Western Michigan vs. Illinois-Chicago Prediction, Odds, Picks for College Basketball Saturday [12/16/2023]

Illinois-Chicago will take on Western Michigan in College Basketball action at Credit Union 1 Arena on Saturday, commencing at 2:00PM ET.

Dimers' comprehensive betting preview for Saturday's Western Michigan vs. Illinois-Chicago game includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and picks for the game.

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

Using cutting-edge machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated the outcome of Saturday's Western Michigan-Illinois-Chicago College Basketball matchup 10,000 times as part of our College Basketball predictions for today.

Dimers' famous predictive analytics model gives Illinois-Chicago an 85% chance of beating Western Michigan, with our predicted final score seeing Illinois-Chicago winning 72-62.

According to our model, Western Michigan (+11.5) has a 56% chance of covering the spread, while the Over/Under total of 136.5 points has a 52% chance of going Under.

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Western Michigan vs. Illinois-Chicago Odds

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

Bet Type	Western Michigan	Illinois-Chicago
Spread	+11.5 (-105)	-11.5 (-115)
Moneyline	+575	-800
Total	o136.5 (-110)	u136.5 (-110)

• Illinois-Chicago is listed as the -11.5 favorite against Western Michigan, with -115 at BetMGM Sportsbook the best odds currently available.
• For the underdog Western Michigan (+11.5) to cover the spread, BetMGM also has the best odds currently on offer at -105.
• BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for Illinois-Chicago at -800, which means you can risk $800 to win $100, for a total payout of $900, if it gets the W.
• Elsewhere, DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for Western Michigan at +575, where you can bet $100 to profit $575, earning a total payout of $675, if it wins.
• The Over/Under for total points scored is set at 136.5 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -110, as well as the best odds for the Under at -110.

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

As always, check out all the sports betting sites available in your state for the best College Basketball odds and lines.

Western Michigan vs. Illinois-Chicago Picks

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

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Spread	Western Michigan +11.5	-105 🔥
Moneyline	Western Michigan	+575
Total	Under 136.5	-110

If you see a 🔥, that means you've found one of Dimers' best free picks today across all major pro and college sports.

While Illinois-Chicago is more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, taking Western Michigan moneyline is the best option due to the edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently available.

Taking advantage of the edges published here at Dimers is pivotal to being profitable in the long run.

Dimers' best College Basketball bets are based on detailed modeling and wagering intelligence to bring you the best possible plays every time.

Remember, our model updates regularly, so keep an eye on this article for any changes to our betting insights ahead of Western Michigan vs. Illinois-Chicago on Saturday December 16, 2023.

Western Michigan vs. Illinois-Chicago Game Information

Saturday's action between Illinois-Chicago and Western Michigan in College Basketball at Credit Union 1 Arena is scheduled to begin at 2:00PM ET.

• Who: Western Michigan vs. Illinois-Chicago
• Date: Saturday December 16, 2023
• Time: 2:00PM ET / 11:00AM PT
• Venue: Credit Union 1 Arena

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Conclusion

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