(#9) Illinois vs (#8) Arkansas
When: 4:30 PM ET, Thursday, March 16, 2023
Where: Wells Fargo Arena, Des Moines, Iowa
Where to watch: TBS
Game Odds, Spread, Moneyline & Total
Illinois (#9) @ Arkansas (#8)
Moneyline
Illinois (#9) +115
Arkansas (#8) -135
Illinois (#9) @ Arkansas (#8)
Point Spread
Illinois (#9) 2.0 (-110)
Arkansas (#8) -2.0 (-110)
Illinois (#9) @ Arkansas (#8)
Total
Over 144.0 (-110)
Under 144.0 (-110)
(Get real-time live scores & latest betting odds here!)
Team Record & Betting Stats
| Name | Record | ATS | Offense | Defense |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 20-12 | 18-14 | 74.66 | 66.97 |
| Arkansas | 20-13 | 15-16-2 | 74.42 | 67.39 |
| Name | ATS Home | ATS Away | OU Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 10-7 | 6-4 | 15-17 |
| Arkansas | 8-7-1 | 3-7 | 14-18-1 |
Illinois Fighting Illini Last 5 Games
| Opponent | score | Result | line | Total | ATS Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSU | 76-79 | L | -2.5 | 140 | L/O |
| PUR | 71-76 | L | 6.5 | 140 | W/O |
| MICH | 91-87 | W | -5 | 144.5 | L/O |
| OSU | 60-72 | L | -4.5 | 142.5 | L/U |
| NWEST | 66-62 | W | -7.5 | 136.5 | L/U |
Arkansas Razorbacks Last 5 Games
| Opponent | score | Result | line | Total | ATS Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TEXAM | 61-67 | L | 1 | 137.5 | L/U |
| AUB | 76-73 | W | -3 | 144 | P/O |
| UK | 79-88 | L | -5 | 141.5 | L/O |
| TENN | 57-75 | L | 5.5 | 134 | L/U |
| BAMA | 83-86 | L | 8 | 154 | W/O |
Game Preview
Illinois and Arkansas are in a race to find their “A” game entering a first-round NCAA Tournament matchup in Des Moines, Iowa, on Thursday afternoon.
Preseason Top 10 Arkansas (20-13) will try to recapture the magic of its 2022 NCAA Tournament run while the Fighting Illini (20-12) are fixed on getting to the Sweet 16 for the first time since 2005.
Arkansas beat No. 1 overall seed Gonzaga in the 2022 tournament, reaching the Elite Eight for the second consecutive season. Winning Thursday would bring a matchup with West Region No. 1 seed Kansas unless No. 16 seed Howard stuns the Jayhawks.
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Betting Odds Trends
| Illinois Fighting Illini | ||
|---|---|---|
| No Trends to Report | ||
| Arkansas Razorbacks | ||
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Illinois Fighting Illini Injuries
| Player | Status/Updated |
|---|---|
| No injuries to report. |
Arkansas Razorbacks Injuries
| Player | Status/Updated |
|---|---|
| Trevon Brazile | out for season – Knee – 12/7/22 |
NCAAB Parlay Picks & Free Predictions
Final Score: Illinois 72-71
The Pick: Illinois (+115) & Under 144
A $100 Parlay Bet will return $310 in Profit
NCAAB Odds source: 365 Sportsbook
