No. 17 Illinois hosts Jackson State for season opener

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Jackson State Tigers at Illinois Fighting Illini

Champaign, Illinois; Monday, 8:30 p.m. EST

BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Fighting Illini -30.5; over/under is 158.5

BOTTOM LINE: No. 17 Illinois starts the season at home against Jackson State.

Illinois went 22-13 overall last season while going 13-4 at home. The Fighting Illini averaged 10.1 points off of turnovers, 14.1 second-chance points and 23.7 bench points last season.

Jackson State went 16-18 overall last season while going 6-15 on the road. The Tigers averaged 7.1 steals, 3.4 blocks and 12.9 turnovers per game last season.

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