Pennsylvania Quakers
Illinois opened with a 120-45 victory and covered a closing spread near 40 points. Penn begins its season facing a team that beat the Quakers 105-70 in the March NCAA Tournament, although Illinois has notable frontcourt and wing absences.
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| Sportsbook | Spread | Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| FanDuel | PENN +30.5 ILL -30.5 | — | O 164.5 U 164.5 |
| DraftKings | PENN +30.5 ILL -30.5 | — | O 165.5 U 165.5 |
| BetMGM | PENN +30.5 ILL -30.5 | — | O 164.5 U 164.5 |
| BetRivers | PENN +29.5 ILL -29.5 | — | O 165.5 U 165.5 |
| Fanatics | PENN +30 ILL -30 | PENN +3000 ILL -10000 | O 165 U 165 |
| Bovada | PENN +30.5 ILL -30.5 | — | O 165.5 U 165.5 |
| BetOnline.ag | PENN +30.5 ILL -30.5 | — | O 165 U 165 |
| LowVig.ag | PENN +30.5 ILL -30.5 | — | O 165 U 165 |
| BetUS | PENN +30.5 ILL -30.5 | — | O 165 U 165 |
Injury Report
Illinois wing Jake Davis underwent surgery on November 4 for a separated left shoulder sustained against Fairleigh Dickinson and is out indefinitely. Forward David Mirkovic remains sidelined following foot surgery and a recent emergency appendectomy. Both absences affect Illinois rotation depth and lineup continuity despite its dominant opener. No comparably verified Penn injury designation was established in the available pregame reporting, so its availability should not be assumed fully clear.
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Key Matchup Edge
Illinois enters with demonstrated offensive and rebounding advantages from its opener: 120 points, 19 made threes and 65 rebounds against Fairleigh Dickinson. Penn has yet to play a regular-season game, although returning forward TJ Power averaged 16.4 points and 7.6 rebounds last year. The matchup turns on whether Penn can withstand Illinois’s size and perimeter volume.
3 Things to Watch
- Illinois 19 made threes in opener
- Penn Power averaged 7.6 rebounds last season
- Illinois 65 rebounds against Fairleigh Dickinson
Betting Breakdown
Illinois hosts Penn on Thursday in a rematch of the March 2026 NCAA Tournament meeting that ended in a 105-70 Illini victory. The hosts already have a regular-season result, opening with a 120-45 win over Fairleigh Dickinson. Illinois shot 46-for-83 from the field, hit 19 of 51 three-point attempts and grabbed 65 rebounds. Andrej Stojakovic and Stefan Vaaks scored 20 points apiece, while freshman Quentin Coleman collected 10 rebounds. Penn enters 0-0 and cannot yet be evaluated using current-season game results or ATS performance. Last season, returning forward TJ Power averaged 16.4 points and 7.6 rebounds, while Michael Zanoni averaged 11.8 points and made 55 three-pointers. The Quakers need perimeter resistance and defensive rebounding to keep Illinois from repeating the offensive pressure of its opener. Illinois has already covered one closing spread, but that single result is too small a sample for sweeping betting claims. Injuries introduce a counterweight: Jake Davis is out indefinitely after shoulder surgery, and David Mirkovic is sidelined. Bettors should consider the confirmed rotation changes and any verified game-day number before assessing the spread.
Pennsylvania Betting Outlook
Penn begins its 2026-27 regular season at Illinois, so current-season form, a five-game trend and a genuine ATS record are not yet available. The Quakers finished last season with an NCAA Tournament appearance, but Illinois defeated them 105-70 in the first round. Returning forward TJ Power scored 16.4 points per game and gathered 7.6 rebounds per game in 2025-26, providing a credible interior and scoring reference point. Michael Zanoni averaged 11.8 points and made 55 threes, while AJ Levine contributed 4.0 assists per game. Penn must translate that returning production into efficient possessions against a much larger and already tested Illinois attack.
Illinois Betting Outlook
Illinois is 1-0 overall and 1-0 ATS after beating Fairleigh Dickinson 120-45 in its regular-season opener and covering a closing spread of 39.5 points. The Illini made 19 three-pointers, secured 65 rebounds and recorded 30 assists against seven turnovers. Andrej Stojakovic scored 20 points on 9-for-11 shooting, and Stefan Vaaks supplied 20 points off the bench. However, the rotation faces disruption: Jake Davis underwent shoulder surgery and is out indefinitely, while David Mirkovic remains sidelined. Those absences create extra responsibility for the available wings and frontcourt players. One dominant win supports optimism but not conclusions about long-term efficiency or spread performance.
Latest Team Buzz
See you Monday, Quaker nation 🤝 Had a great time meeting fellow Penn students on campus yesterday! Let's get The Palestra rockin' this season. #FightOnPenn https://t.co/4kzPksvmMx
— Penn Men's Basketball (@PennMBB) November 4, 2026
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— Illinois Men's Basketball (@IlliniMBB) November 4, 2026
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Illinois enters with demonstrated offensive and rebounding advantages from its opener: 120 points, 19 made threes and 65 rebounds against Fairleigh Dickinson. Penn has yet to play a regular-season game, although returning forward TJ Power averaged 16.4 points and 7.6 rebounds last year. The matchup turns on whether Penn can withstand Illinois’s size and perimeter volume.
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