Last Updated on March 20, 2011 10:30 pm by drew
Illinois vs. Kansas Odds
TULSA, OK (TheSpread) – Top-seeded Kansas looks to avoid the same fate at Pittsburgh when the Jayhawks face off with Illinois on Sunday as part of March Madness.
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Kansas is the No. 1 seed in the Southwest Region while Illinois is the No. 9 seed. These two will square off at 8:40PM ET from the Bank of Oklahoma Center.
According to oddsmakers from online sportsbook Sportsbook.com Kansas has point spread odds of -8.5 against Illinois on Sunday. The over/under total has been set at 147 points.
Kansas is 33-2 on the season and 7-0 on a neutral floor. The Jayhawks are 16-16-1 against the point spread odds and they have went over the point total in 20 of 33 lined games. Kansas got past Boston 72-53 on Friday to reach the third round. Kansas had a 38-23 rebounding edge in the win and held Boston to 35 percent shooting. Four different Jayhawks scored in double figures, led by forward Marcus Morris, who had 16 points and 9 rebounds to lead the team.
Illinois is 20-13 on the season and 2-4 in games at a neutral location. The Illini are 17-15-1 against the point spread odds and they have went over the point total in 16 of 32 lined games. Illinois defeated UNLV 73-62 on Friday to advance to the third round of the tournament. Illinois shot 59.6 percent from the floor in the victory and dished out 21 assists. Mike Davis led the team with 22 points, 9 rebounds, and 5 assists.
Trends show that Illinois is 1-5 against the point spread odds in their last 6 games at a neutral site while Kansas is 1-11 ATS in their last 12 games against Big Ten opponents.
In terms of injuries, Illinois guard Jereme Richmond is questionable for the game because of a suspension while Kansas is healthy coming into the game.
Over 22,900 public bets have been placed on this game with Kansas getting 64% of the wagers with odds of -8.5 against Illinois.
2011 March Madness Game Odds:
Illinois vs. Kansas, 8:40PM ET (View Matchup)
Illinois +8.5 Over 147
Kansas -8.5 Under 147
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