by Amedeus Mastrangelo
Monday, Nov 15, 2021
Game Time: 7:00 pm ET, Monday, November 15, 2021
Venue: Fiserv Forum, Milwaukee, WI
Where to Watch: Fox Sports 1
Opening Odds at USA Sportsbooks
DraftKings: Point Spread: Illinois -8.5, Marquette +8.5; Over/Under: 143 points
Bet365: Point Spread: Illinois -8.5, Marquette +8.5; Over/Under: 143 points
BetMGM: Point Spread: Illinois -8.5, Marquette +8.5; Over/Under: 143.5 points
Season Record
Illinois Fighting Illini: 2-0 (1st place, Big Ten)
Marquette Golden Eagles: 2- 0 (1st place, Big East)
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Illinois Fighting Illini vs Marquette Golden Eagles Preview and Analysis
Recent Form
Illinois Fighting Illini: won at home on Nov. 12 against the Arkansas State Red Wolves 92-53.
Marquette Golden Eagles: won at home on Nov. 12 against the New Hampshire Wildcats 75-70.
Illinois Fighting Illini Analysis
Illinois is coming into this game with a 2-0 record overall and this will be their first road game of the season. Their 2 wins came against the Jackson State Tigers in their season opener, and Arkansas State in their last game. Coleman Hawkins led the team in points in that game with 17 while Jacob Grandison was next on the team with 15 points. Trent Frazier also scored 12 points himself in that one. Andre Curbelo led the team in assists in that game with 7 while Hawkins led the team in rebounds with 12. Their shooting was not that good as they were 45.7% from the field, 20% from 3-point range, and 60.5% from the free throw line. Their offense is averaging 81.5 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 50 PPG against them. Illinois has an ATS record of 1-1 this season and their O/U record is 1-1.
Marquette Golden Eagles Analysis
Marquette is coming into this matchup with a 2-0 record overall and they are 2-0 in their home games this season where they will be in this game on Monday night. They won their first game of the season against the SIU Edwardsville Cougars and their last game against New Hampshire. Darryl Morsell went off in that game as he led the team in points with 26 while Justin Lewis was next on the team with 17 points. Their offense was pretty much made up of those 2 players in that game. Morsell also led the team in assists in that game with 5 while Oso Ighodaro came off the bench and led the team in rebounds with 12. Their shooting was not that good in that game as they were 40.7% from the field, 25.9% from 3-point range, and 75% from the free throw line. Their offense is averaging 81.5 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 73.5 PPG against them. Marquette has an ATS record of 0-2 this season and their O/U record is 2-0.
Illinois vs Marquette Prediction
Illinois is coming into this college basketball game as an 8.5 point favorite with the current betting odds according to Draftkings Sportsbook. Marquette has played well to start their season winning both games but they only won their last game by 5 points struggling to get by New Hampshire. Illinois is a ranked team coming into this game and they won both of their games by over 20 points. Illinois has a lot more talent on their roster and a lot more depth as well. The best bet to place in this game is on Illinois to cover the spread here as they will bury Marquette in this game.
Illinois Marquette Prediction: Our NCAAB Pick for Monday, November 15, 2021 (7:00 pm ET start time) is Illinois 76 Marquette 62.
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NCAAB Betting Trends
Illinois Fighting Illini: 283-343 O/U in all games. 81-104 O/U when the total is 140 to 149.5. 177-207 O/U as a favorite. 36-49 O/U as a road favorite or pick. 91-132 O/U in road games. 36-41 O/U in November games. 108-119 O/U after a non-conference game.
Marquette Golden Eagles: 360-334 ATS in all games. 155-118 ATS as an underdog. 30-27 ATS as a home underdog or pick. 57-42 ATS in November games. 134-111 ATS after a non-conference game. 126-119 ATS in non-conference games.
Key Injuries
Illinois Fighting Illini: A. Hutcherson (G) Ques Mon - Tailbone injury. K. Cockburn (C) Elig Nov 21 - Suspension.
Marquette Golden Eagles: K. Itejere (F) out for season - Redshirt. G. Elliott (G) Elig Nov 27 - Disciplinary.
Notable Quotes
“Now we take a step up, we go on the road and find out truly who we are.” - Brad Underwood on their upcoming game against Marquette.
“We're going to try to go after it.” - Shaka Smart on his outlook for the season.
Starting Lineups
Illinois Fighting Illini
A. Curbelo
T. Frazier
J. Grandison
C. Hawkins
O. Payne
Marquette Golden Eagles
T. Kolek
K. Kuath
J. Lewis
D. Morsell
O. Prosper
Statistical Leaders
Illinois Fighting Illini
PPG: J. Grandison (17.5)
APG: A. Curbelo (7)
Reb/G: C. Hawkins (10)
Marquette Golden Eagles
PPG: D. Morsell (23.5)
APG: T. Kolek (6)
RPG: J. Lewis (11)
Coaches:
Illinois Fighting Illini: Brad Underwood (5th season)
Marquette Golden Eagles: Shaka Smart (1st season)
Amedeus Mastrangelo
About the Author:
Amedeus Mastrangelo has been heavily wagering on all sports for years and plays just about everything, including sides, totals, favorites, underdogs, against the spread, alternative spreads, first half, second half, player props, and futures. The bottom line is, if Mastrangelo can see an edge in any way shape or form, then he's going to take advantage.
