Stephen Nover's CBB Monday Spread Crusher
(NCAAB) Notre Dame vs. Illinois, 11/29/2021 9:00 PM, Score: 72 - 82
Point Spread: -4.50 | -105.00 Illinois (Home)
Result: Win
I didn't see enough out of Notre Dame in the Maui Invitational, which was held in Las Vegas this year, to believe the Irish can keep within this point spread at Illinois.

The Irish went 1-2 in the tournament beating Chaminade, but losing to St. Mary's and Texas A&M. Notre Dame had trouble with the Aggies' full court pressure in the second half. The Irish have only broken the 70-point barrier once in five games this season.

Illinois is getting outstanding play from its superstar 7-foot center Kofi Cockburn and from Alfonso Plummer. They'll be too much for Notre Dame.