Illinois vs. Northwestern Odds & Betting Predictions - January 15, 2026
Illinois at Northwestern
1:30 am • BTNIllinois 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
Last 30d: 111-63-2 (+15.3u)
J.Reid u9.5 Pts+100
0.25u
Not starting
Mike McNamara
Last 30d: 112-124-2 (+3.0u)
NW +9.5-110
0.22u
CTO
Last 30d: 16-24-0 (-6.0u)
NW +9.5-112
1u
Ryan Minion
Last 30d: 193-231-2 (-10.9u)
NW +9.5-110
$1.10
John Feltman
Last 30d: 75-70-2 (-2.8u)
Under 151.5-110
1u
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
Prop Odds Comparison
Line Movement Tracker
Illinois vs. Northwestern Public Betting Percentages
Betting Trends
- Northwestern are 2-3 in their last 5 games.
- Northwestern are 5-0 in their last 5 games against the spread
- Northwestern are 9-7 in their road games against the spread
- The totals have gone OVER in 1 of Northwestern' last 5 games
- The totals have gone OVER in 8 of Northwestern' 18 last games at home
Matchup History
Against the Spread (ATS) History
| overall | home | away | favorite | underdog | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16-18 | 7-11 | 9-7 | 5-12 | 11-6 | |
| 18-14 | 10-9 | 8-5 | 13-10 | 3-3 |
Over/Under History
| overall | home o/u | away o/u | favorite o/u | underdog o/u | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15-19 | 8-10 | 7-9 | 10-7 | 5-12 | |
| 14-18 | 7-12 | 7-6 | 12-11 | 2-4 |
Straight-Up (ML) History
| overall | home | away | favorite | underdog | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15-19 | N/A | N/A | 12-5 | 3-14 | |
| 24-8 | N/A | N/A | 18-5 | 3-3 |
Last 5 Matchups
Illinois vs. Northwestern Injury Updates

Illinois Injuries
- Jason JakstysC
Jakstys is out for season with undisclosed
Out for Season

Northwestern Injuries
- Arrinten PageF
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 |

