The Raiders will play the Fighting Illini on Sunday, December 17th, 2023. Your timezone's tip off time is 1:00 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Moneyline Mage
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
The Colgate and Illinois basketball teams will play on Sunday, December 17th, 2023 as the 2023-24 college basketball season continues to roll along. Now that both teams have a few games under their belts, let’s size up this matchup by looking at some performance metrics and key stats.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - Colgate currently has a 100.00 conference power ranking so far in the 2023-24 season. The SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for Illinois is 97.67.
- Away Colgate - Colgate heads into this game with a 1-2 record as an away team, ranking them 2nd in the Patriot Conference for away team wins.
- Home Illinois - Illinois will host Colgate sporting a 5-1 record as a home team. They currently rank 4th in the Big Ten Conference for home team wins for the 2023-24 season.
- Conference Win Percentage - Colgate currently ranks 1st (0.000) in the Patriot Conference, with Illinois now standing 1st (1.000) for their conference win percentage in the 2023 Big Ten Conference for the 2023-24 college basketball season.
- Overall Win Percentage - Colgate has a 0.600 overall win percentage. Their opponent, Illinois, has a 0.778 overall win percentage.
- Team Records - Colgate has a 6-4 regular season overall record. Illinois has notched a 7-2 standing so far in the 2023-24 college basketball season.
Moneyline Mage
Spelling out the winners with humor since the middle ages.
Ladies and gentlemen, brace yourselves for a mystical clash on the basketball court this Sunday. The Colgate wizards, with a 6-4 overall standing, will face off against the Illinois sorcerers, who stand at 7-2 in the 2023-24 season.
In the enchanted realm of college basketball, conference records determine the seeds for the conference tournament. Colgate enters the battle with a blank 0-0 Patriot Conference standing, while Illinois already boasts a 1-0 Big Ten Conference standing.
Colgate's magic has been on fire lately, winning their last two games in a row. Meanwhile, our Illinois enchanters are looking to break free from their recent curse, having lost their last game.
Our point spread, total, and moneyline tables show the best lines and odds for this matchup. For those bold enough, place a bet at BetMGM, BetWay, or Betrivers, and see if your wizardry prevails.
Now, let us delve into each team's futures odds and current standings below. May the magic be with you on this thrilling showdown between Colgate and Illinois.
Best Raiders at Fighting Illini Odds
| Underdog Colgate | Favorite Illinois |
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| Underdog Colgate | Favorite Illinois |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
Illinois is a -17 -110 point spread favorite at BetRivers, while Colgate is a +17.5 -110 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 145.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 146 -110 points at BetRivers, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
Illinois is a -2000 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Colgate is a +1200 moneyline underdog at BetRivers.
College Basketball Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Colgate
Illinois
12/17/23 1:00pm EST | +17.5 -110-17.5 -110 |
Underdog Colgate - Colgate bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +17.5 Colgate underdog bet wins if they lose by 17 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 18 or more.
Favorite Illinois - Illinois bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -17.5 Illinois favorite bet wins if they win by 18 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 17 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Colgate at Illinois Prop Bets
Important Note: Some states expressly forbid individual college athlete prop bets. The following wagers may not be available depending on your particular state laws.
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Colgate
Illinois
First to 5 Points
12/17/23 1:00pm EST | +140-200Bet |
Colgate
Illinois
First to 10 Points
12/17/23 1:00pm EST | +190-275Bet |
Colgate
Illinois
First to 15 Points
12/17/23 1:00pm EST | +225-350Bet |
Colgate
Illinois
Game to Overtime
12/17/23 1:00pm EST | Yes +2500No -10000Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W-L | Win% | Home | Away | Conf | CGB | Conf% | Strk |
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| Big Ten | ||||||||
| #6 Illinois | 29-9 | 0.763 | 15-3 | 6-5 | 14-6 | +3 | 0.700 | L1 |
| Patriot | ||||||||
| Colgate | 25-10 | 0.714 | 13-3 | 10-5 | 16-2 | - | 0.889 | L1 |
Colgate & Illinois Futures Odds
Latest College Basketball Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review March Madness odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the college basketball tournament. Also be sure to read Ron Halfback's Final Four write-up.
Colgate Championship OddsNo NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Colgate YR: futures available
Illinois Championship OddsNo NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Illinois YR: futures available
Colgate & Illinois Team Pages
Review each team's futures odds, betting bonuses, current standings and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Colgate vs Illinois College Basketball Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Sunday, December 17th, 2023 at 1:00 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's College Basketball page, look for the Colgate vs Illinois Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Basketball page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Colgate vs Illinois Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.