No. 2 Texas Longhorns and the No. 17 Illinois Fighting Illini play in New York City, New York

Published Dec. 6, 2022 2:42 a.m. ET

Associated Press

Illinois Fighting Illini (6-2, 0-1 Big Ten) vs. Texas Longhorns (6-0)

New York; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST

FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Texas -2.5; over/under is 140.5

BOTTOM LINE: The No. 17 Illinois Fighting Illini and the No. 2 Texas Longhorns square off in New York City, New York.

The Longhorns are 6-0 in non-conference play. Texas is the top team in the Big 12 at limiting opponent scoring, giving up 55.2 points while holding opponents to 36.2% shooting.

The Fighting Illini are 6-1 in non-conference play. Illinois ranks fifth in the Big Ten shooting 35.0% from downtown. Terrence Shannon Jr. paces the Fighting Illini shooting 38.9% from 3-point range.

TOP PERFORMERS: Marcus Carr is shooting 37.1% from beyond the arc with 2.2 made 3-pointers per game for the Longhorns, while averaging 15.5 points, 4.2 assists and two steals. Tyrese Hunter is shooting 54.4% and averaging 16.0 points for Texas.

Shannon is averaging 19.8 points, 6.4 rebounds and 3.5 assists for the Fighting Illini. Dain Dainja is averaging 11.1 points for Illinois.

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