{"id":33457,"date":"2011-02-04T19:50:58","date_gmt":"2011-02-05T03:50:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.capperspicks.com\/blog\/?p=33457"},"modified":"2011-02-04T19:50:58","modified_gmt":"2011-02-05T03:50:58","slug":"odds-saturday-illinois-vs-northwestern-preview-free-pick-4211","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/capperspicks.com\/blog\/ncaa-basketball\/odds-saturday-illinois-vs-northwestern-preview-free-pick-4211\/","title":{"rendered":"NCAA Hoops Predictions: Illini vs Wildcats Betting Preview"},"content":{"rendered":"

Illinois Fighting Illini vs. Northwestern Wildcats | Free Pick (February 5)<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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Illinois 15-7 (11-11 ATS) vs Northwestern 13-8 (9-6 ATS)<\/strong>
\nSaturday February 5 \u00a0– 1:00PM<\/strong>
\nRecent history:<\/strong> Illnois beat Northwestern 88-63 in Champagne last month.
\nIllinois vs Northweestern Odds<\/strong> – Northwestern -1.5
\nTotal<\/strong> – 139.5
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A couple of unexpected losses in Big Ten play have many questioning the true potential of the Illini. \u00a0PG Dametri McCamey is a next level talent but the frontcourt duo of Mikes Davis and Tisdale have consistently \u00a0disappointed. \u00a0Illinois has really struggled on the road (3-3 SU) including closes losses to Indiana and Penn State where they were favourites. \u00a0Last year they lost on the road to NW as John Shurna and Jeremy Nash combined for more than 40 points. \u00a0Due to injury and graduation the likelihood is that neither will play for the the ‘Cats on Saturday. \u00a0<\/p>\n

Both of these teams are trying to prove they are tournament worthy and I think it is a must win for both clubs, even Illinois who has the better record and pedigree. \u00a0They have to start playing better, this squad was originally ranked quite highly but have not come close to fulfilling that promise. \"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Northwestern still has a chance to secure its first ever NCAA tournament bid if they start winning some games…and fast. \u00a0A week ago this team lost to Ohio State by just a single point – with their best player watching from the sidelines. \u00a0An impressive performance but without some additional wins it will be for not. \u00a0This is a chance to beat a recognizable foe but it won’t be easy with star forward John Shurna potentially unavailable. \u00a0Shurna is dealing with a concussion that forced him to miss that game against OSU and he is questionable when Illinois comes to town. \u00a0<\/p>\n

Looking at the numbers from that game against OSU it is amazing that they were able to hang with the Buckeyes as they were essentially outplayed. They stayed in the game by shooting the ball pretty well from three and outrebounding their opponent. \u00a0If they can do that again this time they might get the win.<\/p>\n

Betting Trends:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fighting Illini are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games following a S.U. win.
\nFighting Illini are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
\nFighting Illini are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
\nFighting Illini are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 road games.
\nWildcats are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
\nWildcats are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 Saturday games.
\nWildcats are 12-3 ATS in their last 15 home games.
\nFree Illini vs Wildcats Pick <\/strong><\/p>\n

Illinois has traditionally dominated their instate rival winning 9 of 10 in the series but the lone loss was at NW last season. \u00a0I would feel very comfortable backing the Wildcats if I knew for sure Shurna was playing but I don’t so I am leaning towards the Illini.<\/p>\n

Score prediction: \u00a0 Illinois 67 – Northwestern 62 <\/strong><\/p>\n

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