Illinois vs Northwestern Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 14

• Illinois is a -8.5 point favorite vs Northwestern
• Total (Over/Under): 152.5 points
• Illinois / Northwestern TV channel: BTN

The Illinois Fighting Illini visit Welsh-Ryan Arena to take on the Northwestern Wildcats on Jan. 14. Tip off is scheduled for 8:30pm EST in Evanston, IL.

Illinois is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -8.5 (-115).

The Illinois vs. Northwestern Over/Under is 152.5 total points.

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Illinois vs. Northwestern Odds, Spread, Over/Under

Illinois vs Northwestern Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Illinois will win this college basketball game with 68.0% 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 Illinois will cover the spread with 55.5% confidence for today’s game.

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Illinois Basketball Best Bets Today:

• Illinois has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 22 of their last 35 games (+7.05 Units / 17% ROI)
• Illinois has hit the 1H Moneyline in 22 of their last 35 games (+5.55 Units / 0% ROI)
• Illinois has hit the Game Total Under in 8 of their last 14 away games (+1.40 Units / 9% ROI)
• Illinois has hit the Team Total Under in 8 of their last 14 away games (+1.20 Units / 8% ROI)
• Illinois have covered the Spread in 19 of their last 35 games (+1.20 Units / 3% ROI)

Northwestern Basketball Best Bets Today:

• Northwestern has hit the 1H Moneyline in 21 of their last 33 games (+12.05 Units / 2% ROI)
• Northwestern has hit the Game Total Over in 22 of their last 33 games (+9.70 Units / 27% ROI)
• Northwestern has hit the Team Total Over in 22 of their last 33 games (+9.25 Units / 24% ROI)
• Northwestern have covered the 1H Spread in 10 of their last 18 games at home (+2.05 Units / 10% ROI)
• Northwestern has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 10 of their last 18 games at home (+0.65 Units / 3% ROI)

Illinois Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Illinois has a 10-6 record against the spread this college basketball season (+3.35 Units / 18.98% ROI).

• 13-3 when betting on the Moneyline for +5.75 Units / 0.25% ROI
• 5-11 when betting the Over for -7.1 Units / -40.34% ROI
• 11-5 when betting the Under for +5.5 Units / 31.25% ROI

Northwestern Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Northwestern has a 6-10 record against the spread this college basketball season (-4.85 Units / -27.79% ROI).

• 8-8 when betting on the Moneyline for -2.45 Units / -0.22% ROI
• 10-6 when betting the Over for +3.4 Units / 19.32% ROI
• 6-10 when betting the Under for -5 Units / -28.41% ROI

Illinois Offensive Stats & Trends:

Illinois has averaged 80.3 points per game (2,812 points/35 games) on the road since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 72.6

Illinois has averaged 80.3 points per game (2,812 points/35 games) on the road since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 72.6

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

Illinois has averaged 83.7 points per game (7,366 points/88 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 8th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 74.1

Northwestern Offensive Stats & Trends:

Illinois has averaged 3.8 steals per game (61 steals/16 games) this season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.3

Illinois has averaged 3.8 steals per game (61 steals/16 games) this season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.3

Illinois has forced 7.8 turnovers per game (273 turnovers/35 games) at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 10.8

Illinois has forced 8.8 turnovers per game (777 turnovers/88 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.9

Illinois Defensive Stats & Trends:

Illinois has averaged 80.3 points per game (2,812 points/35 games) on the road since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 72.6

Illinois has averaged 80.3 points per game (2,812 points/35 games) on the road since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 72.6

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

Illinois has averaged 83.7 points per game (7,366 points/88 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 8th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 74.1

Northwestern Defensive Stats & Trends:

Illinois has averaged 3.8 steals per game (61 steals/16 games) this season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.3

Illinois has averaged 3.8 steals per game (61 steals/16 games) this season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.3

Illinois has forced 7.8 turnovers per game (273 turnovers/35 games) at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 10.8

Illinois has forced 8.8 turnovers per game (777 turnovers/88 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.9

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