Illinois vs. Maryland: How to Watch, Channel, Prediction, Odds - Feb 17

Updated Feb. 17, 2024 3:28 p.m. ET

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The No. 14 Illinois Fighting Illini (18-6, 9-4 Big Ten) hit the road in Big Ten play against the Maryland Terrapins (14-11, 6-8 Big Ten) on Saturday, February 17, 2024 at 5:30 PM ET.

The Fighting Illini head into their game as a 2.5-point favorite against the Terrapins. The game's over/under is set at 138.

Keep scrolling to get all you need to know ahead of wagering on the Illinois-Maryland contest.

Illinois vs. Maryland How to Watch & Odds

When: Saturday, February 17, 2024 at 5:30 PM ET
Where: Xfinity Center in College Park, Maryland
How to Watch on TV: FOX
Live boxscore on FOX Sports

Fighting Illini vs Terrapins Betting Information
Favorite	Spread	Favorite Spread Odds	Underdog Spread Odds	Total	Over Total Odds	Under Total Odds	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline
Fighting Illini	-2.5	-108	-112	138	-110	-110	-142	+120

Illinois vs. Maryland Prediction

Pick ATS: Illinois (-2.5)
Pick OU: Over (138)
Prediction: Illinois 74, Maryland 69

Learn more about the Illinois Fighting Illini vs. the Maryland Terrapins game on FOX Sports!

Illinois vs. Maryland Betting Insights

Betting Line Implied Predictions

Based on the spread and over/under, the implied score for the game is Fighting Illini 70, Terrapins 68.
The Fighting Illini have a 58.7% chance to win this game based on the moneyline's implied probability.
The Terrapins sit with a 45.5% implied probability to win.

Key Spread Facts

Illinois has compiled a 12-10-1 record against the spread this season.
Maryland has covered nine times in 24 matchups with a spread this year.
Illinois has an ATS record of 9-8-1 when playing as at least 2.5-point favorites this season.
When playing as at least 2.5-point underdogs this year, Maryland has an ATS record of 4-5.

Key Total Facts

A total of 17 times so far this year, the Fighting Illini and their opponent have combined to score more than 138 points.
Terrapins games have finished with over 138 points scored eight times this season.
These two teams score a combined average of 152.4 points per game, higher than the total for this matchup by 14.4 points.

Key Moneyline Facts

Illinois has a 12-3 record in games when it was favored on the moneyline (winning 80% of those games).
This season, Maryland has been the underdog 11 times and won three, or 27.3%, of those games.
In games it has played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -142 or shorter, Illinois has a record of 12-2 (85.7% win percentage).
This season, Maryland has won four of its nine games, or 44.4%, when it is the underdog by at least +120 on the moneyline.

Illinois vs. Maryland: Recent Results

Fighting Illini vs Terrapins Recent Games
Date	Favorite	Spread	Total	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline	Result
1/14/2024	Fighting Illini	-9	139	-470	+360	76-67 MARY
12/2/2022	Terrapins	-1	145	-125	+105	71-66 MARY

Illinois vs. Maryland: 2023-24 Stats Comparison

	Illinois	Maryland
Points Scored Per Game (Rank)	83 (21)	69.4 (290)
Points Allowed (Rank)	70.3 (135)	63.8 (13)
Rebounds (Rank)	11.5 (19)	10.8 (38)
3pt Made (Rank)	8.6 (67)	6.2 (296)
Assists (Rank)	13.2 (171)	10.7 (337)
Turnovers (Rank)	10.5 (98)	11.6 (209)

Illinois 2023-24 Key Players

Fighting Illini Leaders
Name	GP	PTS	REB	ASST	STL	BLK	3PM
Terrence Shannon Jr.	18	21.1	4.2	2.4	0.9	1	2.4
Marcus Domask	24	15.4	4.5	3.4	0.3	0.5	1
Coleman Hawkins	21	12.3	6.1	2.9	1.7	1.2	1.9
Quincy Guerrier	24	10.7	7.4	0.2	0.3	0.5	1.1
Ty Rodgers	24	7	5.4	2.3	0.6	0.5	0

Maryland 2023-24 Key Players

Terrapins Leaders
Name	GP	PTS	REB	ASST	STL	BLK	3PM
Jahmir Young	24	20.9	4.9	3.9	1.4	0.3	2
Julian Reese	25	13.4	10.1	1.2	1.2	2	0
Donta Scott	25	11.3	5	1	0.7	0.4	1.6
DeShawn Harris-Smith	25	6.8	4.5	2.2	0.9	0.2	0.5
Jordan Geronimo	24	5.6	3.7	0.5	0.8	1.3	0.3