- Iowa (14-8) are -2.5 point favorites vs Illinois (16-6)
- Total (Over/Under): 153.5 points
- Watch the game on FOX
The Illinois Fighting Illini (16-6) visit Carver-Hawkeye Arena to take on the Iowa Hawkeyes (14-8) on Feb. 4. Tip off is scheduled for 2:30pm EST in Iowa City.
Iowa is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -2.5 (-110).
The Illinois vs. Iowa Over/Under is 153.5 total points.
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Illinois vs. Iowa Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Illinois | +2.5 -110 | O 153.5 -110 | +120 |
| Iowa | -2.5 -110 | U 153.5 -110 | -145 |
Illinois vs Iowa Prediction for Today’s Game:
Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts Iowa will win this game with 57.9% confidence.
Illinois vs Iowa Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Illinois will cover the spread with 51.0% confidence.
Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both Illinois and Iowa, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.
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Illinois Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Illinois have covered the Spread in 14 of their last 21 games (+6.25 Units / 27% ROI)
- Illinois has hit the Moneyline in 7 of their last 8 games (+4.25 Units / 15% ROI)
- Illinois has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 28 of their last 50 games (+3.70 Units / 7% ROI)
- Illinois has hit the 1H Moneyline in their last 3 away games (+3.00 Units / 55% ROI)
Iowa Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Iowa has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 19 of their last 25 games at home (+12.45 Units / 45% ROI)
- Iowa have covered the Spread in 24 of their last 36 games (+10.75 Units / 27% ROI)
- Iowa has hit the Team Total Over in 20 of their last 29 games (+9.80 Units / 29% ROI)
- Iowa has hit the Moneyline in 20 of their last 25 games at home (+8.45 Units / 6% ROI)
- Iowa has hit the Game Total Over in 10 of their last 13 games (+6.70 Units / 47% ROI)
Illinois Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Illinois has gone 14-8 against the spread this college basketball season (+5.15 Units / 21.24% ROI).
- 10-6 when betting on the Moneyline for -3.9 Units / -7.82% ROI
- 9-13 when betting the Over for -5.3 Units / -21.9% ROI
- 13-9 when betting the Under for +3.1 Units / 12.81% ROI
Iowa Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Iowa has gone 14-8 against the spread this college basketball season (+5.2 Units / 21.49% ROI).
- 10-7 when betting on the Moneyline for +0.55 Units / 1.3% ROI
- 12-10 when betting the Over for +1 Units / 4.13% ROI
- 10-12 when betting the Under for -3.2 Units / -13.22% ROI
Illinois Offensive Stats & Trends:
Illinois has averaged 7.0 turnovers per game (153 turnovers/22 games) in the second half this season — highest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 5.4
Illinois has averaged 7.0 turnovers per game (153 turnovers/22 games) in the second half this season — highest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 5.4
Illinois is shooting 32% from three (179/564) this season — 13th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%
Illinois has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.0 (296 assists/ 294 TOs) this season — tied for lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.3
Iowa Offensive Stats & Trends:
Iowa has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.7 (941 assists/ 564 TOs) since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.1
Iowa has averaged 88.1 points per game (3,085 points/35 games) at home since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 74.3
Iowa has averaged 82.6 points per game (4,788 points/58 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 72.2
Iowa has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.7 (941 assists/ 564 TOs) since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 1.1
Illinois Defensive Stats & Trends:
Illinois has allowed 5.7 made three-pointers per game since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 7th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.3
Illinois has allowed an average of 1.18 points per shot (1,868 points/1,589 shots) in the second half since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.24
Illinois has allowed an average of 1.11 points per shot (3,611 points/3,248 shots) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 10th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.21
Illinois has allowed an average of 1.10 points per shot (1,393 points/1,271 shots) this season — 3rd best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.13
Iowa Defensive Stats & Trends:
Iowa has averaged 7.5 steals per game (263 steals/35 games) at home since the start of the 2021-22 season — 2nd best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.1
Iowa has 405 steals since the start of the 2021-22 season — 2nd most among Big 10 Teams
Iowa has averaged 6.4 steals per game (141 steals/22 games) this season — 5th best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.1
Iowa has averaged 6.2 steals per game (142 steals/23 games) on the road since the start of the 2021-22 season — 3rd best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 5.5
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