- Illinois (10-5) is a -3.5 point favorite vs Northwestern (7-9)
- Total (Over/Under): 146.5 points
- Illinois / Northwestern TV channel: BTN
The Illinois Fighting Illini (10-5) visit Welsh-Ryan Arena to take on the Northwestern Wildcats (7-9) on Jan. 24. Tip off is scheduled for 9:00pm EST in Evanston, IL.
Illinois is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -3.5 (-105).
The Illinois vs. Northwestern Over/Under is 146.5 total points.
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Illinois vs. Northwestern Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Illinois | -3.5 -105 | O 146.5 -110 | -155 |
| Northwestern | +3.5 -115 | U 146.5 -110 | +130 |
Illinois vs Northwestern Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Illinois will win this college basketball game with 61.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
Illinois vs Northwestern Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Northwestern will cover the spread with 58.5% confidence for today’s game.
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Illinois Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Illinois has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 8 of their last 11 away games (+4.65 Units / 37% ROI)
- Illinois have covered the Spread in 17 of their last 32 games (+3.85 Units / 11% ROI)
- Illinois has hit the Team Total Over in 7 of their last 11 away games (+2.55 Units / 20% ROI)
- Illinois has hit the 1H Moneyline in 6 of their last 11 away games (+1.60 Units / 13% ROI)
- Illinois has hit the Game Total Over in 6 of their last 11 away games (+0.50 Units / 4% ROI)
Northwestern Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Northwestern has hit the Moneyline in 19 of their last 30 games (+11.00 Units / 15% ROI)
- Northwestern have covered the Spread in 18 of their last 34 games (+2.60 Units / 7% ROI)
- Northwestern has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 10 of their last 18 games at home (+2.05 Units / 10% ROI)
- Northwestern has hit the Game Total Over in 10 of their last 18 games at home (+1.20 Units / 6% ROI)
- Northwestern has hit the Team Total Over in 10 of their last 18 games at home (+0.85 Units / 4% ROI)
Illinois Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Illinois has a 10-5 record against the spread this college basketball season (+4.5 Units / 22.73% ROI).
- 7-4 when betting on the Moneyline for -0.65 Units / -1.65% ROI
- 11-7 when betting the Over for +3.3 Units / 16.67% ROI
- 7-11 when betting the Under for -5.1 Units / -25.76% ROI
Northwestern Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Northwestern has a 7-9 record against the spread this college basketball season (-2.9 Units / -14.65% ROI).
- 10-4 when betting on the Moneyline for +7.4 Units / 14.92% ROI
- 10-7 when betting the Over for +2.3 Units / 11.62% ROI
- 7-10 when betting the Under for -4 Units / -20.2% ROI
Illinois Offensive Stats & Trends:
Illinois is shooting 30% from three (131/436) on the road since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 34%
Illinois has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.0 (646 assists/ 633 TOs) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.3
Illinois is shooting 30% from three (194/646) in the first half since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 34%
Illinois has averaged 1.32 points per shot (1,481 points/1,121 shots) this season — tied for 33rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.25
Northwestern Offensive Stats & Trends:
Northwestern has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.8 (290 assists/ 165 TOs) this season — tied for 7th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.1
Northwestern has averaged 9.5 turnovers per game (494 turnovers/52 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 3rd best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 11.7
Northwestern has averaged 9.2 turnovers per game (165 turnovers/18 games) this season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 11.1
Northwestern is shooting 42% (835/1,980) at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 46%
Illinois Defensive Stats & Trends:
Illinois has averaged 30.4 defensive rebounds per game (548 rebounds/18 games) this season — 2nd best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 26.4
Illinois has allowed an average of 1.03 points per shot (1,215 points/1,176 shots) this season — 3rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.22
Illinois has allowed an average of 1.03 points per shot (1,215 points/1,176 shots) this season — 3rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.22
Illinois has averaged 30.4 defensive rebounds per game (548 rebounds/18 games) this season — 2nd best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 26.4
Northwestern Defensive Stats & Trends:
Northwestern has averaged 21.9 defensive rebounds per game (394 rebounds/18 games) this season — lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 26.4
Northwestern has averaged 8.0 steals per game (273 steals/34 games) at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.4
Northwestern has averaged 7.9 steals per game (411 steals/52 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 35th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.6
Northwestern has allowed an average of 1.32 points per shot (1,214 points/922 shots) this season — highest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.17
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