Planning on watching today’s Fighting Illini and Wildcats NCAAB game? Catch the action at Welsh-Ryan Arena in Evanston, IL, as the Wildcats hosts this showdown at 9:00 ET on BTN. Illinois is favored by -3.5 in this Big Ten conference contest against Northwestern. The game’s over/under currently sits at 147 points.
Here is a look at some Illinois vs Northwestern odds that should help you make winning College Basketball picks for this game.
Illinois vs Northwestern Odds
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Overall Game Info & Outlook
- Illinois Fighting Illini at Northwestern Wildcats
- The Illinois Fighting Illini come into this matchup with an overall record of 14-4 and 3-2 on the road this year.
- The Northwestern Wildcats come into this matchup with an overall record of 13-5 and 2-4 at home this year.
Illinois Fighting Illini at Northwestern Wildcats Betting Preview
Illinois Fighting Illini Preview
Illinois comes into this game as the favorite, as they have been in 14 of their 18 games this season. The Fighting Illini are 12-2 when favored and 3-2 on the road. On average, they have outscored their opponents by 9.0 points per game on the road this season.
Illinois is 14-4 overall and has won their last two games, including their most recent victory over Rutgers by a score of 86-63. Over their last five road games, the Fighting Illini have gone 3-2, and their record on the road this season is 3-2.
Illinois has been solid against the spread this season, going 10-6-2. Their ATS mark improves to 4-0-1 on the road, and over their last 10 road games, they are 6-3-1 vs. the spread. As the favorite, the Fighting Illini are 7-6-1 this year and 7-2-1 in their last 10 games as the favorite.
Today’s over/under line of 147 is in line with the average over/under line in Illinois’ games this season (146.6). So far, the over/under record in their games is 11-7. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 150 points and their OU record over their last 10 games is 8-2.
Fighting Illini Trends
- When looking at their past five road matchups, Illinois has an ATS record of 4-0-1 while averaging 83 per game. The team went 3-2 overall in these games.
- Illinois has done well both straight up and vs the spread when favored to win the game, going 4-1 SU and 4-1 ATS in their last five games.
- Over their last five games, the Fighting Illini have an over/under record of 4-1 and are 3-2 vs. the spread.
In their most recent game, the Fighting Illini’s offense tallied 86 points, consistent with their ongoing season average of 82.3 points per game. Marcus Domask is leading the team in scoring at 14.7 points per contest. Terrence Shannon Jr. has also been a key contributor with a PPG average of 21.2 going into the game.
Currently, the Fighting Illini’s defense holds the 72nd rank in the nation, allowing 67.5 points per game. On average, opposing teams are hitting 5.8 threes per game vs. Northwestern. This has come on three-point shooting percentage of 30.9%.
Northwestern Wildcats Preview
Northwestern has been a much better team at home this season, going 11-1 compared to just 2-4 on the road. Their average scoring margin at home is +11.2 compared to -6.5 on the road. They have also won four straight games at home.
So far this season, Northwestern has been the underdog in six games, going 2-4 in those matchups. Their record in Big Ten play is 4-3 compared to 9-2 in non-conference games.
As the underdog, Northwestern has gone 2-4 against the spread this season. Their overall ATS mark is 7-9-2, and they are 6-5-1 vs. the spread at home. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Wildcats are 5-5 vs. the spread.
On the season, the over/under record for Northwestern games is 11-7, and their games have averaged 140.2 points. Today’s over/under line of 147 is higher than the average OU line in their games (136.2), and this year, 11 of their games have finished with more points than today’s line.
Wildcats Trends
- In their last three games at home, the Wildcats have a straight up record of 1-2 while going 1-2 vs. the spread. The team averaged 69 points per game in this stretch.
- In their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Wildcats have a straight up record of 3-7 and an ATS mark of 5-5.
- In their last three games, the Wildcats have an over/under record of 2-1 and are 1-2 vs. the spread.
In their most recent game, the Wildcats’ offense tallied 69 points, consistent with their ongoing season average of 72.7 points per game. For the season, the Northwestern offense has been one of the more efficient shooting teams in the NCAA with a field goal percentage of 46%. So far, they have hit 52% of their looks from inside the arc, and are averaging 7.8 made three’s per contest.
Coming into today’s game, the Northwestern defense is giving up an average of 67.4 points per contest. The Northwestern defense is coming off a game in which they gave up a total of 75 points and allowed Nebraska to connect on 7 threes.
Top Sportsbooks Odds
- BetNow: Illinois Fighting Illini -3.5
- BetOnline: Illinois Fighting Illini -3.5
- BetUS: Illinois Fighting Illini -3.5
- Bovada: Illinois Fighting Illini -3.5
- MyBookie: Illinois Fighting Illini -3.5
Illinois Fighting Illini at Northwestern Wildcats Odds & Picks
Odds for this Matchup:
There will be plenty of Bovada NCAAB odds for this matchup, and they are going to go much deeper than simply betting on the spread. You can combine NCAAB bets in order to put together a solid parlay, and there are times in which those NCAAB odds work together in a big way.
- Illinois Fighting Illini -3.5 -169 Over 147
- Northwestern Wildcats +3.5 +136 Under 147
Recommended Pick: Northwestern Wildcats +3.5
Entering the game as underdogs with a spread of +3.5, the Wildcats is our point spread pick. Our projections not only see them covering the spread but also indicate a solid chance of an outright victory. This is a good choice for those looking for a higher moneyline payout.
Regarding the over/under, the current line is set at 147, and our model predicts the Fighting Illini and Wildcats to score a combined 143 points. We recommend betting on the under.
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