet $100 to win $170)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Illinois -4.5 (-110) | Penn State +4.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 151.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Illinois at Penn State: Three things to know

  1. PSU has lost two of its last three games, but overall the Nittany Lions have been solid on both sides of the ball and against a representative schedule. Penn State is coming off its worst shooting performance of the season, as the Lions shot just 31% from the floor in a 62-58 setback at Michigan Dec. 13. (PSU’s last scheduled game was nixed due to COVID-19-related travel concerns for a non-conference opponent.)
  2. Turnovers have been a problem (Big Ten-worst 14.9 TO per game) for an Illini squad that has lost three of five games since opening the season with three straight wins. UI’s most recent setback was a 91-88 game at Rutgers Sunday. In that game, the Illini were a minus-5 in turnover margin.
  3. Illinois beat Penn State 62-56 in last season’s meeting (Feb. 18). The Illini victory broke a string of six consecutive straight up and against the spread wins for the Lions.

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Illinois at Penn State: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Illinois 77, Penn State 75

Money line (ML)

The host Nittany Lions can hang in this one by converting turnovers into transition points and by connecting from beyond the arc. The Lions are quite good in both areas, but the caveat and area of concern for PSU bettors is the team’s nine-day layoff. Penn State is a top-quartile group from distance, both in 3-point accuracy and frequency of attempts. A spate of off days can throw off rhythm for shooters and this PSU squad struggled in similar situations last season (although with shorter layoffs).

Still, the price is right, at least for a partial-unit play: BACK PENN STATE (+170).

Against the spread (ATS)

Illinois is 1-3 ATS over four road tilts. PSU is 6-2 ATS over its last eight games as a home dog getting 6 or fewer points.

Penn State is a lean due to the line moving into 4-point territory. It’s not a high-confidence lean because of the layoff, so consider a partial-unit play if taking the NITTANY LIONS +4.5 (-110).

Over/Under (O/U)

Both of these teams play at an above-average tempo but expect the Lions to stay within a couple of possessions and be a bit more deliberate down the stretch. PASS ON THE O/U ACTION FOR THIS ONE.

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