Penn State vs Illinois Basketball Odds

The Nittany Lions will play the Fighting Illini on Thursday, March 9th, 2023. Your timezone's tip off time is 6:30 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.

Review our College Basketball Betting guide to learn how to bet this game.


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Best Nittany Lions at Fighting Illini Odds


Best Point Spread Betting Odds
Underdog

Penn State
Favorite

Illinois
Illinois has a -2.5 -110 point spread at BetMGM OH. They are the point spread favorite in this matchup. Penn State has a +2.5 -110 point spread at BetMGM OH. Penn 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 140.5 points. Risk $105 to win $100. BetMGM has the best under line of 140.5 points. Risk $115 to win $100. Our tutorial explains more about total bets.

Best Moneyline Betting Odds
Underdog

Penn State
Favorite

Illinois
Illinois is the -145 moneyline favorite. Risk $145 to win $100 on Illinois at BetMGM. Penn State is the +120 underdog at BetMGM. Risk $100 to win $120 on Penn State. Learn more about how to bet on money lines.

Matchup Odds FAQs

What is the point spread for the Penn State vs Illinois College Basketball game on Thursday, March 9th, 2023?

Illinois is a -2.5 -110 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Penn State is a +2.5 -110 point spread underdog at BetMGM.

What is the over-under total line for the Penn State vs Illinois College Basketball game on Thursday, March 9th, 2023?

The best over line is 140.5 -105 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 140.5 -115 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the under.

What is the moneyline for the Penn State vs Illinois College Basketball game on Thursday, March 9th, 2023?

Illinois is a -145 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Penn State is a +120 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.

College Basketball Odds Example

College Basketball Odds and Outcomes Explained

Game
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Penn State
Illinois
3/09/23 6:30pm EST
+2.5 -110-2.5 -110
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Underdog Penn State - Penn State bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.

A +2.5 Penn State 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 Illinois - Illinois bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.

A -2.5 Illinois favorite bet wins if they win by 3 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 2 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.

Penn State at Illinois Prop Bets

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College Basketball Prop Bets
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Penn State
Illinois
First to 5 Points
3/09/23 6:30pm EST
-110-125Bet
Penn State
Illinois
First to 10 Points
3/09/23 6:30pm EST
-105-135Bet
Penn State
Illinois
First to 15 Points
3/09/23 6:30pm EST
-105-135Bet
Penn State
Illinois
Game to Overtime
3/09/23 6:30pm EST
Yes +1050No -10000Bet

Team Standings

2022-2023 College Basketball Regular Season Standings - Penn State, Illinois
Team W-L Win% Home Away Conf CGB Conf% Strk
Penn State23-140.62213-34-710-10+50.500L1
Illinois20-130.60615-23-711-9+40.550L3

Penn 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.

Penn State Championship Odds
2024-25 Penn State NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Odds

Team
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Penn State
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Illinois Championship Odds
2024-25 Illinois NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Odds

Team
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Illinois
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Penn State & Illinois Team Pages

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How to Bet on the Game

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How to Bet on the Penn 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 Thursday, March 9th, 2023 at 6:30 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 Penn State vs Illinois Game.

    Navigate to the sportsbook's College Basketball page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Penn 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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