Illinois vs. Michigan Free Pick
ANN ARBOR, MI (The Spread) – One day after Michigan State upset Ohio State, Michigan will try to gain some momentum with a win over Illinois today at 1:00PM ET.
ODDS: Oddsmakers have installed Michigan as a 5.5-point favorite over Illinois for today’s game, while the over/under total is currently sitting at 118 points. The Fighting Illini are 16-8 overall this year and 2-5 on the road, while the Wolverines are 18-7 overall and 13-0 at home.
LINE MOVEMENT: The Wolverines opened as a 6.5-point favorite but their odds have since dropped a full point to 5.5, or even 5 at some sports books. The total, meanwhile, opened at 116 and is now up to 118.
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PUBLIC BETTING: Of the wagers placed on tonight’s game, 75% of college basketball public bettors currently favor the Wolverines. 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 Michigan. According to latest college basketball trends, the home team is 18-4 against the spread in the last 22 meetings between these two teams while the Fighting Illini are just 1-10 ATS in their last 11 trips to Ann Arbor. Illinois is also 1-4 against the spread in its last five road games, 1-5 ATS in its last six games overall and 1-5 ATS in its last six Big Ten games.
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