Jacksonville State at Illinois

Jacksonville State (17-11 last year) has fine guard play, led by Grant White, and plays strong defense, playing well in the opener against Bradly, a 72-65 road loss. The Gamecocks are 15-6 ATS in their last 21 road games and 14-6 ATS in their last 20 non-conference games. Illinois is 1-0, but rebuilding. Of the 11 players on the active roster, seven made their Illini debuts over the weekend. Illinois is 0-7 ATS in their last seven games vs. a team with a losing record, and the Fighting Illini are 4-11 ATS in their last 15 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Play Jacksonville State.