The Old Dominion Monarchs (3-7) travel to State Farm Center to go head-to-head with the Illinois Fighting Illini (7-3). The Monarchs will try to put an end to their six-game losing streak. Action begins at 6 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 14, 2019.
Old Dominion Monarchs at Illinois Fighting Illini ATS Odds
In their last outing, the Fighting Illini defeated the fifth-ranked Michigan Wolverines, 71-62, while the Monarchs were beaten by the VCU Rams, 69-57.
Illinois played a nearly flawless contest. They had a free throw rate of 0.230 (matching their season average) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 40.5 (below their season average of 42.8). Michigan recorded marks of 0.081 and 17.1, respectively, for those same stats. Old Dominion, meanwhile, held VCU to an offensive rebounding percentage of 10.0 (below their season average of 30.0). Kofi Cockburn played a key role for Illinois with 19 points and 10 rebounds. Old Dominion, meanwhile, was lifted by Dajour Dickens, who had 10 points and 10 rebounds.
The battle on the backboards could prove decisive, pitting strength against strength. The Fighting Illini rank first in offensive rebounding percentage (42.5 percent), while Old Dominion ranks 29th in defensive rebounding percentage (76.8 percent). Additionally, the Monarchs rank 329th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.158), while the Fighting Illini rank second in opponents’ FTA rate (0.115).
Old Dominion Monarchs vs. Illinois Fighting Illini Betting Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Illinois, ATS Winner – Illinois, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Illinois ranks 48th in assists per game (15.2) while Old Dominion ranks 251st (8.4).
- The Fighting Illini rank 14th in blocks allowed per game (2.2) while the Monarchs rank 147th (3.9).
- Old Dominion ranks 245th in three pointers attempted per game (17.6) while Illinois ranks 266th (16.3).
- The Monarchs rank 21st in steals allowed per game (5.0) while the Fighting Illini rank 183rd (7.6).
- Illinois ranks third in rebounds allowed per game (27.8) while Old Dominion ranks 155th (35.7).
Bettings Trends:
- The Fighting Illini’s average margin of victory in their last five games has been 21.4, up from 14.7 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Monarchs have scored an average of 53.4 points per game (8.4 below their season average) and allowed an average of 65.2 points per game (0.3 below their season average).