Illinois-Michigan Preview

The fans at Crisler Arena will be treated to a game between the Illinois Fighting Illini and the Michigan Wolverines when they take their seats on Sunday.
Oddsmakers currently have the Wolverines listed as 2½-point favorites versus the Fighting Illini, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Illinois gave Purdue all they could handle on Tuesday and came away with a 71-67 upset victory. Illinois won the game as 8-point underdogs, and the 138 points made it OVER the posted total of 127.
Mike Tisdale had a game-high 18 points to lead the way, while Mike Davis and Alex Legion added 12 apiece in the win.
Michigan was upset 73-61 by Wisconsin on Wednesday as 3.5-point favorites at home. That game’s 134 points made it OVER the posted total of 126.
Zack Novak shot 7-for-11 with 20 points and seven rebounds in a losing effort.
Current streak:
Illinois has won 7 straight games.
Team records:
Illinois: 13-1 SU, 7-4 ATS
Michigan: 10-3 SU, 5-2-1 ATS
A few trends to consider:
Illinois is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Illinois is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games on the road
Illinois is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Illinois is 13-3 SU in its last 16 games when playing Michigan
Michigan is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Illinois
Michigan is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games at home
Michigan is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Michigan is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Illinois
Next up:
Illinois home to Indiana, Saturday, January 10
Michigan at Indiana, Wednesday, January 7

 

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