- Illinois (15-6) are -14.5 point favorites vs Nebraska (10-12)
- Total (Over/Under): 136.5 points
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The Nebraska Cornhuskers (10-12) visit State Farm Center to take on the Illinois Fighting Illini (15-6) on Jan. 31. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Champaign.
Illinois is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -14.5 (+100).
The Nebraska vs. Illinois Over/Under is 136.5 total points.
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Nebraska vs. Illinois Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Nebraska | +14.5 -120 | O 136.5 -110 | +750 |
| Illinois | -14.5 +100 | U 136.5 -110 | -1200 |
Nebraska vs Illinois Prediction for Today’s Game:
Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts Illinois will win this game with 75.1% confidence.
Nebraska vs Illinois Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Illinois will cover the spread with 53.1% confidence.
Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both Nebraska and Illinois, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.
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Nebraska Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Nebraska has hit the Moneyline in 12 of their last 25 games (+24.15 Units / 34% ROI)
- Nebraska has hit the 1H Moneyline in 7 of their last 17 away games (+10.55 Units / 61% ROI)
- Nebraska has hit the Game Total Under in 15 of their last 23 games (+8.40 Units / 33% ROI)
- Nebraska has hit the Team Total Over in 16 of their last 24 games (+7.95 Units / 29% ROI)
- Nebraska has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 29 of their last 50 games (+5.85 Units / 11% ROI)
Illinois Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Illinois has hit the Game Total Under in 16 of their last 24 games at home (+7.20 Units / 27% ROI)
- Illinois have covered the Spread in 13 of their last 20 games (+5.25 Units / 24% ROI)
- Illinois has hit the Moneyline in 6 of their last 7 games (+3.25 Units / 19% ROI)
- Illinois has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 6 of their last 9 games (+2.70 Units / 27% ROI)
- Illinois has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 27 of their last 49 games (+2.70 Units / 5% ROI)
Nebraska Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Nebraska has gone 7-15 against the spread this college basketball season (-9.55 Units / -39.38% ROI).
- 9-12 when betting on the Moneyline for +5.7 Units / 8.38% ROI
- 6-14 when betting the Over for -9.4 Units / -38.84% ROI
- 14-6 when betting the Under for +7.4 Units / 30.58% ROI
Illinois Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Illinois has gone 13-8 against the spread this college basketball season (+4.15 Units / 17.93% ROI).
- 9-6 when betting on the Moneyline for -4.9 Units / -12.56% ROI
- 9-12 when betting the Over for -4.2 Units / -18.18% ROI
- 12-9 when betting the Under for +2.1 Units / 9.09% ROI
Nebraska Offensive Stats & Trends:
Nebraska is shooting 63% from the free throw line (212/337) this season — 3rd lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 72%
Nebraska is shooting 57% from the free throw line (63/111) in the first half this season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 69%
Nebraska is shooting 31% from three (137/448) this season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 34%
Nebraska has made 6.2 three-pointers per game this season — tied for 39th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.5
Illinois Offensive Stats & Trends:
Illinois has averaged 6.9 turnovers per game (144 turnovers/21 games) in the second half this season — highest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 5.4
Illinois has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.0 (146 assists/ 144 TOs) in the second half this season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.3
Illinois has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.0 (146 assists/ 144 TOs) in the second half this season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.3
Illinois has averaged 6.9 turnovers per game (144 turnovers/21 games) in the second half this season — highest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 5.4
Nebraska Defensive Stats & Trends:
Nebraska has allowed 78.7 points per game (1,811 points/23 games) on the road since the start of the 2021-22 season — highest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 71.7
Nebraska has allowed 74.4 points per game (4,018 points/54 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — highest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 67.6
Nebraska has allowed 76.6 points per game (3,219 points/42 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 2nd highest among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 72.2
Nebraska has allowed 8.4 made three-pointers per game this season — tied for 5th highest among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 7.3
Illinois Defensive Stats & Trends:
Illinois has allowed an average of 1.11 points per shot (3,555 points/3,198 shots) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 10th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.21
Illinois has allowed 5.6 made three-pointers per game since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 5th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.3
Illinois has allowed an average of 1.18 points per shot (1,849 points/1,564 shots) in the second half since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.24
Illinois has allowed an average of 1.03 points per shot (1,669 points/1,617 shots) in the first half since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 2nd best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.07
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