Michigan State Spartans vs Illinois Fighting Illini 2/11/2020 Spread, Game Analysis and Odds

Michigan State Spartans vs Illinois Fighting Illini 2/11/2020 – The Big 10 Conference play will continue as Michigan State Spartans take on Illinois Fighting Illini from State Farm Center in Champaign, Illinois. The Spartans were once dominating the Big 10 play by sitting at the top spot. Illinois Fighting Illini is one of the top three teams that have performed well right from the start. The Fighting Illini is currently in the third position of their league, while Michigan State Spartans are trailing them by just one game. Most of us betting sites are up with their predictions of this game.

Michigan State Spartans vs Illinois Fighting Illini 2/11/2020

Team	SP/RL	TOTAL	ML
Michigan State Spartans	-1.5 (-110)	138.5 o (-110)	-135
Illinois Fighting Illini	+1.5 (-110)	138.5 u (-110)	+115

#Illini are No. 23 in the latest @usatodaysports Coaches Poll, while tomorrow opponent Michigan State checks in at No. 25. https://t.co/8kiKjmmJpD

— Illinois Basketball (@IlliniMBB) February 10, 2020

Michigan State Spartans

Michigan State Spartans were unbeatable for some time, but things have changed and they Spartans have declined from the top spot to the fourth position. The Spartans have won 16 of their overall 24 games and are 8-5 in the Big 10 play. The Spartans are holding the 16th rank in the nation and they enter this game after losing against Michigan Wolverines. Michigan was forced to settle with a final score of 77-68.

Players to watch: C. Winston G (23 GP 32.1 MIN 18.6 PTS 2.4 REB 5.9 AST 1.3 STL 0 BLK 3 TO 42.2 FG% 87 FT% 38.4 3PT %), X. Tillman F (24 GP 32 MIN 13.4 PTS 10.2 REB 3.1 AST 1.2 STL 2.2 BLK 2 TO 52.2 FG% 66 FT% 29.3 3PT%), A. Henry F (23 GP 27.7 MIN 9.3 PTS 4.3 REB 2.7 AST 0.7 STL 0.6 BLK 2.2 TO 43.7 FG% 78 FT% 35.4 3PT%).

Illinois Fighting Illini

Illinois Fighting Illini holds the 20th spot in the country and they have an overall record of 16-7. When it comes to conference play, the Fighting Illini have won eight of their 12 games. However, they were unable to get past Maryland Terrapins in their last game and were forced to settle with a final score of 75-66. Illinois will look forward to bouncing back in this game against Michigan State Spartans. 

Players to watch: A. Dosunmu G (23 GP 32.6 MIN 15.8 PTS 4.1 REB 3.4 AST 0.7 STL 0.2 BLK 2.6 TO 47.3 FG% 78.9 FT% 30.3 3PT %), K. Cockburn C (23 GP 27.2 MIN 13.8 PTS 9 REB 0.7 AST 0.5 STL 1.3 BLK 2.1 TO 52.3 FG% 68.2 FT% 0 3PT%), A. Feliz G (23 GP 25.4 MIN 11.1 PTS 4.9 REB 2.9 AST 0.7 STL 0 BLK 1.4 TO 48.4 FG% 78.5 FT% 26.3 3PT%).

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Michigan State Spartans

Michigan State is 2-4 ATS in their last 6 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Michigan State’s last 9 games.
Spartans are 11-5 SU in their last 16 games.
Michigan State is 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games against Illinois.
Spartans are 5-2 SU in their last 7 games against Illinois.

Illinois Fighting Illini

The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Illinois’ last 15 games.
Illinois is 7-2 SU in their last 9 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Illinois’ last 9 games against Michigan State.
Fighting Illini are 7-1 SU in their last 8 games at home.
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Illinois’ last 5 games when playing at home against Michigan State.