Coppin State vs. Illinois Free Pick
CHAMPAIGN, IL (The Spread) – No. 22 Illinois will look to stay undefeated when it hosts Coppin State tonight at 8:00PM ET.
ODDS: Oddsmakers have installed Illinois as a 17.5-point favorite over Coppin State for tonight’s game, while the over/under total is currently sitting at 137.5 points. The Eagles enter tonight’s game with a 3-4 overall record and is 0-4 on the road, while the Illini are 9-0 overall and 6-0 at home.
LINE MOVEMENT: The Illini opened as a 19-point favorite for this game but the spread has dropped to 17.5 points at most offshore and Vegas sports books. The over/under total for this game opened at 137.5 points and that’s where the number currently sits.
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PUBLIC BETTING: Of the 1,500-plus wagers placed on tonight’s game, 61% of college basketball public bettors currently favor the Illini. This information is subject to change, however, so make sure you click on the link provided for the most up-to-date public betting numbers.
FREE PICK: Take Illinois. According to latest college basketball trends, the Eagles are just 1-4 against the spread in their last five non-conference games and 1-4 ATS in their last five games as an underdog. They’re also 0-4 against the number in their last four games overall while the Illini are 5-2 ATS in their last seven games as a home favorite. Illinois hasn’t looked all that impressive thus far, which makes this a great time to take on the Illini. Coppin State has struggled on the road to open the season and while Illinois is shooting just 45.8 percent, the Illini should turn it up a notch tonight on their home floor. (They have to if they want to be taken seriously on a national level.)
SUNDAY COLLEGE BASKETBALL FREE PICK: ILLINOIS ILLINI –17.5
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