The Fighting Illini will play the Terrapins on Saturday, February 17th, 2024. Your timezone's tip off time is 5:30 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
Looking into the second half of the 2023-24 college basketball season, Illinois and Maryland are set to hit the hardwood on Saturday, February 17th, 2024. Luckily, we have some clear performance trends emerging now that each team has more than a dozen games under their belts. Use the following data to help analyze this matchup and to place an intelligent wager on its ultimate outcome.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - With the 2023-24 season in full stride, Illinois currently has a 98.33 conference power ranking, while the SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for Maryland is 95.00.
- Away Illinois - Illinois starts this game with a 3-4 record as an away team, ranking them 2nd in the Big Ten Conference for away team wins.
- Home Maryland - Maryland meets Illinois boasting a 11-3 record as a home team. They currently rank 4th in the Big Ten Conference for home team wins.
- Conference Win Percentage - Illinois currently ranks 2nd (0.692) in the Big Ten Conference, with Maryland now standing 7th (0.429) for their conference win percentage in the 2023 Big Ten Conference for the 2023-24 college basketball season.
- Overall Win Percentage - Illinois has a 0.750 overall win percentage, with Maryland, matching up with a 0.560 overall win percentage.
- Team Records - Illinois currently possesses 18-6 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, Maryland has tallied a 14-11 standing as the 2023-24 college basketball season continues to unfold.
Moneyline Mage
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Ladies and gentlemen, gather 'round and witness a magical clash on the court! On Saturday, February 17th, 2024, the Illinois Illini, with their impressive 18-6 overall standing, will face off against the Maryland Terrapins, striving with a 14-11 overall record. Brace yourselves for a showdown like no other!
In the mystical realm of college basketball, conference records hold immense power. They determine the seeds for the conference tournament, making every match crucial. Illinois stands strong with a 9-4 Big Ten Conference standing, while Maryland fights valiantly at 6-8.
Illinois comes to this enchanting encounter with a victorious aura, having won their last game. But be warned, for Maryland carries the same triumphant energy, emerging victorious in their previous battle. The stakes couldn't be higher as these teams clash on the sacred hardwood.
Review the tables below to find the best point spread, total, and moneylines for this game. Remember, you can bet on college basketball legally at BetRivers, BetMGM, and BetWay. Enter the realm of sports wagering, where fortunes can be won or lost with a flick of a wand.
For those seeking enlightenment, we've also listed each team's futures odds and current standings below. Let the spirits guide you, as you make your choices and witness the magic unfold on Saturday.
Best Fighting Illini at Terrapins Odds
| Underdog Maryland | Favorite Illinois |
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| Underdog Maryland | Favorite Illinois |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
Illinois is a -2.5 -110 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Maryland is a +2.5 -110 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 138.5 -105 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 140 -110 points at BetRivers, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
Illinois is a -148 moneyline favorite at BetRivers and Maryland is a +125 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
College Basketball Odds Example
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Illinois
Maryland
2/17/24 5:30pm EST | -2.5 -110+2.5 -110 |
Underdog Maryland - Maryland bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +2.5 Maryland underdog bet wins if they lose by 2 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 3 or more.
Favorite Illinois - Illinois bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -2.5 Illinois favorite bet wins if they win by 3 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 2 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Illinois at Maryland 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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Illinois
Maryland
First to 5 Points
2/17/24 5:30pm EST | -125-110Bet |
Illinois
Maryland
First to 10 Points
2/17/24 5:30pm EST | -135-105Bet |
Illinois
Maryland
First to 15 Points
2/17/24 5:30pm EST | -135-105Bet |
Illinois
Maryland
Game to Overtime
2/17/24 5:30pm EST | Yes +1050No -10000Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W-L | Win% | Home | Away | Conf | CGB | Conf% | Strk |
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| #6 Illinois | 29-9 | 0.763 | 15-3 | 6-5 | 14-6 | +3 | 0.700 | L1 |
| Maryland | 16-17 | 0.485 | 11-6 | 4-8 | 7-13 | +10 | 0.350 | L1 |
Illinois & Maryland 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.
Illinois Championship OddsNo NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Illinois YR: futures available
Maryland Championship OddsNo NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Maryland YR: futures available
Illinois & Maryland 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 Illinois vs Maryland 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 Saturday, February 17th, 2024 at 5:30 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 Illinois vs Maryland Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Basketball page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Illinois vs Maryland 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.