Illinois opens season at home against Eastern Illinois

Eastern Illinois Panthers at Illinois Fighting Illini

Champaign, Illinois; Monday, 8 p.m. EST

BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Fighting Illini -25.5; over/under is 145.5

BOTTOM LINE: Illinois begins the season at home against Eastern Illinois.

Illinois finished 29-9 overall with a 15-3 record at home during the 2023-24 season. The Fighting Illini allowed opponents to score 73.3 points per game and shoot 43.2% from the field last season.

Eastern Illinois went 4-11 on the road and 14-18 overall last season. The Panthers shot 42.1% from the field and 32.0% from 3-point range last season.

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