Illinois vs. Iowa NCAA MCBB Betting Picks and Predictions
by Steve Beck | Mar 6, 2022
Illinois vs. Iowa Betting Picks & Predictions
Keegan Murray and the No. 24 Iowa Hawkeyes (22-8, 12-7 Big Ten) are 3.5-point underdogs against Kofi Cockburn and the No. 20 Illinois Fighting Illini (21-8, 14-5 Big Ten) Sunday, March 6, 2022 at State Farm Center. The game starts at 7:30 PM ET. Find more below on the Illinois vs. Iowa betting line, head-to-head stats, best bets and more. The point total is 153.5 for the matchup.
Illinois vs. Iowa Betting Line
Illinois vs Iowa Betting Information
| Favorite |
Spread |
Favorite Spread Odds |
Underdog Spread Odds |
Total |
Over Total Odds |
Under Total Odds |
Favorite Moneyline |
Underdog Moneyline |
| Illinois |
-3.5 |
– |
– |
153.5 |
-110 |
-111 |
-178 |
147 |
Illinois vs. Iowa Game Info
- Game Day: Sunday, March 6, 2022
- Game Time: 7:30 PM ET
- Location: Champaign, Illinois
Computer Predictions for Illinois vs. Iowa
Computer picks for Fighting Illini vs Hawkeyes
| ATS |
Over/Under |
Score Prediction |
|
Iowa (+3.5)
|
Under (153.5)
|
Iowa 75 Illinois 74
|
Illinois vs. Iowa Betting Trends
Against the spread, Illinois is 13-15-0 this year.
The Fighting Illini have an against the spread record of 9-11 in their 20 games as a favorite of 3.5 points or more so far this season.
Illinois’ games this year have eclipsed the over/under in 60.7% of its opportunities (17 times in 28 games with a set point total).
Illinois Leaders
Cockburn leads the Fighting Illini in scoring (21 points per game) and rebounding (10.5 rebounds per game).
Illinois’ assists leader is Trent Frazier, who averages four per game.
Alfonso Plummer is the top three-point shooter for the Fighting Illini, connecting on 3.1 per game.
Illinois’ steals leader is Frazier, who averages 1.4 per game. Cockburn leads the team averaging 0.8 blocks an outing.
Illinois Season Stats
|
Stat |
Rank |
| Field Goal % |
45.7 |
86 |
| Opp. Field Goal % |
41.3 |
65 |
| Rebounds Per Game |
35.4 |
28 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game |
29.2 |
62 |
| Turnovers Per Game |
11.5 |
231 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game |
10.3 |
35 |
Iowa vs. Illinois Betting Trends
Against the spread, Iowa is 18-12-0 this season.
The Hawkeyes have covered every time (2-0) as a 3.5-point underdog or more this year.
This season, 20 of Iowa’s 30 games have gone over the point total.
Iowa Leaders
Murray is at the top of the Hawkeyes scoring and rebounding leaderboards with 23.3 points per game and 8.5 rebounds per game this season.
Joe Toussaint puts in work giving out assists and is Iowa’s assist leader with 3.5 per game.
Jordan Bohannon makes more threes per game than any other member of the Hawkeyes, cashing in 2.5 treys per game.
Iowa’s Toussaint has the top spot on the team’s steals leaderboard with 1.4 per game and Murray is first in blocks with two per game.
Iowa Season Stats
|
Stat |
Rank |
| Field Goal % |
46 |
69 |
| Opp. Field Goal % |
43.7 |
209 |
| Rebounds Per Game |
34.7 |
47 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game |
33.1 |
270 |
| Turnovers Per Game |
8.5 |
356 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game |
13.1 |
254 |
The Iowa (+3.5) is our best bet after looking at all of the key trends and statistics for this matchup. Our computer predicts the total score will finish under the total of 153.5 points, with a final score of Illinois 75, Iowa 74.
