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Illinois Fighting Illini by 4Alright, folks, oh wait, I'm not supposed to start like that... Anyway, let's dive into the matchup of #18 Illinois Fighting Illini going up against the Nebraska Cornhuskers, shall we?
The Illini, they're a force to reckon with this season, proudly parading a solid 14-6 record. Their track record agaisnt the Cornhuskers isn't half bad as well. Look back in history, how they stole the last four games right from Nebraska, one of them even at Nebraska's home. Now that's gotta burn, doesn't it?
As for the stars on the court, Illinois definitely isn't without its shooting stars. Kylan Boswell, last month pulling in 14.2 points per game, and let's not forget Kasparas Jakucionis, who's been lighting up the court with 15.9 points per game this season. These guys don't just shoot three-pointers, they are the linchpin in the game.
Now, let's not wholly ignore the Cornhuskers. After all, they are putting up a bit of a fight with a 12-8 record. And they've got Brice Williams, who's been putting up a fair fight scoring 18.1 points on average this season, and Juwan Gary close behind with 12.2 points on average per match. 'Horrible Huskers', as we jestingly call them, haven’t given up just yet.
Examining the recent results, the Illini has shown a bit more grit, coming off a win against Northwestern Wildcats while the Cornhuskers were, unfortunately, bulldozed by Wisconsin Badgers. And you know what they say, momentum does have a role.
In the end, records speak louder than pep talks and based on that, despite a familiar Midwestern rivalry flair, that #18 ranking is just too blinding when you stack up Illinois against Nebraska, although the Cornhuskers are set to put up one helluva fight.
Albert’s Prediction: Illinois Fighting Illini by 4
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