Illinois vs Tennessee Basketball Odds

The Fighting Illini will play the Volunteers on Saturday, December 9th, 2023. Your timezone's tip off time is 12:00 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.

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Key Matchup Stats

The Illinois and Tennessee basketball teams will play on Saturday, December 9th, 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 98.67 conference power ranking so far in the 2023-24 season. The SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for Tennessee is 97.33.
  • 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 Tennessee - Tennessee will host Illinois sporting a 3-0 record as a home team. They currently rank 5th in the SEC 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 Tennessee now standing 1st (0.000) for their conference win percentage in the 2023 SEC Conference for the 2023-24 college basketball season.
  • Overall Win Percentage - Illinois has a 0.875 overall win percentage. Their opponent, Tennessee, has a 0.625 overall win percentage.
  • Team Records - Illinois has a 7-1 regular season overall record. Tennessee has notched a 5-3 standing so far in the 2023-24 college basketball season.

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Ladies and gentlemen, get ready for a magical clash on the court! On Saturday, December 9th, 2023, the Illinois Fighting Illini, with a 7-1 overall standing, will face off against the Tennessee Volunteers, standing at 5-3.

As the college basketball season unfolds, conference records are becoming increasingly significant. They will determine the conference tournament seeds and create a thrilling atmosphere. Illinois boasts a strong 1-0 standing in the Big Ten Conference, while Tennessee has yet to start its SEC journey at 0-0.

The Illini have been on fire, winning their last 5 games in a row! Their momentum is undeniable. However, the Vols are not to be underestimated, coming off a recent victory. The clash of these two teams promises to be a captivating battle of power and skill.

If you're feeling the excitement, our point spread, total, and moneyline tables show the best lines and odds for this matchup. Don't miss the chance to place a bet at BetMGM, BetWay, or BetRivers! But before you do, review each team's futures odds and current standings below. Get ready to witness a thrilling showdown between these two talented squads!

Best Fighting Illini at Volunteers Odds


Best Point Spread Betting Odds
Underdog

Illinois
Favorite

Tennessee
Tennessee has a -6.5 -110 point spread at BetMGM OH. They are the point spread favorite in this matchup. Illinois has a +6.5 -110 point spread at BetMGM OH. Illinois is the point spread underdog. Review how to bet on a point spread with our text and video tutorials.

Best Total Betting Odds
OverUnder
BetMGM has the best over line of 145.5 points. Risk $110 to win $100. BetMGM has the best under line of 145.5 points. Risk $110 to win $100. Our tutorial explains more about total bets.

Best Moneyline Betting Odds
Underdog

Illinois
Favorite

Tennessee
Tennessee is the -300 moneyline favorite. Risk $300 to win $100 on Tennessee at BetMGM. Illinois is the +240 underdog at BetMGM. Risk $100 to win $240 on Illinois. Learn more about how to bet on money lines.

Matchup Odds FAQs

What is the point spread for the Illinois vs Tennessee College Basketball game on Saturday, December 9th, 2023?

Tennessee is a -6.5 -110 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Illinois is a +6.5 -110 point spread underdog at BetMGM.

What is the over-under total line for the Illinois vs Tennessee College Basketball game on Saturday, December 9th, 2023?

The best over line is 145.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 145.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.

What is the moneyline for the Illinois vs Tennessee College Basketball game on Saturday, December 9th, 2023?

Tennessee is a -300 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Illinois is a +240 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.

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College Basketball Odds and Outcomes Explained

Game
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Illinois
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Underdog Illinois - Illinois bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.

A +6.5 Illinois underdog bet wins if they lose by 6 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 7 or more.

Favorite Tennessee - Tennessee bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.

A -6.5 Tennessee favorite bet wins if they win by 7 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 6 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.

Illinois at Tennessee Prop Bets

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College Basketball Prop Bets
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Illinois
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First to 5 Points
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+105-145Bet
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First to 10 Points
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+110-155Bet
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First to 15 Points
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Game to Overtime
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Team Standings

2023-2024 College Basketball Regular Season Standings - Illinois, Tennessee
Team W-L Win% Home Away Conf CGB Conf% Strk
Big Ten
#6 Illinois29-90.76315-36-514-6+30.700L1
SEC
#5 Tennessee27-90.75014-28-314-4-0.778L1

Illinois & Tennessee 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
2024-25 Illinois NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Odds

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Tennessee Championship Odds
2024-25 Tennessee NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Odds

Team
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Illinois & Tennessee 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 Tennessee College Basketball Game

  1. 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 Saturday, December 9th, 2023 at 12:00 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.

  2. 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.

  3. Tap to the sportsbook's College Basketball page, look for the Illinois vs Tennessee Game.

    Navigate to the sportsbook's College Basketball page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Illinois vs Tennessee Game.

  4. 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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