Illinois vs. Michigan Prediction, Odds, College Basketball Picks [1/18/2024]

Michigan and Illinois will lock horns in College Basketball action at Crisler Center on Thursday, with tipoff at 8:30PM ET.

Dimers.com's full betting preview for Thursday's Illinois vs. Michigan matchup includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and picks for the game.

Illinois vs. Michigan Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Spread

We have used powerful machine learning and statistics to simulate the outcome of Thursday's College Basketball game between Illinois and Michigan 10,000 times, in keeping with our coverage of College Basketball predictions.

Our famous predictive analytics model gives Illinois a 58% chance of beating Michigan, and our predicted final score has Illinois winning 78-75.

According to our model, Illinois (-2.5) has a 52% chance of covering the spread, while the Over/Under total of 153 points has a 53% chance of going over.

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Illinois vs. Michigan Odds

We have researched the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Illinois	Michigan
Spread	-2.5 (-115)	+2.5 (-105)
Moneyline	-145	+126
Total	o153 (+105)	u153 (-125)

• Michigan is currently the +2.5 underdog against Illinois, with -105 at BetMGM Sportsbook the best odds currently available.
• For the favored Illinois (-2.5) to cover the spread, BetMGM also has the best odds currently on offer at -115.
• FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for Michigan at +126, which means you can bet $100 to profit $126, earning a total payout of $226, if it wins.
• BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for Illinois at -145, where you can risk $145 to win $100 for a total payout of $245 if it comes out on top.
• The Over/Under is set at 153 with DraftKings Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at +105, as well as the best odds for the Under at -125.

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

As always, check out the sportsbooks you have access to in your state for the best College Basketball odds and lines.

Illinois vs. Michigan Picks

By comparing our predictions to the odds listed above, we have found the best betting picks for this game:

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Spread	Illinois -2.5	-115
Moneyline	Illinois	-145
Total	Over 153	+105

Dimers' College Basketball best bets are based on complex modeling and gambling expertise to bring you the best possible plays every day of the year.

Don't forget, our model updates often, so check this article for any changes to our betting insights before Illinois vs. Michigan on Thursday January 18, 2024.

Illinois vs. Michigan Game Information

Thursday's game between Michigan and Illinois in College Basketball at Crisler Center is scheduled to begin at 8:30PM ET.

• Who: Illinois vs. Michigan
• Date: Thursday January 18, 2024
• Time: 8:30PM ET / 5:30PM PT
• Venue: Crisler Center

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Conclusion

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