The Illinois Fighting Illini (17-8 SU, 16-9 ATS) are set to take on the Indiana Hoosiers (18-8 SU, 14-11 ATS) at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Indiana, on Saturday, February 18th at 12:00 PM ET. The game will be televised on ESPN, and the current point spread is Illinois +5.5/Indiana -5.5, with a total of 142.5. The money line is Illinois Fighting Illini +197/Indiana Hoosiers -248.
Last Game Analysis:
The Illinois Fighting Illini lost their previous game against the Penn State Nittany Lions 93-81 on February 14th, failing to cover the spread as 3.5-point favorites, and going over the total of 140.5. The Fighting Illini shot 47.54% from the field and made 80% of their free throws, but it was not enough to overcome Penn State’s offensive firepower.
Meanwhile, the Indiana Hoosiers suffered a close loss to the Northwestern Wildcats, 64-62, on February 15th, failing to cover the spread as 2.5-point favorites, and going under the total of 134.5. The Hoosiers shot 48.89% from the field and made 75% of their free throws, but they were unable to come up with the necessary baskets to win the game.
Statistical Analysis:
Assists/Turnovers:
The Indiana Hoosiers have the edge in assists and turnovers, with 15.73 assists per game compared to Illinois’ 13.2, and 12.15 turnovers per game compared to Illinois’ 13.36. This means that Indiana has better ball movement and takes better care of the ball than Illinois, which could give them an advantage in this game.
Rebounding:
Illinois has a slight edge in rebounding, with 38.6 rebounds per game compared to Indiana’s 36.77. This means that Illinois could have more second-chance opportunities and limit Indiana’s offensive rebounds.
Shooting Percentage:
Indiana has a better shooting percentage, both offensively and defensively, with a differential of 8.62 compared to Illinois’ 5.2. This means that Indiana is more efficient on both ends of the court and can capitalize on their shots better than Illinois.
- Get more details: Illinois at Indiana 2/18/23 Betting Stats
Injuries Report:
Illinois does not have any injuries to report, while the Indiana Hoosiers will be without center L. Duncomb, who is out indefinitely due to illness. Guard X. Johnson is also out until late February due to a foot injury.
Illinois Fighting Illini
No injuries to report.
Indiana Hoosiers
Injuries
L. Duncomb (C) – Out indefinitely due to illness (Mon, Feb 13)
X. Johnson (G) – Out until late February due to a foot injury (Fri, Feb 10)
