- Nebraska is a -2.5 point favorite vs Illinois
- Total (Over/Under): 151.5 points
- Illinois / Nebraska TV channel: FS1
The Illinois Fighting Illini visit Pinnacle Bank Arena to take on the Nebraska Cornhuskers on Feb. 1. Tip off is scheduled for 4:00 pm in Lincoln, NE.
Nebraska is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -2.5 (-105).
The Illinois vs. Nebraska Over/Under is 151.5 total points.
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Illinois vs. Nebraska Odds, Spread, Over/Under
Illinois vs Nebraska Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Nebraska will win this college basketball game with 64.6% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
Illinois vs Nebraska Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Nebraska will cover the spread with 55.7% confidence for today’s game.
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Illinois Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Illinois has hit the Moneyline in 26 of their last 35 games (+10.65 Units / 0% ROI)
- Illinois has hit the 1H Moneyline in 23 of their last 35 games (+9.40 Units / 1% ROI)
- Illinois have covered the Spread in 20 of their last 35 games (+3.40 Units / 9% ROI)
- Illinois has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 20 of their last 35 games (+2.80 Units / 7% ROI)
- Illinois has hit the Game Total Under in 19 of their last 35 games (+1.40 Units / 4% ROI)
Nebraska Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Nebraska has hit the Moneyline in 28 of their last 35 games (+21.75 Units / 2% ROI)
- Nebraska has hit the Game Total Under in 15 of their last 20 games at home (+9.50 Units / 43% ROI)
- Nebraska have covered the Spread in 22 of their last 35 games (+7.80 Units / 20% ROI)
- Nebraska has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 22 of their last 35 games (+7.15 Units / 18% ROI)
- Nebraska has hit the Team Total Under in 12 of their last 20 games at home (+3.00 Units / 13% ROI)
Illinois Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Illinois has a 13-8 record against the spread this college basketball season (+4.15 Units / 17.93% ROI).
- 18-3 when betting on the Moneyline for +11.95 Units / 0.51% ROI
- 8-13 when betting the Over for -6.3 Units / -27.27% ROI
- 13-8 when betting the Under for +4.2 Units / 18.18% ROI
Nebraska Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Nebraska has a 13-8 record against the spread this college basketball season (+4.3 Units / 18.74% ROI).
- 20-1 when betting on the Moneyline for +22.9 Units / 2.05% ROI
- 6-15 when betting the Over for -10.5 Units / -45.45% ROI
- 15-6 when betting the Under for +8.4 Units / 36.36% ROI
Illinois Offensive Stats & Trends:
Illinois has 1,249 offensive rebounds since the start of the 2023-24 season — most among Big 10 Teams
Illinois has averaged 80.5 points per game (2,979 points/37 games) on the road since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 72.7
Illinois averaged 82.8 points per game (3,063 points/37 games) last season — 14th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 73.6
Illinois averaged 13.2 offensive rebounds per game (487 rebounds/37 games) last season — tied for 11th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 9.8
Nebraska Offensive Stats & Trends:
Nebraska has an assist to turnover ratio of 2.0 (386 assists/ 190 TOs) this season — tied for 3rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2
Nebraska has a 27% free throw rate (344 free throw attempts/1,263 field goal attempts) this season — 5th lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 36%
Nebraska has an assist to turnover ratio of 2.0 (386 assists/ 190 TOs) this season — 3rd best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 1.4
Nebraska has averaged 8.9 offensive rebounds per game (187 rebounds/21 games) this season — lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 11.8
Illinois Defensive Stats & Trends:
Illinois has forced 8.0 turnovers per game (168 turnovers/21 games) this season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 11.6
Illinois has averaged 3.7 steals per game (78 steals/21 games) this season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.0
Illinois has forced 8.0 turnovers per game (168 turnovers/21 games) this season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 11.6
Illinois has forced 7.6 turnovers per game (283 turnovers/37 games) at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 10.7
Nebraska Defensive Stats & Trends:
Nebraska has allowed 9.4 made three-pointers per game since the start of the 2024-25 season — highest among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 8.2
Nebraska has allowed 65.4 points per game (1,374 points/21 games) this season — 2nd best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 71.3
Nebraska has allowed opponents to shoot 39% (1,260/3,215) at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 42%
Nebraska allowed opponents to shoot 41% (816/2,016) last season — tied for best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 44%
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