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Illinois vs. Maryland prediction: College basketball odds, pick
There are two certainties in college basketball betting this year.First, Big Ten home teams win and cover. Second, ranked teams on the road either dont cover or dont win.
There are two certainties in college basketball betting this year.First, Big Ten home teams win and cover. Second, ranked teams on the road either dont cover or dont win.
Terrence Shannon Jr.'s request for a temporary restraining order on Friday was granted by a federal judge, allowing the fifth-year Illinois guard to rejoin the team and continue play, just weeks after his December arrest -- and subsequent team suspension -- on a felony rape charge.
No. 10 Illinois, a 13-point favorite, is the pick against Big Ten rival Indiana on Saturday.
Two top-10 teams meet Friday night when top-ranked Purdue battles No. 9 Illinois.
Bet on a low scoring contest.
Shannon was arrested in Douglas County in Kansas in December on a rape charge stemming from an alleged incident in September.
University of Illinois men's basketball star Terrence Shannon Jr. was arrested Thursday on a rape charge and has been suspended from the program.