Illinois at Nebraska

Nebraska appears to be a bit over their head playing everynight in the Big-10. The Cornhuskers are 12-8 overall, but just 2-7 in Conference play, and have dropped six straight games. Looking closer, Nebraska has lost those games by 15.8 PPG. Illinois is 14-6 overall, and 6-4 in the conference. Just Michigan St. has fewer than four losses in the conference. Illinois has a scoring margin of 17 PPG, and clearly out-class Nebraska in most statistical categories. The Illini are one of the best rebounding teams in the country at +12 per game on the season. This one shouldn't be close. Make the play on Illinois.