Missouri vs Illinois Predictions & Odds (Dec. 22)

Illinois is inconsistent and their recent performances have been disappointing. They have lost to Maryland, Penn State and Alabama A&M recently. Their defense is their best part of the team's game. Illinois plays Missouri on December 22. They are the 9th best team in the country on two-point field goals. Missouri is the favorite to win the game, but Illinois is a better team.

Missouri is the underdogs in college basketball odds. They lost to number 4 Kansas. Missouri has one of the most experienced teams in the nation. Their last game they beat UCF on a buzzer-beater. They also beat Southeast Missouri State and Wichita State.

Illinois leads the all-time series 33-19 against Missouri. Missouri had enjoyed a three-game winning streak against the Fighting Illini until Illinois smoked them last year.

Illinois and Missouri have played each other 8 times in the past 10 years. Illinois is the current favorite, but Missouri is ranked lower. The game is expected to be close.