NEWSLETTER
The Tennessee Volunteers (9-0) will look to build on a nine-game winning streak when they visit the Illinois Fighting Illini (7-2) on December 14, 2024 at State Farm Center.
On Tuesday, in its last game, Illinois topped Wisconsin 86-80. With 24 points, Kasparas Jakucionis was its high scorer. Tennessee won its previous game against Miami (FL), 75-62, on Tuesday. Chaz Lanier was its top scorer with 22 points.
When is Illinois vs. Tennessee and when does it start?
This game between the Fighting Illini and Volunteers will happen on Saturday, December 14, 2024. You should expect the opening tip at 5:30 PM ET.
Where to Watch Illinois vs. Tennessee
The Fighting Illini and Volunteers will hit the court at State Farm Center for this matchup on December 14, and if you would like to catch the matchup live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can catch this game live on FOX (>Watch on Fubo).
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Illinois Fighting Illini vs. Tennessee Volunteers Game Preview
Illinois Stats, Odds & Insights
Illinois’ +196 scoring differential (outscoring opponents by 21.8 points per game) is a result of scoring 86.2 points per game (17th in college basketball) while allowing 64.4 per contest (38th in college basketball).
The Fighting Illini are averaging 86.2 points, 29 more than the Volunteers concede.
Illinois makes 11.3 three-pointers per game (eighth-most in college basketball) at a 33.6% rate (193rd in college basketball), compared to the 5.8 per game its opponents make at a 26.5% rate.
Tennessee Stats, Odds & Insights
Tennessee has a +227 scoring differential, topping opponents by 25.2 points per game. It is putting up 82.4 points per game, 49th in college basketball, and is giving up 57.2 per contest to rank fourth in college basketball.
The Volunteers’ 82.4 points per game are 18 more than the Fighting Illini give up.
Tennessee knocks down 2.0 more threes per game than the opposition, 9.2 (77th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 7.2.
Fighting Illini Key Players to Watch
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kasparas Jakucionis | 9 | 15.4 | 6.4 | 6 | 1.4 | 0.1 | 2.1 |
| Tomislav Ivisic | 9 | 15.3 | 9.4 | 1.6 | 1.2 | 0.9 | 1.8 |
| Will Riley | 9 | 13.9 | 4.1 | 1.7 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 2 |
| Kylan Boswell | 9 | 10.1 | 3.8 | 3.7 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 1 |
| Tre White | 9 | 8.9 | 5.3 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 0.7 |
Volunteers Key Players to Watch
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chaz Lanier | 9 | 19.1 | 2.7 | 1.3 | 0.9 | 0 | 3.9 |
| Igor Milicic Jr. | 9 | 12.9 | 7.3 | 2.3 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 1 |
| Zakai Zeigler | 9 | 12.1 | 3.2 | 8.1 | 2 | 0.6 | 2 |
| Jordan Gainey | 9 | 10.3 | 3.3 | 1.8 | 1.1 | 0.6 | 1.3 |
| Cade Phillips | 9 | 7.6 | 4.3 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 1 | 0 |
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