4* BIG TEN BOOKIE BEATDOWN

Purdue vs. Illinois, 02/15/2012 20:30 EDT, Score: 67 - 62

Point Spread: -3/-102 Illinois

Sportsbook: 5Dimes

Result: Loss

The Fighting Illini are in desperate need of a win. They have lost three straight and six of seven overall. Illinois is 12-2 at home this season, while Purdue is just 5-6 on the road. Look for Illinois to lay everything on the line and win this game by 5-8 points. The Fighting Illini are 6-0 ATS in home games after failing to cover 4 of their last 5 against the spread over the last 3 seasons. BET ILLINOIS!