The Terrapins will play the Fighting Illini on Sunday, January 14th, 2024. Your timezone's tip off time is 2:00 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
Looking into the second half of the 2023-24 college basketball season, Maryland and Illinois are set to hit the hardwood on Sunday, January 14th, 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, Maryland currently has a 96.33 conference power ranking, while the SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for Illinois is 98.33.
- Away Maryland - Maryland starts this game with a 1-3 record as an away team, ranking them 2nd in the Big Ten Conference for away team wins.
- Home Illinois - Illinois meets Maryland boasting a 9-1 record as a home team. They currently rank 2nd in the Big Ten Conference for home team wins.
- Conference Win Percentage - Maryland currently ranks 6th (0.400) in the Big Ten Conference, with Illinois now standing 2nd (0.750) for their conference win percentage in the 2023 Big Ten Conference for the 2023-24 college basketball season.
- Overall Win Percentage - Maryland has a 0.625 overall win percentage, with Illinois, matching up with a 0.800 overall win percentage.
- Team Records - Maryland currently possesses 10-6 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, Illinois has tallied a 12-3 standing as the 2023-24 college basketball season continues to unfold.
Moneyline Mage
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Ladies and gentlemen, get ready for a magical showdown on January 14th, 2024! Maryland, with a 10-6 overall standing, will clash against Illinois, who boasts a 12-3 record this season. The stakes are high as college basketball conference records determine tournament seeds!
Maryland, with a 2-3 Big Ten Conference standing, needs a win to climb up the rankings. Meanwhile, Illinois, sitting at 3-1 in the Big Ten Conference, is eager to maintain their strong position. Both teams come into this game with a winning streak, ready to battle it out.
As a wizard with Tourette syndrome, I must remind you to 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.
For those who crave more magical insights, we've also listed each team's futures odds and current standings below. So gather your potions and prepare for a thrilling encounter as Maryland takes on Illinois!
Best Terrapins at Fighting Illini Odds
| Underdog Maryland | Favorite Illinois |
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| Underdog Maryland | Favorite Illinois |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
Illinois is a -9 -110 point spread favorite at BetRivers, while Maryland is a +9.5 -115 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 138 -110 points at BetRivers, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 138.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
Illinois is a -455 moneyline favorite at BetRivers and Maryland is a +360 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
College Basketball Odds Example
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Maryland
Illinois
1/14/24 2:00pm EST | +9.5 -115-9.5 -105 |
Underdog Maryland - Maryland bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A +9.5 Maryland underdog bet wins if they lose by 9 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 10 or more.
Favorite Illinois - Illinois bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A -9.5 Illinois favorite bet wins if they win by 10 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 9 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Maryland 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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Maryland
Illinois
First to 5 Points
1/14/24 2:00pm EST | +110-155Bet |
Maryland
Illinois
First to 10 Points
1/14/24 2:00pm EST | +130-185Bet |
Maryland
Illinois
First to 15 Points
1/14/24 2:00pm EST | +145-210Bet |
Maryland
Illinois
Game to Overtime
1/14/24 2:00pm EST | Yes +1400No -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 |
Maryland & 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.
Maryland Championship OddsNo NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Maryland YR: futures available
Illinois Championship OddsNo NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Illinois YR: futures available
Maryland & 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 Maryland 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, January 14th, 2024 at 2:00 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 Maryland vs Illinois Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Basketball page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Maryland 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.