No. 8 Alabama squares off against No. 25 Illinois in Birmingham, Alabama
Illinois Fighting Illini (3-0) vs. Alabama Crimson Tide (3-1)
Birmingham, Alabama; Wednesday, 9 p.m. EST
Crimson Tide -8.5; over/under is 167.5
BOTTOM LINE: No. 8 Alabama squares off against No. 25 Illinois in Birmingham, Alabama.
Alabama finished 25-12 overall with a 12-6 record in non-conference games during the 2023-24 season. The Crimson Tide averaged 90.1 points per game while allowing opponents to score 81.2 last season.
Illinois finished 29-9 overall with a 12-3 record against non-conference opponents during the 2023-24 season. The Fighting Illini shot 46.9% from the field and 34.9% from 3-point range last season.
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Game Information
2024-25 Big Ten Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa | 0-0 | - | 5-0 |
| Wisconsin | 0-0 | - | 5-0 |
| Oregon | 0-0 | - | 4-0 |
| Penn State | 0-0 | - | 4-0 |
| Illinois | 0-0 | - | 3-0 |
| Indiana | 0-0 | - | 3-0 |
| Rutgers | 0-0 | - | 3-0 |
| Maryland | 0-0 | - | 4-1 |
| Michigan State | 0-0 | - | 4-1 |
| Minnesota | 0-0 | - | 4-1 |
| Northwestern | 0-0 | - | 4-1 |
| Purdue | 0-0 | - | 4-1 |
| Michigan | 0-0 | - | 3-1 |
| Nebraska | 0-0 | - | 3-1 |
| Ohio State | 0-0 | - | 3-1 |
| UCLA | 0-0 | - | 3-1 |
| USC | 0-0 | - | 3-1 |
| Washington | 0-0 | - | 3-1 |
2024-25 Southeastern Conference Standings
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