The Illinois Fighting Illini (8-4) welcome the North Carolina A&T Aggies (3-10) to State Farm Center. The Aggies will try to put an end to an eight-game road losing streak. The game will air on ESPNU at 2 p.m. ET on Sunday, December 29, 2019.
North Carolina A&T Aggies at Illinois Fighting Illini Betting Odds
Both teams fell in their last game. The Fighting Illini fell to the Missouri Tigers, 63-56, while the Aggies were defeated by the Wake Forest Demon Deacons, 76-64.
North Carolina A&T had an effective field goal percentage of 0.509 (above their season average of 0.413) while Illinois did a great job of converting from the free throw line (18-23; 78.3 percent). Ayo Dosunmu played a key role for Illinois with 21 points and five rebounds. Ronald Jackson, meanwhile had a good game for North Carolina A&T, putting up 16 points and 11 rebounds.
The offensive glass could be a huge edge for Illinois in this matchup. The Fighting Illini currently rank fourth in offensive rebounding percentage (40.3 percent), while North Carolina A&T ranks 286th in defensive rebounding percentage (69.1 percent).
North Carolina A&T Aggies vs. Illinois Fighting Illini Free Pick
Free College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Illinois, ATS Winner – Illinois, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Illinois ranks fifth in rebounds allowed per game (28.8) while North Carolina A&T ranks 241st (39.2).
- The Fighting Illini average 14.3 assists per game, which ranks 79th in the country. The Aggies rank 147th in assists allowed per game (13.5).
- North Carolina A&T ranks 244th in three pointers attempted per game (16.8) while Illinois ranks 251st (16.4).
- The Aggies average 7.5 steals per game, which ranks 77th in the nation. The Fighting Illini rank 156th in steals allowed per game (7.8).
- Illinois ranks 14th in blocks allowed per game (2.1) while North Carolina A&T ranks 84th (3.3).
Bettings Trends:
- The Fighting Illini’s average margin of victory in their last five games has been 2.6, down from 12.8 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Aggies have scored an average of 58.6 points per game (1.0 above their season average) and allowed an average of 71.4 points per game (1.2 above their season average).
