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Illinois Fighting Illini vs Washington Huskies Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: January 5, 2025 at 4:00 PM ET

Venue: Alaska Airlines Arena — Seattle, WA

Article updated Jan 5, 12:43 AM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

In an upcoming matchup, Illinois and Washington will face off in a battle for a conference victory in Washington State. Illinois recently defeated #9 Oregon with an

Game outlook

In an upcoming matchup, Illinois and Washington will face off in a battle for a conference victory in Washington State. Illinois recently defeated #9 Oregon with an impressive 109-77 win as an underdog, while Washington secured a victory over Maryland as a six-point underdog. The Huskies hold a 4-2 advantage in the all-time series, including a win in their most recent meeting in 2006. Illinois is favored to win with a -8 opening line that has remained unchanged.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Fighting Illini -320 | Huskies +255

Spread: Fighting Illini -8 (-110) | Huskies +8 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 155 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Illinois will win straight-up is 76%.

Illinois Fighting Illini

Illinois earned their third consecutive win by defeating #9 Oregon on the road, improving to 10-3 overall and 2-1 in the Big Ten. The Fighting Illini dominated the game, shooting 57.5% from the field and making 16 of 29 three-point attempts. Tre White led the team with 20 points and 11 rebounds. Offensively, Illinois ranks 6th in the nation in scoring, averaging 88.2 points per game, while defensively they allow an average of 66.5 points per game. Overall, Illinois boasts a power ranking of 39 and is ranked #2 in rebounding in the nation. In sports wagering, Illinois presents potential as a strong team to consider.

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Washington Huskies Analysis

The Washington Huskies recently secured a victory against Maryland at home, giving them back-to-back wins as they prepare for their upcoming game. The team now sits at 10-4 overall with a 1-2 record in the Big Ten. Led by Great Osobor's impressive performance, the Huskies outscored the Terrapins in the second half to secure the win. Despite their average scoring offense, the team's defense has been above average this season. However, they are lacking in contributions from some players and their free throw shooting needs improvement. Washington has a power ranking of 79 and is ranked 220th for offense and 112th for defense in the nation. In their upcoming game against Illinois, Washington will need to work on their field goal and free throw shooting to increase their chances of success on the court.

Washington Huskies Face Tough Challenge Against Top-Ranked Illinois in Upcoming Game

The Washington Huskies have demonstrated a successful streak recently, with victories in two consecutive games and four out of their last five matchups leading into this forthcoming game. Despite their recent success, the Huskies face a challenging opponent in Illinois, where they are expected to be outmatched on both the offensive and defensive ends of the court. Washington's best chance for success may lie in hoping for a letdown from the Illinois team, following their impressive victory over a top-10 Oregon team in their previous game. However, given Underwood's effective coaching and Illinois' strong performance statistics, including their top 10 ranking in scoring offense and proficiency in perimeter shooting, this outcome appears unlikely. Following recent defeats to USC and Seattle at home, it is recommended to favor Illinois in this upcoming contest as they are poised for victory.

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SportsJaw Fighting Illini vs Huskies archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Fighting Illini vs Huskies matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Illinois Fighting Illini-320 → -310Moved
  • Moneyline · Washington Huskies+255 → +250Moved
  • Spread · Illinois Fighting Illini-8 (-110) → -6.5 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · Washington Huskies+8 (-110) → +6.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over155 (-110) → 154.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under155 (-110) → 154.5 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Illinois Fighting Illini
28-9 matchup record · 4-6-0 ATS · 5-5-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Washington Huskies
16-17 matchup record · 6-4-0 ATS · 5-5-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2025-01-05T05:43:38.474Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

No verified injury or availability note was included in the published matchup research.

Recent head-to-head

No completed head-to-head result is available in the current history window.

Final result

Matchup pick recap

Illinois Fighting Illini defeated Washington Huskies 81-77

Illinois Fighting Illini defeated Washington Huskies 81-77 on January 5, 2025, a 4-point decision in the series. Illinois Fighting Illini's strongest period was the 1st half, when it outscored its opponent 42-31. Against SportsJaw's recorded Illinois Fighting Illini -6.5 (-110) spread, Washington Huskies covered, while the 158 combined points finished over the recorded total of 154.5.

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Tipster picks

  • DoclocksSpread · Washington Huskies +8 (-110)Win
  • CoolioSpread · Washington Huskies +8.5 (-110)Win
  • CoolioTotal · Under 155 (-110)Loss
  • OddssharkSpread · Washington Huskies +8.5 (-110)Win