
Michigan State vs. Illinois: How to Watch, Channel, Prediction, Odds - Jan 19
The No. 19 Illinois Fighting Illini (13-4, 5-2 Big Ten) will look to build on a four-game road win streak when they square off against the No. 12 Michigan State Spartans (15-2, 6-0 Big Ten) on Sunday, January 19, 2025 at Jack Breslin Students Events Center. The game airs at 12:00 PM ET on CBS.
The Spartans enter their game as a 3-point favorite against the Fighting Illini. The matchup features an over/under of 157.
Keep reading to get all the information ahead of betting on the Michigan State-Illinois game.
Michigan State vs. Illinois How to Watch & Odds
- When: Sunday, January 19, 2025 at 12:00 PM ET
- Where: Jack Breslin Students Events Center in East Lansing, Michigan
- How to watch on TV: CBS
- Live boxscore on FOX Sports
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spartans | -3 | -110 | -110 | 157 | -108 | -112 | -155 | +130 |
Michigan State vs. Illinois Prediction
- Pick ATS: Illinois (+3)
- Pick OU: Under (157)
- Prediction: Michigan State 77, Illinois 76
Learn more about the Michigan State Spartans vs. the Illinois Fighting Illini game on FOX Sports!
Michigan State vs. Illinois Betting Insights
Betting Line Implied Predictions
- Based on the spread and over/under, the implied score for the matchup is Spartans 80, Fighting Illini 77.
- The Spartans have a 60.8% chance to collect the win in this game based on the moneyline's implied probability.
- The Fighting Illini have a 43.5% implied probability to come out on top.
Key Spread Facts
- Michigan State has won 11 games against the spread this season, while failing to cover six times.
- Illinois is 9-8-0 ATS this year.
- Michigan State has covered the spread eight times this season (8-4 ATS) when playing as at least 3-point favorites.
- Illinois has covered the spread once this year (1-1 ATS) when playing as at least 3-point underdogs.
Key Total Facts
- Five times so far this year, the Spartans and their opponent have combined to score more than 157 points.
- Fighting Illini games have had over 157 points nine times this season.
- The total for this matchup is 157 points, 12.1 fewer than the combined scoring average of the two teams.
Key Moneyline Facts
- Michigan State has compiled a 13-1 record in games when it was favored on the moneyline (winning 92.9% of those games).
- Illinois has entered the game as underdogs three times this season and won once.
- Michigan State has won all 12 games it played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -155 or shorter.
- Illinois has played as an underdog of +130 or more twice this season and split those games.
Michigan State vs. Illinois: Recent Results
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10/2024 | Spartans | -3 | 145 | -166 | +140 | 88-80 MST |
| 1/11/2024 | Fighting Illini | -3.5 | 150 | -170 | +142 | 71-68 ILL |
Michigan State vs. Illinois: 2024-25 Stats Comparison
| Michigan State | Illinois | |
|---|---|---|
| Points Scored Per Game (Rank) | 81.8 (39) | 87.3 (5) |
| Points Allowed (Rank) | 67.1 (62) | 67.3 (68) |
| Rebounds (Rank) | 10.4 (81) | 12.0 (23) |
| 3pt Made (Rank) | 5.6 (351) | 10.5 (15) |
| Assists (Rank) | 18.6 (8) | 15.2 (101) |
| Turnovers (Rank) | 11.5 (193) | 11.2 (155) |
Michigan State 2024-25 Key Players
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaden | 17 | 14.2 | 3.9 | 1.7 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 1.5 |
| Jase Richardson | 16 | 9.6 | 2.6 | 1.9 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 0.9 |
| Frankie Fidler | 17 | 8.9 | 3.5 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 0.5 |
| Coen Carr | 17 | 8.3 | 3.6 | 0.2 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.1 |
| Jaxon Kohler | 17 | 7.9 | 8.1 | 1.5 | 0.5 | 0.8 | 0.3 |
Illinois 2024-25 Key Players
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kasparas Jakucionis | 15 | 16.7 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 1.2 | 0.1 | 2.1 |
| Tomislav Ivisic | 17 | 13.0 | 8.8 | 1.8 | 0.8 | 1.1 | 1.6 |
| Kylan Boswell | 17 | 11.8 | 5.0 | 4.0 | 1.4 | 0.2 | 1.2 |
| Tre White | 17 | 10.9 | 5.5 | 1.1 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.5 |
| Will Riley | 17 | 10.5 | 3.6 | 1.7 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 1.4 |
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