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The NCAA Basketball action does not stop, and this December 6 will present a day full of entertaining games, such as Illinois vs Texas, a game that college basketball fans in the United States cannot miss.
This will be the second time these teams have met and the first time since 2010, when the Longhorns came away with a victory in a thrilling game that ended 84-90 and which took place precisely at this venue.
The best Illinois Fighting Illini vs Texas Longhorns preview can be found at JefeBet, where you can also enjoy the most accurate odds and predictions for this match.
Predictions and Betting Preview for the Illinois Fighting Illini vs Texas Longhorns College Basketball Game on December 6, 2022
- Where: Madison Square Garden, Manhattan, New York.
- When: Tuesday, December 6, 2022, 7:00 PM E.T.
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Betting on the Illinois Fighting Illini
The Fighting Illini have had an outstanding campaign, losing just two games so far. However, those results only serve to keep them in second to last place in a complicated Big Ten Conference, one of the most talented in the country, although they are still only 2.0 games away from the top, so a win now would be great for them.
Offensively, the Fighting Illini have been great, averaging 80.9 points scored per game, but they have also performed excellently defensively, allowing an average of 60.5 points per game (34th in the league in that regard), although this time they will have to better themselves if they are to improve on a 1-2 away record.
The team from Illinois is coming off its second loss of the year after losing at home to the Maryland Terrapins, in a very close match but in which the local defense prevailed to end up winning 66-71.
Betting on the Texas Longhorns
As expected, the Longhorns have had a very outstanding campaign, given that they come into this match still without tasting the bitter taste of defeat. Thus, they are the only team that is still undefeated in the competitive Big 12 Conference in which the top five teams in the standings, except for the Longhorns, have only one loss recorded.
The Longhorns’ numbers are also noteworthy, as they are among the most productive offensively in the league with 80.5 points scored per game, and are the league’s tenth-best defensive team with an average of 55.2 points allowed per game..
In their last presentation, the Longhorns achieved an outstanding victory against another strong team like Creighton by a score of 67-72, led by Marcus Carr who registered 19 points and 5 assists. In turn, Carr was supported by Tyrese Hunder, who contributed another 15 points.
JefeBet Prediction
The Fighting Illini have looked good both on offense and defense so far this campaign, but they tend to slow down a bit when they go on the road, something they showed in their most recent performance, so this will not be an easy game for them. Even more so considering that they will be facing one of the most solid teams of the campaign.
For their part, the Longhorns have been excellent in almost everything they have done and regardless of whether they are playing at home or not, especially defensively, where they have put on a truly amazing performance.
Therefore, in this opportunity, we expect an entertaining game, but with the Longhorns prevailing at the end of it all with their solid defense and an offense led by a Carr who is in great shape.
Prediction: Texas Longhorns Spread.
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