Florida Atlantic Owls vs Illinois Fighting Illini 12/5/23 - College Basketball PIcks & Odds
Florida Atlantic Owls vs. Illinois Fighting Illini
CBB: 6:30 PM EST
Dec. 05, 2023
TV: n/a
Latest Odds : FAU -3.5 ; O/U 148.5
The Florida Atlantic Owls will be in New York Tuesday evening for a matchup with the Illinois Fighting Illini. Florida Atlantic comes into Tuesday with seven wins through eight games played ranked number 13 in the country on long winning streak. Offensively the Owls have been phenomenal this season averaging just under 84 points on nearly 51% shooting from the floor. Defensively Florida Atlantic has been even better holding opponents to 67.1 points per game.
Vladislav Goldin has carried the Florida Atlantic offense this season averaging 15.4 points and 7.1 rebounds per game. Johnell Davis is second the roster averaging 13.6 points and Alijah Martin is scoriing 13.5 points per game. Bryan Greenlee averages 9 points and a team high 3.6 assists.
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Illinois heads into Tuesday ranked #24 in the nation with six wins through seven games on a four-game win streak following an 18 point victory against Rutgers in their last outing. The Illinois offense has carried the load this season averaging 77.6 points on 46.5% shooting. Defensively Illinois has been one of the top teams in the country holding teams to less than 59 points per game including 58 and 52 in their most recent victories.
Offensively Illinois was phenomenal in their most recent game making 45.4% of their shots and 42.9% from beyond the arc resulting in 76 points. The Illinois defense shined as well holding Rutgers under 60 points on 33.3% shooting and forced 10 turnovers in the outing. Terrence Shannon Jr. led the way for the Illinois offense with 23 points on 13 shots.
Recent Betting Trends:
Florida Atlantic has hit the Moneyline in 34 of their last 37 games
Florida Atlantic has hit the 1H Moneyline in 30 of their last 39 games
Florida Atlantic has hit the Team Total Over in 22 of their last 39 games
Illinois has hit the Game Total Under in 19 of their last 32 games
Illinois has hit the Team Total Under in 12 of their last 19 games at home
Free Betting Pick: FAU Owls -3.5
This is a matchup between 2 ranked teams in a neutral location on Tuesday. Both teams have been solid all year but the Owls have the edge. FAU has the veteran leadership that will get them over the hump. Take the Owls Tuesday to do the job and get the win and cover against another top 25 team. Final Score Prediction, FAU Owls win and cover 76-71.