Rutgers vs. Illinois Prediction, Odds, College Basketball Picks [1/21/2024]

Illinois will square off with Rutgers in College Basketball action at State Farm Center on Sunday, beginning at 1:00PM ET.

Dimers.com's in-depth betting preview for Sunday's Rutgers vs. Illinois matchup includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and picks for the game.

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

We have used powerful machine learning and data analysis to simulate the result of Sunday's College Basketball matchup between Rutgers and Illinois 10,000 times, in line with our coverage of College Basketball picks.

Our leading predictive analytics model gives Illinois an 85% chance of defeating Rutgers, and our predicted final score has Illinois winning 77-66.

According to our model, Illinois (-11) has a 51% chance of covering the spread, while the 142.5-point Over/Under has a 53% chance of going over.

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Rutgers vs. Illinois Odds

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

Bet Type	Rutgers	Illinois
Spread	+11 (-112)	-11 (-108)
Moneyline	+550	-710
Total	o142.5 (-110)	u142.5 (-105)

• Illinois is currently the -11 favorite against Rutgers, with -108 at DraftKings Sportsbook the best odds currently available.
• For the underdog Rutgers (+11) to cover the spread, DraftKings also has the best odds currently on the market at -112.
• FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for Illinois at -710, which means you can risk $710 to win $100 for a total payout of $810 if it gets the W.
• DraftKings currently has the best moneyline odds for Rutgers at +550, where you can bet $100 to profit $550, earning a total payout of $650 if it wins.
• The Over/Under for total points scored is set at 142.5 with DraftKings, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -110, while FanDuel 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, check out the sports betting sites you can bet with in your state for the best College Basketball odds and lines.

Rutgers vs. Illinois Picks

By comparing our predictions to the odds listed above, we have identified the best betting picks to place on this game:

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Spread	Illinois -11	-108
Moneyline	Rutgers	+550
Total	Over 142.5	-110

While Illinois is more likely to win the game, taking Rutgers moneyline is the best option due to the edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges seen on Dimers is pivotal to being profitable in the long run.

Dimers' College Basketball best bets are based on world-class simulations and betting intelligence to serve you the best possible plays every day of the year.

Remember, our model updates frequently, so refresh this article for any changes to our betting analysis before Rutgers vs. Illinois on Sunday January 21, 2024.

Rutgers vs. Illinois Game Information

Sunday's action between Illinois and Rutgers in College Basketball at State Farm Center is scheduled to commence at 1:00PM ET.

• Who: Rutgers vs. Illinois
• Date: Sunday January 21, 2024
• Time: 1:00PM ET / 10:00AM PT
• Venue: State Farm Center

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Conclusion

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