Illinois vs Duquesne Betting Preview
The Dukes held the Cougars, who were second in the nation in 3-pointers per game (11.1), to just eight made triples in their four-point win.
The Illini are another high-octane offensive team, but they make their hay from inside the arc. Illinois is 44th in field-goal percentage (.473) and will have a size advantage, ranking seventh in the nation in rebounding.
The Dukes are one of the lowest-rated offensive teams remaining in the tournament, sitting 157th in the nation in Adjusted Offensive Efficiency per KenPom. The Illini can be exploited defensively, but barring an uncharacteristically hot-shooting night, Duquesne is not a good matchup to upset its second-round opponent.
I’ll take Illinois to easily cover the 9.5-point spread but also for Under 148.5 points.
PREDICTION: Illinois wins 80-67
ATS: Illinois -9.5 (-120)
O/U: Under 148.5 (-115)
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