TDG’s NCAA-B THURSDAY VEGAS O/U *JACKPOT*
- Handicapper
- Team Del Genio
- League
- NCAAB
- Competition
- Illinois vs Iowa State
- Time
- 03/28/2024 10:14 PM
- Bet Type
- Over / Under
- Pick
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Illinois vs Iowa State Over 145.5 (-115)
(BetOnline)
- Outcome
- Loss
- Analysis
- Our 20* NCAA-B Thursday Vegas O/U Jackpot is with the Illinois/Iowa State over at 10:10 pm et.
The Illinois Fighting Illini are the top-ranked offensive team in college basketball in terms of efficiency. They average 84.6 points per game, and they have scored 85 or more points in four straight games after their 89-63 victory against Duquesne on Saturday. The Illini are not only explosive when playing up-tempo and in transition but they are also very good in the half court. Head coach Brad Underwood took a tip from former Villanova head coach Jay Wright by dialing up post-up plays for point guard Marcus Domask the way Wright would for Jalen Brunson. In their last five games, they are averaging 88.4 points per game on 50.7% shooting from the field. Illinois has played ten of their last thirteen games over the number after scoring 85 or more points in two straight games, and they have played seventeen of their last twenty games over the total after playing three or more games in a row where they scored 85 or more points. The Illini shot 59.3% from the field in their victory against the Dukes last weekend. They have played ten of their last thirteen games over the number after a win by 15 or more points in their previous game. They have played twelve of their last sixteen games over the number when the oddsmakers installed the over/under from 140 to 149.5. Illinois has played seven straight overs when playing on a neutral court.
Iowa State has the top defense in the nation when measured by efficiency, yet they are willing to play in up-tempo paces. The Cyclones rank 206th by averaging 67.2 possessions per game but have played nine games this season where there were 75 or more possessions. The Cyclones press and force turnovers which create quick and easy scoring opportunities for themselves. They are second in the nation by forcing turnovers in 25.5% of their opponent’s possessions. Iowa State averages 75.5 points per game. They are on a five-game winning streak after their 67-56 victory against Washington State on Saturday. They have played nine of their last fifteen games over the number after holding their previous opponent to 60 points or less. The Cyclones have played ten of their last fifteen games over the number in non-conference play. Play the over.
Good luck - Team Del Genio.
