Illinois at UNLV

Illinois has excellent balance and a dynamite backcourt. Junior Aaron Jordan leads the nation in three-point shooting (62.2 percent, 23-of-37) along with top-scorer junior Leron Black (14.8 points per game). Illinois likes to run, plus is #44 in the nation in rebounding. Meanwhile the Illini defense ranks #12 nationally in turnover rate, forcing turnovers on 25.4 percent of opponent possessions. Illini coach Brad Underwood is 22-5 ATS after playing a game as favorite. They face a UNLV squad that has dropped two out of the last three, allowing 77 and 91 points in the defeats. Illinois played here in 2013 and won allowing 59 points, winning the rebound battle and holding the Rebels to 37.5% shooting, so getting the Big 10 team as a dog is a big bonus. Play Illinois.