Maryland vs. Fighting Illini Odds & Betting Predictions - January 22, 2026

David Coit is coming off back-to-back monster performances and just put up 43 points (9/15 from three) against Penn State, a defense that has struggled to slow anyone down this season. While I won’t be shocked if Coit continues to be the centerpiece of the offense and they try to ride the hot hand, I do expect him to cool off enough against an Illinois defense that will be a much tougher test. Maryland has relied heavily on getting to the FT line for a high percentage of their points this season, but Illinois is allowing the lowest FT rate in the country. That means Maryland will likely need to rely much more on FG attempts, where they’ve struggled shooting the ball this season. Plus, Illinois plays at a slower pace and should dominate the offensive glass, which could extend their possessions and limit the overall offensive volume for Maryland in this matchup.