The Notre Dame Fighting Irish (5-1) will be at home in Purcell Pavilion at the Joyce Center when they square off against the Illinois Fighting Illini (2-4). The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, November 27, 2018.
Illinois Fighting Illini vs. Notre Dame Fighting Irish ATS Odds
Both teams thoroughly outplayed their last opponent. The Fighting Irish defeated the DePaul Blue Demons 95-70, while the Fighting Illini beat the Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils 86-67.
Illinois dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had a fantastic offensive rebounding percentage of 39.4 (above their season average of 27.6) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.641 (above their season average of 0.531). For those same stats, Mississippi Valley State recorded marks of 18.8 and 0.510, respectively. Notre Dame, meanwhile, dominated every facet of their game. They had a free throw rate of 0.267 (below their season average of 0.282) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.658 (above their season average of 0.449). DePaul had marks of 0.180 and 0.484, respectively, for those same stats. Notre Dame was lifted by Rex Pflueger, who had 20 points and five rebounds. Ayo Dosunmu, meanwhile played a key role for Illinois with six points, nine rebounds and nine assists.
Ball security could play an integral role in this contest. Dating back to the 2017-18 season, Notre Dame has committed the seventh-fewest miscues in the country (turnover percentage of 14.6 percent), while the pesky defense of Illinois has forced the second-most (opponents’ turnover percentage of 24.2 percent).
Illinois Fighting Illini at Notre Dame Fighting Irish Betting Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Notre Dame, ATS Winner – Illinois, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- Notre Dame ranks 80th in rebounds per game (37.4) while Illinois ranks 288th (32.8).
- The Fighting Illini rank 29th in steals per game (7.6) while the Fighting Irish rank 201st (5.8).
- Illinois ranks 114th in assists per game (14.4) while Notre Dame ranks 190th in assists allowed per game (13.7).
- The Fighting Illini rank 19th in three pointers allowed per game (18.4) while the Fighting Irish rank 218th (22.9).
- Notre Dame ranks 92nd in blocks per game (3.9) while Illinois ranks 266th (2.2).
