The Fighting Illini will play the Owls on Tuesday, December 5th, 2023. Your timezone's tip off time is 6:30 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Moneyline Mage
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
The Illinois and Florida Atlantic basketball teams will play on Tuesday, December 5th, 2023 as the 2023-24 college basketball season continues to roll along. Now that both teams have a few games under their belts, let’s size up this matchup by looking at some performance metrics and key stats.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - Illinois currently has a 99.00 conference power ranking so far in the 2023-24 season. The SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for Florida Atlantic is 100.00.
- Away Illinois - Illinois heads into this game with a 1-0 record as an away team, ranking them 1st in the Big Ten Conference for away team wins.
- Home Florida Atlantic - Florida Atlantic will host Illinois sporting a 3-1 record as a home team. They currently rank 3rd in the American Conference for home team wins for the 2023-24 season.
- Conference Win Percentage - Illinois currently ranks 1st (1.000) in the Big Ten Conference, with Florida Atlantic now standing 1st (0.000) for their conference win percentage in the 2023 American Conference for the 2023-24 college basketball season.
- Overall Win Percentage - Illinois has a 0.857 overall win percentage. Their opponent, Florida Atlantic, has a 0.875 overall win percentage.
- Team Records - Illinois has a 6-1 regular season overall record. Florida Atlantic has notched a 7-1 standing so far in the 2023-24 college basketball season.
Moneyline Mage
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Ladies and gentlemen, gather round for a magical clash on the basketball court! On Tuesday, December 5th, 2023, the Illinois Fighting Illini, with a 6-1 overall standing, will venture into the realm of the Florida Atlantic Owls, who boast a 7-1 overall standing this season.
In the mystical realm of college basketball, conference records hold great power. They determine the seeds for the conference tournaments that lie ahead. Illinois stands strong with a 1-0 record in the Big Ten Conference, while Florida Atlantic has yet to embark on their journey in the American Conference.
Illinois brings forth a formidable force, having claimed victory in their last four battles. On the other side, the Florida Atlantic Owls soar high with a remarkable winning streak of five games. The clash of these formidable streaks promises sparks and enchantment on the court.
For those who seek to test their luck, our point spread, total, and moneyline tables show the best lines and odds for this matchup. Do not miss this opportunity to place a bet at BetMGM, BetWay, or Betrivers. Will fortune favor the Fighting Illini or will the Owls cast a spell of triumph?
As we delve deeper into this realm of college basketball, review each team's futures odds and current standings below. Brace yourselves, for the magic and intensity of this clash is sure to leave us all in awe.
Best Fighting Illini at Owls Odds
| Underdog Illinois | Favorite Florida Atlantic |
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| Underdog Illinois | Favorite Florida Atlantic |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
Florida Atlantic is a -2.5 -110 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Illinois is a +2.5 -110 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 146.5 -105 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 146.5 -115 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the under.
Florida Atlantic is a -140 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Illinois is a +115 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
College Basketball Odds Example
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Game |
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Illinois
Florida Atlantic
12/05/23 6:30pm EST | +2.5 -110-2.5 -110 |
Underdog Illinois - Illinois bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +2.5 Illinois underdog bet wins if they lose by 2 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 3 or more.
Favorite Florida Atlantic - Florida Atlantic bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -2.5 Florida Atlantic favorite bet wins if they win by 3 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 2 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Illinois at Florida Atlantic Prop Bets
Important Note: Some states expressly forbid individual college athlete prop bets. The following wagers may not be available depending on your particular state laws.
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Illinois
Florida Atlantic
First to 5 Points
12/05/23 6:30pm EST | -125-110Bet |
Illinois
Florida Atlantic
First to 10 Points
12/05/23 6:30pm EST | -135-105Bet |
Illinois
Florida Atlantic
First to 15 Points
12/05/23 6:30pm EST | -135-105Bet |
Illinois
Florida Atlantic
Game to Overtime
12/05/23 6:30pm EST | Yes +1050No -10000Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W-L | Win% | Home | Away | Conf | CGB | Conf% | Strk |
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| American | ||||||||
| Florida Atlantic | 25-9 | 0.735 | 13-1 | 5-5 | 14-4 | +2 | 0.778 | L2 |
| Big Ten | ||||||||
| #6 Illinois | 29-9 | 0.763 | 15-3 | 6-5 | 14-6 | +3 | 0.700 | L1 |
Illinois & Florida Atlantic Futures Odds
Latest College Basketball Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review March Madness odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the college basketball tournament. Also be sure to read Ron Halfback's Final Four write-up.
Illinois Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Illinois | +5000 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Florida Atlantic | +100000 Bet |
Illinois & Florida Atlantic Team Pages
Review each team's futures odds, betting bonuses, current standings and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Illinois vs Florida Atlantic College Basketball Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Tuesday, December 5th, 2023 at 6:30 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's College Basketball page, look for the Illinois vs Florida Atlantic Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Basketball page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Illinois vs Florida Atlantic Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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