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.

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
NWEST	19	25	44
ILL	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

Team	1	2	T
ILL	38	41	79
NWEST	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

Team	1	2	T
NWEST	21	53	74
ILL	43	40	83

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

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

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 grade47-$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%

RankHandicapperGradeProfit

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.