Illinois lays 36.5 at State Farm Center with the total at 173.5, and Andrej Stojakovic at 21.0 points per game leads a 2-1 side against Sam Houston, which is 2-1 and 2-0 against the spread in lined games.
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| Sportsbook | Spread | Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| FanDuel | SAMST +35.5 ILL -35.5 | — | O 170.5 U 170.5 |
| DraftKings | SAMST +35.5 ILL -35.5 | — | O 170.5 U 170.5 |
| BetMGM | SAMST +35.5 ILL -35.5 | SAMST +3300 ILL -10000 | O 170.5 U 170.5 |
| BetRivers | SAMST +35.5 ILL -35.5 | — | O 170.5 U 170.5 |
| Fanatics | SAMST +35.5 ILL -35.5 | SAMST +7000 ILL -50000 | O 170 U 170 |
| Bovada | SAMST +35.5 ILL -35.5 | — | O 170 U 170 |
| BetOnline.ag | SAMST +35 ILL -35 | — | O 171 U 171 |
| LowVig.ag | SAMST +35 ILL -35 | — | O 171 U 171 |
| BetUS | SAMST +35.5 ILL -35.5 | — | O 170 U 170 |
Injury Report
No significant injuries were listed for either team on the pregame report at time of writing. Sam Houston leans on Jacobe Coleman at 16.3 points per game, while Illinois runs through Andrej Stojakovic at 21.0, so any late change to either player's status would move this number. Confirm lineups before the 7:00 PM ET tip.
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Key Matchup Edge
Illinois's edge starts with scoring margin at +37.0 per game, while Sam Houston sits at +9.7. Ethan Brown at 7.7 rebounds gives Illinois the top rebounder on the floor, which should create second chances and help it build margin against a 36.5-point number.
3 Things to Watch
- Jacobe Coleman scoring volume against Illinois
- Ethan Brown controlling the glass
- Pace against a 173.5 total
Betting Breakdown
Illinois hosts Sam Houston at State Farm Center at 7:00 PM ET on B1G+. Sam Houston is 2-1 after a 96-74 loss at Alabama, a 102-59 win over Howard Payne and an 85-77 win over Pepperdine. Jacobe Coleman leads at 16.3 points, Enel St. Bernard grabs 7.3 rebounds and Justin Begg adds 4.7 assists. Illinois is 2-1 after a 120-45 win over Fairleigh Dickinson, a 112-70 win over Pennsylvania and an 84-78 loss at Texas Tech. Andrej Stojakovic leads at 21.0 points, and Ethan Brown adds 7.7 rebounds and 5.0 assists. Illinois is a 36.5-point favorite with the total at 173.5. Sam Houston has scored 87.0 and allowed 77.3 per game, while Illinois has scored 103.3 and allowed 66.3. The number asks whether Illinois's form edge holds for 40 minutes, and Sam Houston needs Jacobe Coleman to carry the scoring load to stay inside it.
Sam Houston State Betting Outlook
Sam Houston is 2-1 after a 96-74 loss at Alabama, a 102-59 win over Howard Payne and an 85-77 win over Pepperdine. Jacobe Coleman leads at 16.3 points, Enel St. Bernard grabs 7.3 rebounds and Justin Begg adds 4.7 assists. Sam Houston is scoring 87.0 and allowing 77.3 per game. Covering requires limiting second chances, protecting the ball and getting efficient production from Jacobe Coleman against a 36.5-point number. Sam Houston is 2-0-0 against the spread with a 0-1 road mark, and it enters as a 36.5-point underdog with the total at 173.5.
Illinois Betting Outlook
Illinois is 2-1 after a 120-45 win over Fairleigh Dickinson, a 112-70 win over Pennsylvania and an 84-78 loss at Texas Tech. Andrej Stojakovic leads at 21.0 points, and Ethan Brown adds 7.7 rebounds and 5.0 assists. Illinois is scoring 103.3 and allowing 66.3 per game. Covering requires turning stops into transition chances and leaning on Andrej Stojakovic to create separation before the final media timeout. Illinois is 2-1-0 against the spread with a 2-0 home mark, and it enters as a 36.5-point home favorite with the total at 173.5.
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Illinois's edge starts with scoring margin at +37.0 per game, while Sam Houston sits at +9.7. Ethan Brown at 7.7 rebounds gives Illinois the top rebounder on the floor, which should create second chances and help it build margin against a 36.5-point number.
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