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The 23rd-ranked Illinois Fighting Illini will host the Kansas City Roos on Friday, November 11th, in an NCAA Men's Basketball non-conference matchup.
The Roos are still seeking their first win after beginning 0-2 after a 74-63 road loss on Wednesday against the LSU Tigers. Illinois is 1-0 so far and is coming off an 87-57 home victory on Wednesday against the Eastern Illinois Panthers.
Kansas City Roos vs. Illinois Fighting Illini Betting Odds
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Kansas City Roos vs. Illinois Fighting Illini Match Details
Fixture: Kansas City Roos at Illinois Fighting Illini
Date and Time: Friday, November 11, 9:00 p.m. ET
Venue: State Farm Center, Champaign, IL
Kansas City Roos vs. Illinois Fighting Illini Key Stats
The Roos are struggling this season as they are not a very good offensive team. They are scoring 59.5 points per game while shooting 35.7 percent from the floor. They have been dependent on the production of senior guard Shemarri Allen, as he is averaging 16.5 points, 5.5 rebounds, four assists, 1.5 blocks, and 2.5 steals in 38.5 minutes per game. He is not going to be off the court for much of the game.
Their defense has been playing decently as the Roos are allowing 66.5 points per game and have been struggling to force turnovers. As of this point, they are averaging 3.5 blocks and six steals per game thus far.
The Illinois Fighting Illini have been doing extremely well offensively as they scored 87 points in their first game of the season. They also had a solid shooting percentage, shooting 46.9 percent of their shots. Senior guard Terrence Shannon Jr. had a massive game as he stuffed the stat sheet with 24 points, eight rebounds, two assists, a steal, and a block in only 26 minutes on the court.
The defense of the Fighting Illini have shown the ability to flex their muscles as they only gave up 57 points per game. They also used their size to their advantage as they finished with 53 rebounds while recording nine blocks and 10 steals in their opening game as well.
Kansas City Roos vs. Illinois Fighting Illini Best Picks and Prediction
These teams are similar on the defensive side of the basketball court and they are going to keep this game relatively close. Late in the game, the Fighting Illini are going to play their bench to finish off a blowout that gives the Roos a chance to go on a late run to get backdoor cover in the game. The Roos have covered in each of their previous six road games. Go with the Roos to cover getting 26 points on the road.
Pick: Kansas City Roos +26 (-110)
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