The Leathernecks will play the Fighting Illini on Friday, November 24th, 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 Western Illinois and Illinois basketball teams will play on Friday, November 24th, 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 - Western Illinois currently has a 98.00 conference power ranking so far in the 2023-24 season. The SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for Illinois is 98.33.
- Away Western Illinois - Western Illinois heads into this game with a 0-3 record as an away team, ranking them 2nd in the Ohio Valley Conference for away team wins.
- Home Illinois - Illinois will host Western Illinois sporting a 4-1 record as a home team. They currently rank 2nd in the Big Ten Conference for home team wins for the 2023-24 season.
- Conference Win Percentage - Western Illinois currently ranks 1st (0.000) in the Ohio Valley Conference, with Illinois now standing 1st (0.000) for their conference win percentage in the 2023 Big Ten Conference for the 2023-24 college basketball season.
- Overall Win Percentage - Western Illinois has a 0.400 overall win percentage. Their opponent, Illinois, has a 0.800 overall win percentage.
- Team Records - Western Illinois has a 2-3 regular season overall record. Illinois has notched a 4-1 standing so far in the 2023-24 college basketball season.
Moneyline Mage
Spelling out the winners with humor since the middle ages.
Welcome to the magical realm of college basketball, where spells are cast and dreams take flight. On Friday, November 24th, 2023, Western Illinois, with a 2-3 overall standing, journeys to face Illinois, who boasts a 4-1 record this season.
Conference records hold the key to the coveted seeds in the conference tournament. Western Illinois stands at 0-0 in the Ohio Valley Conference, while Illinois is 0-0 in the Big Ten Conference. The battle for dominance begins.
Western Illinois arrives with a lost streak, while Illinois basks in the glory of two recent victories. The tides of fate shift, as the clash commences.
Our point spread, total, and moneyline tables show the best lines and odds for this matchup. Place a bet at BetMGM, BetWay, or Betrivers to join the enchantment.
Peering into the crystal ball, let's review each team's futures odds and current standings below. Western Illinois seeks to rise from the ashes and claim victory over their mighty opponents. Illinois, a formidable force, strives to extend their reign of triumph.
The magic of college basketball awaits. Will Western Illinois cast a spell of triumph or will Illinois maintain their sorcery? Join us on this fantastical journey as the battle unfolds on the hallowed court. May the stars align in your favor.
Best Leathernecks at Fighting Illini Odds
| Underdog Western Illinois | Favorite Illinois |
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| Underdog Western Illinois | Favorite Illinois |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
Illinois is a -27 -110 point spread favorite at BetRivers, while Western Illinois is a +27.5 -110 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 145.5 -109 points at BetRivers, which means you risk $109 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 145.5 -105 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the under.
Illinois is a -10000 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Western Illinois is a +1600 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
College Basketball Odds Example
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Western Illinois
Illinois
11/24/23 9:00pm EST | +27.5 -110-27.5 -110 |
Underdog Western Illinois - Western Illinois bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +27.5 Western Illinois underdog bet wins if they lose by 27 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 28 or more.
Favorite Illinois - Illinois bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -27.5 Illinois favorite bet wins if they win by 28 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 27 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Western Illinois 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.
| BetMGM Bet |
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Western Illinois
Illinois
First to 5 Points
11/24/23 9:00pm EST | +190-275Bet |
Western Illinois
Illinois
First to 10 Points
11/24/23 9:00pm EST | +290-450Bet |
Western Illinois
Illinois
First to 15 Points
11/24/23 9:00pm EST | +375-650Bet |
Western Illinois
Illinois
Game to Overtime
11/24/23 9:00pm 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 |
| Ohio Valley | ||||||||
| Western Illinois | 21-12 | 0.636 | 10-5 | 10-6 | 13-5 | +1 | 0.722 | L1 |
Western Illinois & 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.
Western Illinois Championship OddsNo NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Western Illinois YR: futures available
Illinois Championship OddsNo NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Illinois YR: futures available
Western Illinois & 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 Western Illinois 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 Friday, November 24th, 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 Western Illinois vs Illinois Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Basketball page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Western Illinois 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.