Alabama vs. Illinois Predictions - November 20

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The Alabama Crimson Tide (3-1) will host the Illinois Fighting Illini (3-0) after winning three straight home games.

Wednesday's matchup between the Crimson Tide and the Fighting Illini features the Crimson Tide as healthy 8.5-point favorites. The over/under is 168.5 points for the game.

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Alabama vs. Illinois Odds and Game Info

  • Game day: Wednesday, November 20, 2024
  • Game time: 9:00 PM ET
  • TV channel: SEC Network
  • Location: Birmingham, Alabama
  • Arena: Legacy Arena at BJCC

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Alabama vs. Illinois Odds and Prediction

  • Spread favorite: Alabama (-8.5)
  • Moneyline: Alabama (-365), Illinois (+290)
  • Total: 168.5 points

Pick ATS:Illinois (+8.5)

  • Pick OU: Under (168.5)
  • Prediction: Illinois 80, Alabama 73

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Alabama vs. Illinois Comparison (2023-24 Stats)

Alabama Rank Alabama Stat Illinois Stat Illinois Rank
1st 90.1 Points Scored 83.4 10th
356th 81.2 Points Allowed 73.3 228th
37th 15.7 Assists 13.3 157th
221st 11.6 Turnovers 10.1 76th
27th 47.7% Field Goal % 46.9% 54th
179th 43.8% Field Goal % Allowed 43.2% 143rd

Alabama 2023-24 Key Players

  • Mark Sears averaged 21.5 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 4.0 assists per game last season.
  • Grant Nelson grabbed 5.9 rebounds per game, while Aaron Estrada dished out 4.6 assists per contest.
  • Sears knocked down shots from beyond the arc at a clip of 2.6 per contest a season ago.
  • Sears averaged 1.6 steals per game, while Nelson collected 1.7 blocks per contest.

Illinois 2023-24 Key Players

  • Terrence Shannon Jr. put up 23.0 points per game last season to go with 4.0 rebounds and 2.3 assists.
  • Coleman Hawkins pulled down 6.1 rebounds per game, while Marcus Domask averaged 3.9 assists per contest.
  • Shannon knocked down shots from beyond the arc at a clip of 2.4 per contest a season ago.
  • Hawkins racked up 1.5 steals and 1.1 blocks per game last season.

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