Illinois vs. Texas Prediction, Odds, Lines, Picks, and Preview-December 6 | 2022 NCAA Basketball Regular Season

The #2 ranked team in the nation and undefeated Texas Longhorns take on the Illinois Fighting Illini in a showcase game at Madison Square Garden.

Illinois continues to take on all challengers, as this will be their fourth game of the young season against a ranked opponent. Texas, on the other hand, is building one of the most impressive resumes in the country. Texas dismantled Gonzaga earlier this season and now has a win over Creighton to add. The Texas Longhorns are not a fluke and appear here to stay.

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Illinois Fighting Illini vs. Texas Longhorns: Betting Odds

TEAMS	LINES	OVER/UNDER	MONEY LINE
Illinois	+2.5 (-105)	O 138.5 (-110)	+130
Texas	-2.5 (-115)	U 138.5 (-110)	-150

Texas Guard Tyrese Hunter quickly established himself as one of the best scorers and pure shooters in college basketball. Hunter leads the Texas Longhorns in scoring, with 16 points per night while shooting 54% from the field and 92% from the stripe. The Longhorns turn to Hunter with the ball in his hands in clutch moments.

Marcus Carr is the on-court floor general for the Longhorns, averaging under 16 points per game while leading the team in assists and steals. Marcus Carr sets the tone for the Longhorns.

Sir'Jabari Rice is one of the better glue guys in College Basketball. Rice does everything for the Texas Longhorns. Rice averages ten points, four rebounds, and three assists per game, while shooting 88% from the line.

Terrence Shannon Jr. continues to do it all for the Illinois Fighting Illini'. Shannon Jr. leads the team in points and rebounds. Shannon Jr. plays at great length on both ends of the court, causing havoc for the opposition.

Coleman Hawkins plays the game with fiery intensity. Hawkins leads Illini with a rare combination of assists and blocked shots.

Dain Dainja continues to be an issue for opponents in the interior. Dainja averages 11 points and six rebounds per night while shooting 74%.

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Illinois Fighting Illini vs. Texas Longhorns: Match Details

Fixture: Illinois Fighting Illini vs. Texas Longhorns

Date & Time: Tuesday, December 6, 7:00 pm ET

Venue: Madison Square Garden, New York, New York

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Illinois Fighting Illini vs. Texas Longhorns: Prediction

Illinois has been impressive this season. They have faced quality opponents in their defeats and battled all game long. As impressive as Illinois has been, Texas has been even more impressive.

The Longhorns have a balance on both ends of the court. Nothing you have seen so far out of Texas should shock you. Pick the Longhorns to emerge victorious and cover the spread.

Final Prediction: Texas Longhorns -2.5 (-115)

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