Illinois vs. Purdue Prediction, Odds, College Basketball Picks [1/5/2024]
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College Basketball action continues on Friday at 8:30PM ET as Illinois faces off with the favored Purdue at Mackey Arena.
Dimers.com's comprehensive betting preview for Friday's Illinois vs. Purdue matchup includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and picks for the game.
Illinois vs. Purdue Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Spread
We have used trusted machine learning and statistics to simulate the outcome of Friday's College Basketball matchup between Illinois and Purdue 10,000 times, in keeping with our coverage of College Basketball picks.
Our popular predictive analytics model gives Purdue an 81% chance of defeating Illinois, and our predicted final score has Purdue winning 80-70.
According to our model, Illinois (+10) has a 52% chance of covering the spread, while the 151.5-point Over/Under has a 52% chance of going under.
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Illinois vs. Purdue Odds
We have researched the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
Bet Type | Illinois | Purdue |
---|---|---|
Spread | +10 (-108) | -10 (-112) |
Moneyline | +430 | -575 |
Total | o151.5 (-110) | u151.5 (-105) |
- Purdue is listed as the -10 favorite against Illinois, with -112 at DraftKings Sportsbook the best odds currently available.
- For the underdog Illinois (+10) to cover the spread, DraftKings also has the best odds currently on offer at -108.
- DraftKings currently has the best moneyline odds for Purdue at -575. That means you can risk $575 to win $100 for a total payout of $675 if it gets the W.
- Meanwhile, FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for Illinois at +430, where you can bet $100 to profit $430, earning a total payout of $530 if it wins.
- The Over/Under is set at 151.5 with BetMGM Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -110, while DraftKings currently has the best odds for the Under at -105.
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
As always, make sure you check the sports betting sites you can bet with in your state for the best College Basketball odds and lines.
Illinois vs. Purdue Picks
By comparing our predictions to the odds listed above, we have determined the best betting picks to place on this game:
Bet Type | Our Pick | Best Odds |
---|---|---|
Spread | Illinois +10 | -108 |
Moneyline | Illinois | +430 |
Total | Under 151.5 | -105 |
While Purdue is more likely to win the game, taking Illinois moneyline is the best option due to the edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently available.
Taking advantage of the edges seen here at Dimers is one of the keys to being a profitable bettor in the long run.
Our College Basketball best bets are based on detailed simulations and wagering expertise to bring you the best possible plays every day of the year.
Don't forget, our model updates regularly, so refresh this article for any changes to our betting insights before Illinois vs. Purdue on Friday January 5, 2024.
Illinois vs. Purdue Game Information
Friday's matchup between Purdue and Illinois in College Basketball at Mackey Arena is scheduled to begin at 8:30PM ET.
- Who: Illinois vs. Purdue
- Date: Friday January 5, 2024
- Time: 8:30PM ET / 5:30PM PT
- Venue: Mackey Arena
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Conclusion
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