- Illinois is a -8.5 point favorite vs Washington
- Total (Over/Under): 154.5 points
- Illinois / Washington TV channel: BTN
The Illinois Fighting Illini visit Alaska Airlines Arena to take on the Washington Huskies on Jan. 5. Tip off is scheduled for 4:00pm EST in Seattle, WA.
Illinois is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -8.5 (-110).
The Illinois vs. Washington Over/Under is 154.5 total points.
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Illinois vs. Washington Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Illinois | -8.5 -110 | O 154.5 -110 | -400 |
| Washington | +8.5 -110 | U 154.5 -110 | +310 |
Illinois vs Washington Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Illinois will win this college basketball game with 80.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
Illinois vs Washington Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Illinois will cover the spread with 65.8% confidence for today’s game.
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Illinois Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Illinois has hit the 1H Moneyline in 29 of their last 37 games (+17.50 Units / 4% ROI)
- Illinois has hit the Game Total Over in 26 of their last 38 games (+12.75 Units / 30% ROI)
- Illinois has hit the Moneyline in 26 of their last 37 games (+7.40 Units / 2% ROI)
- Illinois has hit the Team Total Over in 23 of their last 38 games (+6.21 Units / 14% ROI)
- Illinois has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 23 of their last 38 games (+5.85 Units / 13% ROI)
Washington Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Washington has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 14 of their last 20 games at home (+8.20 Units / 36% ROI)
- Washington has hit the Game Total Over in 14 of their last 20 games at home (+7.40 Units / 34% ROI)
- Washington has hit the Team Total Over in 12 of their last 20 games at home (+2.60 Units / 11% ROI)
Illinois Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Illinois has a 6-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1.95 Units / -13.4% ROI).
- 8-4 when betting on the Moneyline for +3.25 Units / 1.38% ROI
- 7-6 when betting the Over for +0.4 Units / 2.8% ROI
- 6-7 when betting the Under for -1.7 Units / -11.89% ROI
Washington Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Washington has a 7-6 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0.45 Units / 3.16% ROI).
- 9-4 when betting on the Moneyline for -0.55 Units / -0.16% ROI
- 6-7 when betting the Over for -1.7 Units / -11.89% ROI
- 7-6 when betting the Under for +0.4 Units / 2.8% 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 has averaged 88.2 points per game (1,146 points/13 games) this season — 5th best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 79.2
Illinois has averaged 84.2 points per game (4,209 points/50 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 8th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 73.9
Illinois had 22.9 free throw attempts per game last season — tied for 24th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 19.2
Washington Offensive Stats & Trends:
Washington is shooting 61% from the free throw line (75/123) in the first half this season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 74%
Washington is shooting 65% from the free throw line (216/335) this season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 73%
Washington averaged 79.2 points per game (2,377 points/30 games) last season — tied for 40th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 73.6
Washington had an eFG% of 53% last season — tied for 43rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 51%
Illinois Defensive Stats & Trends:
Illinois has averaged 32.6 defensive rebounds per game (424 rebounds/13 games) this season — best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 26.3
Illinois has averaged 32.6 defensive rebounds per game (424 rebounds/13 games) this season — best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 26.3
Illinois has allowed an average of 1.03 points per shot (864 points/841 shots) this season — tied for 2nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.22
Illinois has allowed an average of 1.06 points per shot (454 points/430 shots) in the second half this season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.23
Washington Defensive Stats & Trends:
Washington allowed opponents to shoot 26% from three (39/148) in the second half last season — best among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 33%
Washington has allowed 5.3 made three-pointers per game this season — tied for 3rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.6
Washington has allowed opponents to shoot 26% from three (39/148) in the second half since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 33%
Washington averaged 5.8 steals per game (76 steals/13 games) last season — 3rd lowest among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 6.9
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