Illinois Fighting Illini Look to Extend Winning Streak Against Northwestern Wildcats in Big Ten Showdown

Game outlook

The upcoming Big Ten clash between the Illinois Fighting Illini and the Northwestern Wildcats is set to take place on Wednesday night. Ranked 10th nationally, the Fighting Illini hold a commendable record of 14-4 overall and 5-2 in the conference. On the other hand, the Wildcats boast a solid 13-5 season record and a 4-3 standing in the Big Ten. The game is scheduled to tip-off at 9:00 PM EST. Additionally, according to betting odds, Tulane is initially favored by seven points, but the current line has shifted to Tulane being favored by six points.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Green Wave -285 | Roadrunners +230

Spread: Green Wave -6 (-110) | Roadrunners +6 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 169.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Tulane will win straight-up is 74%.

Tulane Green Wave

The Fighting Illini secured their second consecutive Big Ten victory and third win in four games by defeating Rutgers 86-63 at home. The team showcased a dominant performance in the final 10 minutes, with five players achieving double-digit scores. Justin Harmon led the team with 18 points, including 11 in the second half, while Quincy Guerrier contributed 15 points and 11 rebounds for a double-double. Terrance Shannon Jr. also played a significant role with 16 points, including 12 in the second half. Looking ahead, the Fighting Illini aim to extend their winning streak to four out of five games as they face Northwestern on Wednesday night. They currently possess the 23rd-ranked scoring offense in the nation, performing well in field goal shooting (58th) and average in 3-point shooting (175th). The Illini have exhibited strong defensive capabilities, ranking 67th in scoring defense and 11th in field goal defense. They also fare decently in 3-point defense (39th) and excel in total rebounds per game (4th). However, they rank 130th in turnovers per game this season. It is important to note that the team is without the services of Amani Hansberry due to a back injury. On the other hand, Tulane holds a power ranking of 265 and is ranked 6th in offense, averaging 86.12 points per game. Their defense is not as strong, placing 336th and allowing an average of 78.94 points against per game. The Green Wave boast a solid field goal percentage (49.75%), ranking 12th, and a respectable free throw percentage (74.26%), ranking 78th. Their three-point shooting percentage lands at 35.22%, positioning them 120th in the NCAAB. In terms of rebounds, they average 33.06 per game (310th). Offensively, they record 14.59 assists and 11.18 turnovers per game, placing 107th and 102nd respectively. Defensively, Tulane permits opponents to hit 42.84% of their field goals (147th) and 69.65% of free throws (107th). They allow opponents to make 34.30% of three-pointers, ranking 250th. On the rebounding front, they average 39.53 defensive rebounds per game (39th). Additionally, they have 15 In sync. #Illini | #HTTO | #EveryDayGuys pic.twitter.com/xRlIgWAJNc