Oakland vs Illinois Prediction College Basketball Picks 11/13/24

Oakland vs Illinois Preview

The Oakland Golden Grizzlies (1-2) will face the Illinois Fighting Illini (2-1) in a college basketball game on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at State Farm Center in Champaign, Illinois. Tip-off is scheduled for 8:00 PM ET. Illinois is a 22-point favorite in the latest Oakland vs Illinois odds from Caesars Sportsbook, and the over-under for total points is set at 146.5. Before making any Oakland vs Illinois picks, be sure to check out the college basketball predictions and betting advice from the SportsLine Projection Model. The Golden Grizzlies are coming off a 78-71 loss to the Wright State Raiders on Saturday. Oakland was led by Jalen Moore, who scored 20 points and grabbed five rebounds. The Golden Grizzlies shot just 38.5% from the field and 28.6% from three-point range.

The Fighting Illini are coming off a 77-65 win over the Eastern Illinois Panthers on Friday. Illinois was led by Matthew Mayer, who scored 20 points and grabbed seven rebounds. The Fighting Illini shot 46.2% from the field and 33.3% from three-point range.

Oakland is 1-2 against the spread this season, while Illinois is 2-1. The Golden Grizzlies are averaging 71.3 points per game, while the Fighting Illini are averaging 79.7 points per game. Oakland is shooting 39.3% from the field, while Illinois is shooting 45.6% from the field.

The Fighting Illini are the clear favorites in this matchup. They are a more talented team and they are playing at home. Oakland will need to play a perfect game to have a chance to win.

Oakland vs Illinois Betting Lines

* Spread: Illinois -22 * Over-Under: 146.5 * Money Line: Oakland +1100, Illinois -3000

Oakland vs Illinois Prediction

The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every Division I college basketball game 10,000 times. The model predicts Illinois will cover the 22-point spread and the total will go over 146.5 points. The model also predicts Illinois will win the game outright with a 93% chance.

Based on the model's prediction, you should take Illinois -22 and over 146.5 points.

Final Score: Illinois 82, Oakland 60