Illinois vs. Missouri Free Pick
ST. LOUIS, MO (The Spread) – No. 8 Missouri will look to make it three in a row over No. 24 Illinois when the two non-conference rivals clash at 9:00PM ET tonight.
ODDS: Oddsmakers have installed Missouri as a 7-point favorite over Illinois for tonight’s game, while the over/under total is currently sitting at 139.5 points. The Fighting Illini enter the game with an 11-1 record and are 1-0 on the road this year while the Tigers are 11-0 and a perfect 8-0 at home. (Note: While this contest is listed as a home game for MIZZOU, the game will actually be played at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis and not Mizzou Arena in Columbia.)
LINE MOVEMENT: The Tigers opened as a 6-point favorite over the Illini but the line is up to 7 or even 7.5 depending on what book you view. The over/under total opened at 141 but is now down to 139 or 139.5 depending on the sports book.
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PUBLIC BETTING: Of the 2,500-plus wagers placed on tonight’s game, 80% of college basketball public bettors currently favor the Missouri. 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 MIZZOU. According to latest college basketball trends, the Tigers are 5-0 against the spread in their last five games as a favorite and 5-0 in their last five non-conference games. The Tigers are also 5-0 ATS in their lat five games overall and 5-0 ATS in their last five games following a straight up victory. The Fighting Illini, meanwhile, are 0-4 ATS in their last four games versus the Big 12 and 0-4 ATS in their last four games overall. They’re also 0-4 against the number in their last four non-conference games.
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