Illinois Fighting Illini versus Northwestern Wildcats Head-to-head history

Scores, recaps and recorded betting results from the five most recent meetings in SportsJaw history. Illinois Fighting Illini have won the last 3 meetings against the Northwestern Wildcats. The latest result was the Illinois Fighting Illini's 84-44 win on February 4, 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

Feb 4, 2026	Score	Moneyline	Spread	Game total
Northwestern WildcatsNWEST	44	+910 L	+15 (-110) L	O 149.5 (-110) L U 149.5 (-110) W
Illinois Fighting IlliniILL	84	-1634 W	-15 (-110) W	O 149.5 (-110) L U 149.5 (-110) W

Illinois Fighting Illini defeated Northwestern Wildcats 84-44

Illinois Fighting Illini defeated Northwestern Wildcats 84-44 on February 4, 2026, a 40-point decision in the series. Illinois Fighting Illini's strongest period was the 1st half, when it outscored its opponent 47-19. Against SportsJaw's recorded Northwestern Wildcats +15 (-110) spread, Illinois Fighting Illini covered, while the 128 combined points finished under the recorded total of 149.5.

Team	1	2	T
Northwestern Wildcats	19	25	44
Illinois Fighting Illini	47	37	84

Jan 14, 2026	Score	Moneyline	Spread	Game total
Illinois Fighting IlliniILL	79	-476 W	-9.5 (-110) W	O 152 (-110) L U 152 (-110) W
Northwestern WildcatsNWEST	68	+360 L	+9.5 (-110) L	O 152 (-110) L U 152 (-110) W

Illinois Fighting Illini defeated Northwestern Wildcats 79-68

Illinois Fighting Illini defeated Northwestern Wildcats 79-68 on January 14, 2026, a 11-point decision in the series. Illinois Fighting Illini's strongest period was the 2nd half, when it outscored its opponent 41-35. Against SportsJaw's recorded Illinois Fighting Illini -9.5 (-110) spread, Illinois Fighting Illini covered, while the 147 combined points finished under the recorded total of 152.

Team	1	2	T
Illinois Fighting Illini	38	41	79
Northwestern Wildcats	33	35	68

Jan 26, 2025	Score	Moneyline	Spread	Game total
Northwestern WildcatsNWEST	74	+285 L	+8 (-110) L	O 152 (-110) W U 152 (-110) L
Illinois Fighting IlliniILL	83	-370 W	-8 (-110) W	O 152 (-110) W U 152 (-110) L

Illinois Fighting Illini defeated Northwestern Wildcats 83-74

Illinois Fighting Illini defeated Northwestern Wildcats 83-74 on January 26, 2025, a 9-point decision in the series. Illinois Fighting Illini's strongest period was the 1st half, when it outscored its opponent 43-21. Against SportsJaw's recorded Northwestern Wildcats +8 (-110) spread, Illinois Fighting Illini covered, while the 157 combined points finished over the recorded total of 152.

Team	1	2	T
Northwestern Wildcats	21	53	74
Illinois Fighting Illini	43	40	83

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Dec 6, 2024	Score	Moneyline	Spread	Game total
Illinois Fighting IlliniILL	66	-161 L	-3 (-110) L	O 142.75 (-110) L U 142.75 (-110) W
Northwestern WildcatsNWEST	70	+137 W	+3 (-110) W	O 142.75 (-110) L U 142.75 (-110) W

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Jan 24, 2024	Score	Moneyline	Spread	Game total
Illinois Fighting IlliniILL	91	-175 L	-4 (-110) L	O 146 (-110) W U 146 (-110) L
Northwestern WildcatsNWEST	96	+155 W	+4 (-110) W	O 146 (-110) W U 146 (-110) L

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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 grade46-$67 · 9 picks4–4 W–L · 50.0%2

HitmanhartWeighted grade43+$545 · 3 picks2–0 W–L · 100.0%3

DrfeelgoodWeighted grade38+$909 · 2 picks1–0 W–L · 100.0%

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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.