NCAAB Betting Previews Illinois Fighting Illini vs 3 Duke Blue Devils

• Moneyline: +360 Illinois vs Duke -450
• Pointspread: +9 -110 Illinois vs Duke -9 -110
• Watch: FOX / Sat Feb. 22, 8:00pm ET
• Location: Madison Square Garden New York, NY

Madison Square Garden, New York, NY – Saturday, Feb. 22 at 8:00pm ET. Illinois has been a reliable ATS performer, covering the spread in 14 of their last 20 Saturday matchups. But don’t let that fool you — Duke’s straight-up form is hard to ignore, boasting a 19-1 record in their last 20 contests.

With FOX Moneyline odds at +360 for Illinois and -450 for Duke, the numbers favor Duke’s consistency. The point spread sits at +9 for Illinois and -9 for Duke, both at -110. It’s a high-stakes duel where Duke’s stellar run meets Illinois’ spread success.

Expect fireworks on the hardwood. Bet smart and watch this epic battle unfold tonight.

Betting Trends
Illinois has covered the spread 14 times and failed 6 times in their last 20 Saturday games.			Duke holds a 19-1 record straight up in their last 20 games.

Our return to the Mecca.

🆚 No. 3 Duke
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📍 Madison Square Garden, New York City
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— Illinois Men's Basketball (@IlliniMBB) February 22, 2025

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