The Fighting Illini are continuing to build a championship resume as they play for a #1 seed in the NCAA Tournament. Rutgers is fighting to get into the tournament coming in at 15-10. They are one of six teams that own a win vs. Illinois this season. taking them out at home in a shootout of 91-88. They certainly will not be intimidated here. The Scarlet Knights are fresh off a win vs. Indiana by 11 points and have won three of their last four and are playing with confidence. Illinois has not taken care of the ball of late as they are -5 per game over their last three in turnover margin. That is the opening for Rutgers to keep this one close. Make the play on Rutgers.
This pick was released to clients on March 12, 2024 at 12:02PM ET.
CBB
Rutgers vs. Illinois
March 12, 2021
6:30 PM Eastern
1 unit on Rutgers +8 (-105) (risk 1 to return 1.95)
Result:
LOSS
LOSS
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