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Illinois @ Indiana

Current Records: Illinois 16-5; Indiana 16-5

What to Know

The Indiana Hoosiers haven't won a matchup against the #18 Illinois Fighting Illini since March 7 of 2019, but they'll be looking to end the drought Saturday. The Hoosiers and Illinois will face off in a Big Ten battle at noon ET at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. These two teams come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous games.

IU strolled past the Maryland Terrapins with points to spare on Saturday, taking the contest 68-55. Forward Race Thompson was the offensive standout of the game for IU, posting a double-double on 18 points and 12 rebounds.

Meanwhile, Illinois had enough points to win and then some against the Wisconsin Badgers on Wednesday, taking their matchup 80-67. Center Kofi Cockburn took over for Illinois, finishing with 37 points (a whopping 46% of their total) along with 12 boards.

Barring any buzzer beaters, the Hoosiers are expected to win a tight contest. There could be an interesting gambling play in this one, as they have done quite well against the spread at home this season while the Fighting Illini have struggled against the spread on the road.

The wins brought both teams up to an identical 16-5. A couple defensive numbers to keep in mind before tip-off: IU have been holding their opponents to a field goal percentage of 37.30%, which places them seventh in college basketball. Illinois is not quite as good, but they are no chumps, either: they have been holding their opponents to a field goal percentage of 39.80%, which places them 32nd in college basketball.

How To Watch

  • When: Saturday at 12 p.m. ET
  • Where: Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall -- Bloomington, Indiana
  • TV: ESPN
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $95.00

Odds

The Hoosiers are a slight 1.5-point favorite against the Fighting Illini, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 1.5-point spread, and stayed right there.

Over/Under: -109

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Series History

Indiana have won six out of their last ten games against Illinois.

  • Feb 02, 2021 - Illinois 75 vs. Indiana 71
  • Dec 26, 2020 - Illinois 69 vs. Indiana 60
  • Mar 01, 2020 - Illinois 67 vs. Indiana 66
  • Mar 07, 2019 - Indiana 92 vs. Illinois 74
  • Jan 03, 2019 - Indiana 73 vs. Illinois 65
  • Feb 14, 2018 - Indiana 78 vs. Illinois 68
  • Jan 24, 2018 - Illinois 73 vs. Indiana 71
  • Jan 07, 2017 - Indiana 96 vs. Illinois 80
  • Feb 25, 2016 - Indiana 74 vs. Illinois 47
  • Jan 19, 2016 - Indiana 103 vs. Illinois 69

Injury Report for Indiana

  • Rob Phinisee: Out (Ankle)

Injury Report for Illinois

  • Austin Hutcherson: Out for the Season (Back)