- Illinois (18-9) is a -5.5 point favorite vs Northwestern (20-7)
- Total (Over/Under): 136.5 points
- Watch the game on BTN
The Northwestern Wildcats (20-7) visit State Farm Center to take on the Illinois Fighting Illini (18-9) on Feb. 23. Tip off is scheduled for 9:00pm EST in Champaign.
Illinois is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -5.5 (-115).
The Northwestern vs. Illinois Over/Under is 136.5 total points.
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Northwestern vs. Illinois Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Northwestern | +5.5 -105 | O 136.5 -115 | +200 |
| Illinois | -5.5 -115 | U 136.5 -105 | -250 |
Northwestern vs Illinois Prediction for Today’s Game:
Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts Illinois will win this game with 61.0% confidence.
Northwestern vs Illinois Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Northwestern will cover the spread with 51.0% confidence.
Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both Northwestern and Illinois, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.
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Northwestern Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Northwestern has hit the Moneyline in 21 of their last 29 games (+15.90 Units / 15% ROI)
- Northwestern has hit the 1H Moneyline in 10 of their last 14 games (+9.00 Units / 48% ROI)
- Northwestern have covered the 1H Spread in 14 of their last 19 games (+8.55 Units / 41% ROI)
- Northwestern have covered the Spread in 24 of their last 41 games (+6.45 Units / 14% ROI)
- Northwestern has hit the Team Total Under in 6 of their last 7 games (+4.80 Units / 60% ROI)
Illinois Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Illinois has hit the Game Total Under in 14 of their last 20 games at home (+7.40 Units / 34% ROI)
- Illinois have covered the Spread in 17 of their last 26 games (+7.05 Units / 25% ROI)
- Illinois has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 8 of their last 11 games (+4.70 Units / 39% ROI)
- Illinois has hit the Moneyline in their last 4 games at home (+4.00 Units / 16% ROI)
- Illinois has hit the Team Total Under in 6 of their last 10 games at home (+2.60 Units / 23% ROI)
Northwestern Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Northwestern has gone 17-10 against the spread this college basketball season (+6 Units / 20.24% ROI).
- 19-7 when betting on the Moneyline for +14.9 Units / 14.88% ROI
- 10-17 when betting the Over for -8.7 Units / -29.29% ROI
- 17-10 when betting the Under for +6 Units / 20.2% ROI
Illinois Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Illinois has gone 17-10 against the spread this college basketball season (+5.95 Units / 20% ROI).
- 12-9 when betting on the Moneyline for -5.55 Units / -8.38% ROI
- 12-15 when betting the Over for -4.5 Units / -15.15% ROI
- 15-12 when betting the Under for +1.8 Units / 6.06% ROI
Northwestern Offensive Stats & Trends:
Northwestern is shooting 39% (257/665) in the first half this season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 43%
Northwestern is shooting 40% (646/1,618) in the first half since the start of the 2021-22 season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 44%
Northwestern is shooting 41% (522/1,289) this season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 45%
Northwestern has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.5 (787 assists/ 531 TOs) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 3rd best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 1.1
Illinois Offensive Stats & Trends:
Illinois has averaged 7.0 turnovers per game (153 turnovers/22 games) in the second half this season — highest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 5.4
Illinois has averaged 7.0 turnovers per game (153 turnovers/22 games) in the second half this season — highest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 5.4
Illinois is shooting 32% from three (179/564) this season — 13th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%
Illinois is shooting 67% from the free throw line (285/427) this season — tied for 25th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71%
Northwestern Defensive Stats & Trends:
Northwestern has averaged 8.1 steals per game (178 steals/22 games) this season — 2nd best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.1
Northwestern has averaged 6.9 steals per game (240 steals/35 games) at home since the start of the 2021-22 season — 3rd best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.1
Northwestern has 379 steals since the start of the 2021-22 season — 3rd most among Big 10 Teams
Northwestern has 178 steals this season — 2nd most among Big 10 Teams
Illinois Defensive Stats & Trends:
Illinois has allowed 5.7 made three-pointers per game since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 7th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.3
Illinois has allowed an average of 1.11 points per shot (3,611 points/3,248 shots) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 10th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.21
Illinois has allowed opponents to shoot 41% (1,322/3,248) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 18th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 43%
Illinois has allowed 6.0 made three-pointers per game since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 4th best among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 7.2
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