Iowa vs. Illinois

Illinois is the defending Big Ten Tournament champ and is rested. No. 15 seed Iowa had to play yesterday, knocking off Ohio State, 77-70, as an underdog. The Hawkeyes can score, but the defense is last in the conference in points surrendered (78.9 per game) and in field goal shooting allowed (47.5%). Iowa is on a 3-12-1 ATS run, including an 81-61 loss to Illinois three weeks ago. Illinois is No. 1 in the conference in scoring (83.7 ppg) and fourth from the free-throw line (75.8%), while the defense is fourth in shooting allowed (41.8%). Rested Illinois is on a 3-0 SU/ATS run and holds all the matchup and situational handicapping cards. Play Illinois.