PREVIEW: Rutgers Hoops set to face off against Illinois on Saturday

Rutgers Basketball is all set to take the hardwood once again for another Big Ten matchup as they will face off against the Illinois Fighting Illini on their home court.

Check out some of the information below to learn more about both programs and how you can watch / listen to the game.

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WHO: Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs. Illinois Fighting Illini

WHEN: Saturday at 2:00pm ET || FS1

WHERE: State Farm Center (15,500) -- Champaign, Illinois

SPREAD: Illinois -5.5pts || Over/Under set at 133.5pts

RUTGERS || ILLINOIS

NET: No. 21 || No. 25

KENPOM: No. 17 || No. 25

ESPN BPI: No. 12 || No. 23

SAGARIN: No. 17 || No. 15

2022-23 ILLINOIS RECORD: 16-7 / Notable wins vs. UCLA, Texas and Michigan State.

SERIES HISTORY: This will be the 15th matchup between the two schools, with Illinois State leading the series 4-10. However the Scarlet Knights won the most recent matchup, defeating the Fighting Illini by a score of 70-59 back in February of 2022.

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