Illinois Fighting Illini (3-0) vs. Alabama Crimson Tide (3-1)

Birmingham, Alabama; Wednesday, 9 p.m. EST

BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: 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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