Minnesota vs. Illinois Prediction, Odds, College Basketball Picks [2/28/2024]

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Minnesota vs. Illinois Prediction, Odds, College Basketball Picks [2/28/2024]

Illinois will take on Minnesota in college basketball action at State Farm Center on Wednesday, beginning at 9:00PM ET.

Dimers.com's comprehensive preview for Wednesday's Minnesota vs. Illinois matchup includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and picks for the game.

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

We have used advanced machine learning and data analysis to simulate the outcome of Wednesday's NCAA basketball matchup between Minnesota and Illinois 10,000 times, in line with our coverage of college basketball picks.

Our famous predictive analytics model gives Illinois an 85% chance of beating Minnesota. Our predicted final score has Illinois winning 82-70.

According to our model, Minnesota (+11.5) has a 51% chance of covering the spread, while the Over/Under total of 155.5 points has a 53% chance of going under.

Minnesota vs. Illinois Odds

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

Bet Type Minnesota Illinois
Spread +11.5 (-110) -11.5 (-110)
Moneyline +525 -700
Total o155.5 (-105) u155.5 (-110)
  • Illinois is currently the -11.5 favorite against Minnesota, with -110 at BetMGM Sportsbook the best odds currently available.
  • For the underdog Minnesota (+11.5) to cover the spread, BetMGM also has the best odds currently on offer at -110.
  • DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for Illinois at -700. That means you can risk $700 to win $100 for a total payout of $800 if it gets the W.
  • BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for Minnesota at +525, where you can put down $100 to profit $525, earning a total payout of $625 if it wins.
  • The Over/Under is set at 155.5 with DraftKings, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -105, while BetMGM currently has the best odds for the Under at -110.

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

Minnesota vs. Illinois Picks

Our predictions, matched with the available odds, reveal the top betting picks for this game, detailed in our college basketball best bets, crafted from expert modeling and analysis:

Bet Type Our Pick Best Odds
Spread Minnesota +11.5 -110
Moneyline Minnesota +525
Total Under 155.5 -110

While Illinois is more likely to win the game, taking Minnesota moneyline is the best option because of the edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently on offer.

Minnesota vs. Illinois Game Information

Wednesday's matchup between Illinois and Minnesota in college basketball action at State Farm Center is scheduled to begin at 9:00PM ET.

  • Who: Minnesota vs. Illinois
  • Date: Wednesday February 28, 2024
  • Time: 9:00PM ET / 6:00PM PT
  • Venue: State Farm Center

Pre-Game Probabilities
Last Updated: 1:22AM, Feb 29
Spread
Over / Under
Moneyline
Minnesota
Minnesota +12.0
51%
49%
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Illinois
Minnesota MINN
Minnesota +12.0
51%
49%
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Illinois ILL
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Our full betting coverage of Minnesota vs. Illinois includes pregame predictions, betting picks, and live updates.

Conclusion

This article, enhanced by AI and automation, aims to deliver accurate Minnesota vs. Illinois insights quickly, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are based on current data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER. Note: Clicking links to our partners may earn us a referral fee.

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