The Fighting Illini will play the Tigers on Friday, December 22nd, 2023. Your timezone's tip off time is 9:00 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 Illinois and Missouri basketball teams will play on Friday, December 22nd, 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 - Illinois currently has a 98.00 conference power ranking so far in the 2023-24 season. The SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for Missouri is 96.00.
- Away Illinois - Illinois heads into this game with a 1-1 record as an away team, ranking them 2nd in the Big Ten Conference for away team wins.
- Home Missouri - Missouri will host Illinois sporting a 5-2 record as a home team. They currently rank 4th in the SEC Conference for home team wins for the 2023-24 season.
- Conference Win Percentage - Illinois currently ranks 1st (1.000) in the Big Ten Conference, with Missouri now standing 1st (0.000) for their conference win percentage in the 2023 SEC Conference for the 2023-24 college basketball season.
- Overall Win Percentage - Illinois has a 0.800 overall win percentage. Their opponent, Missouri, has a 0.636 overall win percentage.
- Team Records - Illinois has a 8-2 regular season overall record. Missouri has notched a 7-4 standing so far in the 2023-24 college basketball season.
Moneyline Mage
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Ladies and gentlemen, gather 'round for a magical clash on the basketball court! On Friday, December 22nd, 2023, the Illinois Fighting Illini, with an 8-2 overall standing, will be battling against the Missouri Tigers, who hold a 7-4 overall standing this season. Brace yourselves for an enchanting showdown!
In the realm of college basketball, conference records determine the seeds for the conference tournament. Illinois currently holds a 1-0 standing in the Big Ten Conference, while Missouri has yet to embark on their SEC Conference journey with a 0-0 standing. Oh, the importance of these records!
Illinois rides the waves of victory, boasting a winning streak in their last game. Meanwhile, their opponent, Missouri, has encountered the harsh winds of defeat in their last two games. How will these contrasting currents shape the outcome of this mystical encounter?
Our point spread, total, and moneyline tables show the best lines and odds for this matchup. So, if you dare to dabble in the world of sports betting, place a bet at BetMGM, Betway, or Betrivers. Let fate guide your choices!
Now, let's delve deeper into each team's futures odds and current standings below. Beware, for the magic of basketball is unpredictable, and spells of victory can shift in an instant. May the best team triumph in this fantastical battle on the court!
Best Fighting Illini at Tigers Odds
| Underdog Missouri | Favorite Illinois |
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| Underdog Missouri | Favorite Illinois |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
Illinois is a -6.5 -110 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Missouri is a +6.5 -110 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 149.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 150 -110 points at BetRivers, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
Illinois is a -286 moneyline favorite at BetRivers and Missouri is a +230 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
College Basketball Odds Example
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Illinois
Missouri
12/22/23 9:00pm EST | -6.5 -110+6.5 -110 |
Underdog Missouri - Missouri bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +6.5 Missouri underdog bet wins if they lose by 6 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 7 or more.
Favorite Illinois - Illinois bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -6.5 Illinois favorite bet wins if they win by 7 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 6 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Illinois at Missouri 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
Missouri
First to 5 Points
12/22/23 9:00pm EST | -145+105Bet |
Illinois
Missouri
First to 10 Points
12/22/23 9:00pm EST | -155+110Bet |
Illinois
Missouri
First to 15 Points
12/22/23 9:00pm EST | -165+120Bet |
Illinois
Missouri
Game to Overtime
12/22/23 9:00pm EST | Yes +1200No -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 |
| SEC | ||||||||
| Missouri | 8-24 | 0.250 | 6-11 | 2-10 | 0-18 | +14 | 0.000 | L19 |
Illinois & Missouri 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
Missouri Championship OddsNo NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Missouri YR: futures available
Illinois & Missouri 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 Missouri 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 Friday, December 22nd, 2023 at 9:00 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 Illinois vs Missouri Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Basketball page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Illinois vs Missouri 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.