- Illinois is a -3.5 point favorite vs Northwestern
- Total (Over/Under): 143.5 points
- Illinois / Northwestern TV channel: BTN
The Illinois Fighting Illini visit Welsh-Ryan Arena to take on the Northwestern Wildcats on Dec. 6. 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 (-115).
The Illinois vs. Northwestern Over/Under is 143.5 total points.
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Illinois vs. Northwestern Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Illinois | -3.5 -115 | O 143.5 -105 | -190 |
| Northwestern | +3.5 -105 | U 143.5 -115 | +155 |
Illinois vs Northwestern Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Illinois will win this college basketball game with 79.7% 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 53.5% confidence for today’s game.
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Illinois Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Illinois has hit the 1H Moneyline in 30 of their last 37 games (+20.15 Units / 4% ROI)
- Illinois has hit the Game Total Over in 26 of their last 37 games (+13.85 Units / 34% ROI)
- Illinois has hit the Team Total Over in 24 of their last 37 games (+9.46 Units / 22% ROI)
- Illinois has hit the Moneyline in 26 of their last 36 games (+8.35 Units / 2% ROI)
- Illinois has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 23 of their last 37 games (+8.20 Units / 19% ROI)
Northwestern Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Northwestern has hit the Moneyline in 14 of their last 16 games at home (+12.50 Units / 9% ROI)
- Northwestern has hit the 1H Moneyline in 16 of their last 18 games at home (+9.35 Units / 8% ROI)
- Northwestern has hit the Game Total Over in 20 of their last 36 games (+3.45 Units / 9% ROI)
- Northwestern has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 11 of their last 18 games at home (+2.95 Units / 14% ROI)
- Northwestern has hit the Team Total Over in 10 of their last 18 games at home (+0.75 Units / 4% ROI)
Illinois Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Illinois has a 4-3 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0.6 Units / 7.69% ROI).
- 5-2 when betting on the Moneyline for +2.2 Units / 0.97% ROI
- 3-4 when betting the Over for -1.4 Units / -18.18% ROI
- 4-3 when betting the Under for +0.7 Units / 9.09% ROI
Northwestern Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Northwestern has a 2-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (-5.7 Units / -57.58% ROI).
- 5-4 when betting on the Moneyline for -0.4 Units / -0.38% ROI
- 5-4 when betting the Over for +0.6 Units / 6.06% ROI
- 4-5 when betting the Under for -1.5 Units / -15.15% ROI
Illinois Offensive Stats & Trends:
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 had an eFG% of 53% last season — tied for 43rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 51%
Illinois had an eFG% of 53% last season — tied for 43rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 51%
Illinois averaged 82.8 points per game (3,063 points/37 games) last season — 14th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 73.6
Northwestern Offensive Stats & Trends:
Northwestern averaged 9.1 turnovers per game (290 turnovers/32 games) last season — 13th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.6
Northwestern shot 39% from three (260/671) last season — 7th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%
Northwestern had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.7 (498 assists/ 290 TOs) last season — tied for 5th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2
Northwestern had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.7 (498 assists/ 290 TOs) last season — tied for 4th best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 1.3
Illinois Defensive Stats & Trends:
Illinois averaged 28.5 defensive rebounds per game (1,056 rebounds/37 games) last season — tied for 8th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.5
Illinois averaged 28.5 defensive rebounds per game (1,056 rebounds/37 games) last season — tied for 8th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.5
Illinois forced 8.4 turnovers per game (227 turnovers/27 games) last season — 2nd lowest among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 11.3
Illinois forced 8.4 turnovers per game (227 turnovers/27 games) last season — 2nd lowest among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 11.3
Northwestern Defensive Stats & Trends:
Northwestern averaged 23.0 defensive rebounds per game (736 rebounds/32 games) last season — 5th lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 25.7
Northwestern averaged 7.2 steals per game (229 steals/32 games) last season — 3rd best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.3
Northwestern stole the ball 229 times last season — 3rd most among Big 10 Teams
Northwestern allowed 35.1 points per game (1,123 points/32 games) in the second half last season — 3rd best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 36.9
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