SWEET 16 PLAY OF THE DAY!

Handicapper

Joey Tron

League

NCAAB

Competition

Illinois vs Iowa State

Time

03/28/2024 10:14 PM

Bet Type

Moneyline

Pick

Illinois +105 (BetMGM)

Outcome

Win

Analysis

I like Illinois to win this game tonight against Iowa State and advance to the Elite 8. This is the top offense in the country (Illinois) against the best defense (Iowa St). The Illinois offense is shooting 35% from 3PT and the Iowa State defense is allowing just under 36% of points against them from this area, their highest total. In addition to this, Illinois is great at the FT line shooting 74%. Defensively, Illinois is ranked 91st in defensive efficiency and has one of the best 2PT defenses in the nation, which is going to make Iowa St struggle, as they are scoring 54% of points from 2PT range. Terrance Shannon Jr has the capability to control the game on both sides of the court, and Iowa State lacks that type of player. Iowa State ranks 347th in Non-Conf schedule, and that will haunt them tonight. Take Illinois ML here. -Joey Tron