Chip's Highest-Rated NCAA Megabucks (2-0)
(NCAAB) Illinois vs. Marquette,
Point Spread: -8.00 | -110.00 Illinois (Away)
Result: Loss
Illinois at Marquette 7:00 ET
Illini (-) over Golden Eagles- Both of these Clubs are 2-0 and haven't really played any competition as of yet as No. 11 Illinois defeated Jacksonville State and Arkansas State by a combined 62 points and both wins came at home. Marquette tow home wins came over Southern Illinois and New Hampshire both were non-cover victories. The Golden Eagles have won 4-of-5 meetings but the Illinois holds a series advantage of 9 wins to 5. Defense will be the difference and the Illini allow just 50 ppg and keep opponents at 33.6% shooting and the Eagles rank 253rd in rebound differential while Illinois is No. 8 with 48.5 rpg. Take ILLINOIS!