Michigan State vs Illinois Basketball Odds

The Spartans will play the Fighting Illini on Saturday, February 15th, 2025. Your timezone's tip off time is 7:05 pm CST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.

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Key Matchup Stats

Looking into the second half of the 2024-25 college basketball season, Michigan State and Illinois are set to hit the hardwood on Saturday, February 15th, 2025. Luckily, we have some clear performance trends emerging now that each team has more than a dozen games under their belts. Use the following data to help analyze this matchup and to place an intelligent wager on its ultimate outcome.

  • SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - With the 2024-25 season in full stride, Michigan State currently has a 98.00 conference power ranking, while the SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for Illinois is 96.67.
  • Away Michigan State - Michigan State starts this game with a 4-2 record as an away team, ranking them 2nd in the Big Ten Conference for away team wins.
  • Home Illinois - Illinois meets Michigan State boasting a 11-3 record as a home team. They currently rank 4th in the Big Ten Conference for home team wins.
  • Conference Win Percentage - Michigan State currently ranks 3rd (0.769) in the Big Ten Conference, with Illinois now standing 6th (0.600) for their conference win percentage in the 2024 Big Ten Conference for the 2024-25 college basketball season.
  • Overall Win Percentage - Michigan State has a 0.792 overall win percentage, with Illinois matching up with a 0.680 overall win percentage.
  • Team Records - Michigan State currently possesses 19-5 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, Illinois has tallied a 17-8 standing as the 2024-25 college basketball season continues to unfold.

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Hocus pocus, Michigan State, 19-5, faces Illinois, 17-8, on Saturday.

In the Big Ten, Michigan State is 10-3, while Illinois is 9-6. Conference records are crucial for tournament seeds. Michigan State seeks to end their losing streak against Illinois, who has won 2 in a row. Review the tables below to find the best point spread, total, and moneylines for this game. You can bet on college basketball legally at BetRivers and BetMGM. We've also listed each team's futures odds and current standings below.

Best Spartans at Fighting Illini Odds


Best Point Spread Betting Odds
Underdog

Michigan State
Favorite

Illinois
Illinois has a -6.5 -110 point spread at BetMGM PA. They are the point spread favorite in this matchup. Michigan State has a +6.5 -110 point spread at BetMGM PA. Michigan State 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 158.5 points. Risk $110 to win $100. BetMGM has the best under line of 158.5 points. Risk $110 to win $100. Our tutorial explains more about total bets.

Best Moneyline Betting Odds
Underdog

Michigan State
Favorite

Illinois
Illinois is the -275 moneyline favorite. Risk $275 to win $100 on Illinois at BetMGM. Michigan State is the +220 underdog at BetMGM. Risk $100 to win $220 on Michigan State. Learn more about how to bet on money lines.

Matchup Odds FAQs

What is the point spread for the Michigan State vs Illinois College Basketball game on Saturday, February 15th, 2025?

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

What is the over-under total line for the Michigan State vs Illinois College Basketball game on Saturday, February 15th, 2025?

The best over line is 158.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 158.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.

What is the moneyline for the Michigan State vs Illinois College Basketball game on Saturday, February 15th, 2025?

Illinois is a -275 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Michigan State is a +220 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.

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College Basketball Odds and Outcomes Explained

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Michigan State
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2/15/25 7:05pm CST
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Underdog Michigan State - Michigan State bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.

A +6.5 Michigan State 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 Illinois - Illinois bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.

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

Michigan State at Illinois Prop Bets

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College Basketball Prop Bets
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Michigan State
Illinois
First to 5 Points
2/15/25 7:05pm CST
+105-145Bet
Michigan State
Illinois
First to 10 Points
2/15/25 7:05pm CST
+115-160Bet
Michigan State
Illinois
First to 15 Points
2/15/25 7:05pm CST
+120-165Bet
Michigan State
Illinois
Game to Overtime
2/15/25 7:05pm CST
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Team Standings

2024-2025 College Basketball Regular Season Standings - Michigan State, Illinois
Team W-L Win% Home Away Conf CGB Conf% Strk
Michigan State30-70.81115-18-217-3-0.850L1
Illinois22-130.62913-45-512-8+50.600L1

Michigan State & Illinois 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.

Michigan State Championship Odds

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Illinois Championship Odds

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Michigan State & Illinois Team Pages

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How to Bet on the Game

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How to Bet on the Michigan State vs Illinois 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, February 15th, 2025 at 7:05 pm CST, 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 Michigan State vs Illinois Game.

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