Illinois vs. Michigan State Prediction: Can Illinois pull road upset?

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Number 19 Illinois heads to East Lansing to face #12 Michigan State on Sunday afternoon. The game is at 12:00 PM ET on CBS. Can Michigan State cover the 3.5-point spread as home favorites? Keep reading for our Illinois vs. Michigan State prediction.

The Illinois Fighting Illini are 13-4 straight up in the regular season this year. They are 9-8 ATS this season.

The Michigan State Spartans are 15-2 straight up in the regular season this year. They are 11-6 ATS this season.

Illinois vs. Michigan State Matchup & Betting Odds

829 Illinois Fighting Illini (+3.5) at 830 Michigan State Spartans (-3.5); o/u 156.5

12:00 p.m. ET, Sunday, January 19, 2025

Breslin Center, East Lansing, MI

TV: CBS

Illinois vs. Michigan State Public Betting Information

Our CBB Public Betting Information page indicates that 64% of public bettors are currently backing Michigan State when it comes to the spread. This information is subject to change throughout the day, however, so be sure to check the link so you’re receiving the most up-to-date public betting data.

Illinois Fighting Illini Game Notes

Fighting Illini guard Kylan Boswell was superb in his team’s 94-69 blowout win over Indiana on Tuesday night. The Arizona transfer put up 22 points, 7 rebounds, 2 assists, 3 steals, and 2 made three-pointers in 27 minutes. Boswell shot 6 of 15 from the floor and 8 of 8 from the foul line in the victory.

Illinois center Tomislav Ivisic posted a double-double in his team’s game on Tuesday. The 7-footer from Croatia logged 17 points, 11 rebounds, 4 assists, a blocked shot, and 3 made three-pointers. Ivisic is second on the team in scoring with 13.0 points per game this season.

Michigan State Spartans Game Notes

Spartans forward Frankie Fidler provided a spark off the bench in his team’s 90-85 win over Penn State on Wednesday night. In 20 minutes of playing time, the Omaha transfer recorded 18 points, 7 rebounds, 2 assists, 4 steals, and a made three-pointer. Fidler shot 8 of 13 from the field in the win.

Michigan State guard Jaden Akins also played well in his team’s game on Wednesday. The senior from Farmington, MI registered 16 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists, a steal, a blocked shot, and 3 made three-pointers. Akins is leading the team in scoring with 14.2 points per game on the campaign.

Illinois is 4-5-1 ATS in their last 10 games overall.

The Fighting Illini are 1-4 ATS when playing with the rest advantage this season.

Michigan State is 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games overall.

Michigan State is 5-2 ATS when playing with the rest disadvantage this season.

Illinois vs. Michigan State CBB Prediction:

Michigan State has been the best team in the Big Ten so far this season. The Spartans are 6-0 straight up and 5-1 ATS in conference games in 2024-25. What’s more, Michigan State has been solid at home this year. When playing at the Breslin Center in East Lansing, the Spartans are 9-0 straight up and 5-4 ATS this year.

Michigan State has used a balanced scoring attack to defeat their opponents this year. Seven different Spartans are averaging at least 7.0 points per game this season. Such offensive versatility makes Michigan State that much harder to guard. And finally, the Spartans are 16-11 ATS as home favorites since the start of last season. I like them to improve that record on Sunday afternoon. Michigan State is the pick.

Illinois vs. Michigan State CBB Prediction: MICHIGAN STATE SPARTANS -3.5

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