Illinois Fighting Illini versus Rutgers Scarlet Knights Head-to-head history

Scores, recaps and recorded betting results from the five most recent meetings in SportsJaw history. Illinois Fighting Illini won the most recent meeting against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights. The latest result was the Illinois Fighting Illini's 81-55 win on January 8, 2026.

SportsJaw’s stored game records date back to 2015. The news feed shows up to the five most recent completed meetings.

Head-to-head history

Last five meetings

Recent game recaps, recorded odds and betting results

Jan 8, 2026	Score	Moneyline	Spread	Game total
Rutgers Scarlet KnightsRUTGR	55	+1850 L	+22.75 (-110) L	O 149.25 (-110) L U 149.25 (-110) W
Illinois Fighting IlliniILL	81	-5950 W	-22.75 (-110) W	O 149.25 (-110) L U 149.25 (-110) W

Illinois Fighting Illini defeated Rutgers Scarlet Knights 81-55

Illinois Fighting Illini defeated Rutgers Scarlet Knights 81-55 on January 8, 2026, a 26-point decision in the series. Illinois Fighting Illini's strongest period was the 1st half, when it outscored its opponent 43-16. Against SportsJaw's recorded Rutgers Scarlet Knights +22.75 (-110) spread, Illinois Fighting Illini covered, while the 136 combined points finished under the recorded total of 149.25.

Team	1	2	T
Rutgers Scarlet Knights	16	39	55
Illinois Fighting Illini	43	38	81

Feb 5, 2025	Score	Moneyline	Spread	Game total
Illinois Fighting IlliniILL	73	-260 L	-6.5 (-110) L	O 158.5 (-110) L U 158.5 (-110) W
Rutgers Scarlet KnightsRUTGR	82	+220 W	+6.5 (-110) W	O 158.5 (-110) L U 158.5 (-110) W

Rutgers Scarlet Knights defeated Illinois Fighting Illini 82-73

Rutgers Scarlet Knights defeated Illinois Fighting Illini 82-73 on February 5, 2025, a 9-point decision in the series. Rutgers Scarlet Knights' strongest period was the 1st half, when it outscored its opponent 37-29. Against SportsJaw's recorded Illinois Fighting Illini -6.5 (-110) spread, Rutgers Scarlet Knights covered, while the 155 combined points finished under the recorded total of 158.5.

Team	1	2	T
Illinois Fighting Illini	29	44	73
Rutgers Scarlet Knights	37	45	82

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Jan 21, 2024	Score	Moneyline	Spread	Game total
Rutgers Scarlet KnightsRUTGR	63	+525 L	+11 (-110) L	O 142.5 (-110) W U 142.5 (-110) L
Illinois Fighting IlliniILL	86	-746 W	-11 (-110) W	O 142.5 (-110) W U 142.5 (-110) L

Illinois Fighting Illini defeated Rutgers Scarlet Knights 86-63

Team	1	2	T
Rutgers Scarlet Knights	28	35	63
Illinois Fighting Illini	40	46	86

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Dec 2, 2023	Score	Moneyline	Spread	Game total
Illinois Fighting IlliniILL	76	+107 W	+1.75 (-110) W	O 138.5 (-110) L U 138.5 (-110) W
Rutgers Scarlet KnightsRUTGR	58	-126 L	-1.75 (-110) L	O 138.5 (-110) L U 138.5 (-110) W

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Feb 11, 2023	Score	Moneyline	Spread	Game total
Rutgers Scarlet KnightsRUTGR	60	+218 L	+6 (-110) L	O 134.5 (-110) L U 134.5 (-110) W
Illinois Fighting IlliniILL	69	-263 W	-6 (-110) W	O 134.5 (-110) L U 134.5 (-110) W

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Verified performance

Experts who know these teams

Weighted grade based on 75% profit from head-to-head bets and 25% from profits earned betting on either team.

CoversWeighted grade55+$244 · 9 picks6–3 W–L · 66.7%2

OddssharkWeighted grade38-$67 · 17 picks8–8 W–L · 50.0%3

JtgarciaWeighted grade36+$545 · 2 picks2–0 W–L · 100.0%

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Illinois Fighting Illini vs Rutgers Scarlet KnightsFeb 5, 2025

Expert grades weight verified head-to-head profit at 75% and profit on other games involving either team at 25%, with a confidence adjustment until ten qualifying picks are recorded.