Maryland vs. Illinois CBB Predictions and Odds - Jan 6, 2022

College Basketball action continues on Thursday at 7:00PM EST as Maryland looks to defy the odds against Illinois at State Farm Center.

Dimers' top betting picks for Maryland vs. Illinois, plus our score prediction and best odds, are featured below.

Who will win Maryland vs. Illinois?

Using state-of-the-art computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Thursday's Maryland-Illinois NCAA Basketball game 10,000 times.

Dimers' revolutionary predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives Illinois an 81% chance of defeating Maryland.

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Point Spread, Moneyline and Over/Under

Illinois is the -11.5 favorite versus Maryland, with -105 at PointsBet the best odds available.

For the underdog Maryland (+11.5) to cover the spread, FanDuel Sportsbook has the best odds on offer at +100.

BetMGM has the best moneyline odds for Illinois at -625, which means you can risk $625 to win $100, for a total payout of $725, if it gets the W.

On the other hand, FanDuel Sportsbook has the best moneyline odds for Maryland at +540, where you can bet $100 to profit $540, earning a total payout of $640, if it wins.

The Over/Under for total points scored is set at 140.5 with FanDuel Sportsbook, which has the best odds for the Over at -105, while BetMGM has the best odds for the Under at -110.

As always, check out all the online sportsbooks that are available in your state for the best College Basketball odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, Maryland (+11.5) is a 63% chance of covering the spread, while the 140.5-point Over/Under is considered an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.

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Best Bets for Maryland vs. Illinois

• Spread: Maryland +11.5 at +100 with FanDuel Sportsbook (63% probability) 🔥
• Moneyline: Maryland Win at +540 with FanDuel Sportsbook (3.6% edge)
• Over/Under: Over 140.5 at -105 with FanDuel Sportsbook (50% probability)

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While Illinois is more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, betting on Maryland moneyline is the best option because of the 3.6% edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds.

Taking advantage of the edges seen here at Dimers is crucial to achieving long-term profitability.

Maryland vs. Illinois Score Prediction

Dimers.com's predicted final score for Maryland vs. Illinois at State Farm Center this Thursday has Illinois winning 74-65.

Use our dynamic widget below to see the current Spread, Over/Under and Moneyline probabilities and odds for the game, and click or tap on See Matchup to reveal more.

Dimers has full betting coverage of Thursday's Maryland-Illinois matchup, including pre-game predictions, computer picks, and live win probabilities.

Remember, DimersBOT updates often, so keep checking this page for the latest betting analysis ahead of Maryland vs. Illinois on Thursday January 6, 2022.

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Maryland vs. Illinois 2022 CBB Game Info

When does Illinois play Maryland in College Basketball?

• Date: Thursday January 6, 2022
• Time: 7:00PM EST / 4:00PM PST
• Venue: State Farm Center

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