Illinois Fighting Illini vs Northwestern Wildcats Betting Picks & Predictions
The Big Ten conference play is underway with an upcoming Friday night matchup between Illinois (6-1, 0-0 Big Ten) and Northwestern (6-3, 0-1 Big Ten). Last season, these
Game outlook
The Big Ten conference play is underway with an upcoming Friday night matchup between Illinois (6-1, 0-0 Big Ten) and Northwestern (6-3, 0-1 Big Ten). Last season, these teams split their matchups with the home team winning each time. Illinois is coming off a big win against #19 Arkansas, while Northwestern started Big Ten play with a close loss to Iowa. The game will tip off at 9:00 EST at Welsh-Ryan Arena in Evanston, Illinois, with coverage on the Big Ten Network. Illinois is favored to win, opening at -3.5 points with the current line at Illinois -3.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Fighting Illini -164 | Wildcats +136
Spread: Fighting Illini -3 (-110) | Wildcats +3 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 143.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Illinois will win straight-up is 62%.
Illinois Fighting Illini
The Illinois Fighting Illini recently played in the Thanksgiving Hoops Showcase, where they defeated the 19th ranked Arkansas Razorbacks and took their spot in the rankings. Led by standout players Kasparas Jakucionis and Tomislav Ivisic, the team has been performing well this season with just one loss to #6 Alabama. Illinois ranks 14th overall in KenPom with strong offensive and defensive efficiency ratings. They are currently ranked 11th in offense and 23rd in defense, scoring an average of 89.14 points per game while allowing just 61.43 points against them. The team excels in rebounding and assists, and defensively they are strong in field goal and three-point percentage. To maximize profits, Illinois is a top choice for NCAAB cappers.