How to Watch Illinois (7-15) vs. Michigan State (18-4)

Game Time: 6 p.m. CT

TV: ESPN2

Online Streaming: ESPN3

Radio: All Illinois basketball games air live on radio in the Champaign (WDWS 1400) and Chicago markets (WSCR 670). The game is also broadcasted on other stations throughout the state; check the Fighting Illini Radio Network for more information.

Odds: Illinois +9.5, O/U 147

Quick Hits

Illinois Fighting Illini

Head Coach: Brad Underwood (2nd season)

2017-2018 Record: 14-18 (4-14 Big Ten)

2018-2019 Record: 7-15 (3-8 Big Ten)

2018-2019 Conference Standing: 13th

2017-2018 Postseason: N/A

Injuries: Anthony Higgs (general)

To find out what needs to happen now for the Illini, read here.

Michigan State Spartans

Head Coach: Tom Izzo (24th season)

2017-2018 Record: 30-5 (16-2 Big Ten)

2018-2019 Record: 18-4 (9-2 Big Ten)

2018-2019 Conference standing: T-1st

2017-2018 Postseason: Lost in second round of NCAA Tournament

To learn more about the matchup, here is our TCR Scouting Report.

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