ILLINOIS vs Penn State Thursday

[Carpet]

Illinois opens a 2 point chalk on the road
vs Penn State in Happy Valley

Illinois is still stinging after the defeat by
PSU of Illinois 38-33 making them the laughing
stock of basketball for a week.

It is pay back time for Illinois, but over
the last 3 years this team just has Illinois number
for some reason.

Illinois does not want to be caught up in
the log jam in the big ten, a loss to PSU
could make Illinois a 5 seed in the Big 10
tourney, where today with a win a solid 3
and maybe 2.

Chester Fraizer Illinois defensive bull dog
is hurt, he injured his hip in the Mich State
game and it is black blue and purple. He will
play this game, thats what bull dogs do, they
fight thru pain to play. this kid is a warrior

Illinois is looking at areas of Improvement
as they get ready for the dance.

More Bench Production is one

Better use of the shot clock

Better in Bound plays vs the Zone

FINAL THOUGHTS

The late game tip off helps Illinois and
you can bet the boat that Coach Weber will use
his bench more than ever this game.

I think we shall see some surprising talent
come shining off the bench tommorrow

My numbers had Illinois by 5, my heart says
12.

Take Illinois here to cover, they will cause they
know a two game losing streak coming into
the Big 10 tourney is not what they want.

Illinois has not lost two games in a row all
year

57-52 Illinois

Carpet

[woodee12]

I agree. Illinois should win this one late and cover the number from the line.

I am sure weber has showed the last game against PSU them a few times to get them thinking how bad they sucked that night.


I say Illinois by 5-6 too.

Good Luck!

[Carpet]

The Road team is 6-2-1 ATS last 9 meetings

Look for Illinois to pound it inside, to the
big men of Illinois. Also watch and see Illinois
guards driving to the hoop to create space and
draw the fouls.

PSU will be all over Tisdale of Illinois inside,
let the big man 7-1 touch it and a sweet baby
hook is to follow. PSU will be in a denial defense
and it starts with shutting down the guards
and the passing lanes of Illinois.

Last game vs Penn State I saw over 20 different
shots from Illinois that was in and out of the basket
a fluke for sure game.

The next game out at Ohio State, Illinois comes
out and shoots 60% for the game, a game in which
Illinois was not allowed any practice due to hockey.

I think the better team wins here and Illinois
has not lost 2 games in a row all year...

Carpet

Good Luck all