Illini Host Ducks in Crucial Big Ten Matchup

0:00On March 3rd, the Big Ten regular season wraps up its final week tonight with a lopsided match-up in Champagne, Illinois. The fighting Illinois, sitting at 22 wins and seven losses overall with a 13-5 conference mark, hosts the Oregon Ducks, who are 11-18, with four wins and 14 losses in Big Ten Play. Illinois aims to halt a recent skid while Oregon fights the Bill Momentum. Illinois started hot at 20 wins and three losses, but has dropped four of their last six, including a home loss to number three Michigan, where they got out rebounded. Oregon, after a rough one in 11 Big Ten start, has won three of five recently, though they fell short at Northwestern, despite dominating the boards. Fans and better see Illinois as massive favorites, with a money line around minus 1,819 and a half points spread. The total sits at 145 and a half points. Home court means a lot here, as Illinois boasts a 13-3 record at the State Farm Center, while Oregon struggles at two-and-seven away.

1:03Angeles could shake things up, with Oregon's Jackson Shell stat out with a hand issue and a couple others questionable, plus Illinois missing one. Player and listing another, doubtful. Key performers like Illinois Freshman, Keaton Wagler, who's broken the scoring record, and Oregon's Kwame Evans Jr. with his recent double doubles, will be ones to watch. Statshow, Illinois Elite from the Free Throw Line, and Low On Fows. Tip off is at 9 p.m. Eastern on Peacock, so tune in to see if Illinois regains their defensive edge, or if Oregon pulls off the upset.