A Big Ten battle unfolds as the #11 Michigan State Spartans (+240 ML, +6.5 ATS) visit the Illinois Fighting Illini (-280 ML, -6.5 ATS) at State Farm Center. Michigan State has been solid on the road, winning 4 of their last 6 away games SU, but Illinois has owned this matchup at home, going 4-1 SU in their last 5 home games against the Spartans.
The Oklahoma City Thunder (-300 ML, -8 ATS) travel to Target Center to face the Minnesota Timberwolves (+250 ML, +8 ATS) in this Western Conference showdown. Recent history favors Minnesota, as OKC has struggled in this matchup, going just 4-10 SU in their last 14 meetings.