Overview

The No. 11 Michigan State Spartans (19-5) will face off against the Illinois Fighting Illini (17-8) in a crucial Big Ten matchup this Saturday. The Spartans have been struggling lately, losing three of their last four contests, including a 71-67 defeat against Indiana. On the other hand, Illinois comes into this game with momentum, winning their last match against UCLA 83-78.

Game Details:

• Date: Saturday, February 15, 2025
• Time: 8 PM ET
• Location: State Farm Center, Illinois

Betting Odds:

• Illinois is favored by 6.5 points with an over/under of 156.5 points. The money line is set at Fighting Illini -263, Spartans +213.

Player Highlights

• Jaden Akins from Michigan State is leading the team with an average of 13.4 points per game.
• Kasparas Jakucionis, a promising freshman for Illinois, tops their scoring with 16 points per game.
• Tomislav Ivisic, another key player for Illinois, averages 8.5 rebounds and has recorded nine double-doubles this season.

Predictions

SportsLine’s model initiatives lean towards the under with a prediction of a total of 150 points. It also indicates that one side of the spread has a better than 50% chance of hitting based on simulations.

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