No. 25 Illinois Fighting Illini Host Maryland-Eastern Shore Hawks in Highly Anticipated Matchup

The No. 25 Illinois Fighting Illini are set to host the Maryland-Eastern Shore Hawks on Saturday, November 23, 2024, at 4:00 PM ET at the State Farm Center in Champaign, Illinois. This matchup is expected to be a significant test for the Hawks, who are looking to break a five-game road losing streak.

The Illinois Fighting Illini, favored by 34.5 points, enter the game with a strong record, standing at 3-1 for the season. In contrast, the Maryland-Eastern Shore Hawks are 1-5 and face a formidable opponent. The over/under for the game is set at 154.5 points, with Illinois predicted to win 94-63 according to FOX Sports.

Ketron Shaw of the Hawks will be a key player to watch, having recently scored 24 points in Maryland-Eastern Shore’s 79-61 loss to Murray State. Shaw’s performance will be crucial as the Hawks aim to overcome the significant odds against them.

Fans can watch the game live on B1G+ and follow the live boxscore on FOX Sports. This game marks the final Illinois Men’s Basketball game on B1G+ for the season.

Historically, Illinois has a strong record against the spread, going 19-15-1 ATS last season, while Maryland-Eastern Shore has compiled a 4-1-0 record against the spread this season. The combined scoring average for these teams last year was 148.6 points per game, which is 5.9 fewer than the total for this contest.