I'm on Iowa State Moneyline vs Illinois for these reasons:

- Illinois has not seen a defense of Iowas caliber in the tournament or much during the season (especially in conference play).

- Illinois average 80 points per game, but Iowa State hasn't allowed 70 points in their last 10 games played!

- Iowa State are bound to score on Illinois who have allowed 70 plus to higher caliber teams, and Illinois' defense looks good due to their weak tournament matchups vs Duquesne and Morehead St.

- Iowa State causes too many turnovers per game to opponents, they are top 5 in steals, Turnovers forced, and Assists to turnover ratio. Illinois are going to need beyond frustrated playing Iowa State and won't be able to reciprocate defensive strength to stop Iowa State from scoring on them

Official Play: Iowa State Moneyline

Side Bet: Under 146.5