Illinois vs. Northwestern Odds & Betting Predictions - January 15, 2026

Illinois at Northwestern

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Illinois at Northwestern Odds

Spread, Total, Moneyline

MatchupOpenSpreadTotalMoneyline
Illinois
24-8
-8.5
-9.5-108
o151.5-112
-455
Northwestern
15-19
u151.5
+9.5-112
u151.5-110
+350
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Illinois vs. Northwestern Expert Picks
Allan Lem
Allan Lem
Last 30d: 111-63-2 (+15.3u)
J.Reid u9.5 Pts+100
0.25u
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Mike McNamara
Mike McNamara
Last 30d: 112-124-2 (+3.0u)
NW +9.5-110
0.22u
CTO
CTO
Last 30d: 16-24-0 (-6.0u)
NW +9.5-112
1u
Ryan Minion
Ryan Minion
Last 30d: 193-231-2 (-10.9u)
NW +9.5-110
$1.10
John Feltman
John Feltman
Last 30d: 75-70-2 (-2.8u)
Under 151.5-110
1u
Stuck 🚨
Stuck 🚨
Last 30d: 53-63-5 (-0.6u)
NW +9.5-110
0.3u
OldSchool0909
Last 30d: 71-68-2 (-3.2u)
NW +8.5-105
1u

Illinois vs. Northwestern Previews & Analysis

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    Illinois vs Northwestern: Rock Fight!

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    Jan 14, 2026 UTC
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Illinois vs. Northwestern Public Betting Percentages

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Illinois

Public

57%

Bets%

43%

Money%

Matchup History

Against the Spread (ATS) History

overallhomeawayfavoriteunderdog
Northwestern
16-187-119-75-1211-6
Illinois
18-1410-98-513-103-3

Over/Under History

overallhome o/uaway o/ufavorite o/uunderdog o/u
Northwestern
15-198-107-910-75-12
Illinois
14-187-127-612-112-4

Straight-Up (ML) History

overallhomeawayfavoriteunderdog
Northwestern
15-19N/AN/A12-53-14
Illinois
24-8N/AN/A18-53-3

Last 5 Matchups

dateopponentscorespreadover/undermoneyline
Jan 11th@RUTGL 75-77-4.5 LO 144.5RUTG -198
Jan 8th@MSUL 66-76+12.5 WU 143.5MSU +675
Jan 3rdMINNL 78-84-4.5 LO 138.5MINN -198
Dec 30thHOWW 80-60-20.5 LU 147.5NW -3200
Dec 20th@BUTL 58-61+3.5 WU 154.5BUT +160

Illinois vs. Northwestern Injury Updates

Illinois Injuries

  • Jason Jakstys
    C

    Jakstys is out for season with undisclosed

    Out for Season

Northwestern Injuries

  • Arrinten Page
    F

    Page is out with illness

    Out

Team Stats
30-63 (48%)
Field Goals
22-56 (39%)
8-8 (100%)
Free Throws
15-17 (88%)
11-30 (37%)
3P
9-25 (36%)
32
Rebounds
26
11
Assists
12
7
Turnovers
7
6
Steals
5
2
Blocks
5
11
Fouls
14

Illinois vs. Northwestern Odds Comparison

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Illinois at Northwestern Team Totals

MatchupOverUnder
Illinois
24-8
N/A
N/A
Northwestern
15-19
N/A
N/A