Illinois vs Tennessee Prediction, Picks & Odds | 06 Dec 2025
College Basketball Betting Preview: Illinois vs Tennessee
The Illinois Fighting Illini face the Tennessee Volunteers, with tip-off scheduled for 20:00 on Saturday, December 6.
There are plenty of reasons to support the prediction that Tennessee will beat Illinois. Therefore, we’re heading to the Moneyline where you can get an attractive -137.
Illinois Fighting Illini lost when they last took to the court. They were turned over 74-61 at home to UConn Huskies.
Tennessee Volunteers suffered a defeat in their last game. A 62-60 scoreline occurred on the road against Syracuse Orange.
Head-to-Head Statistics
The last head-to-head saw Tennessee claim a 66-64 win over Illini.
| NCAAB | Overall | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Illinois
|
24-8 | 2700 | 2234 | 466 | 15-6 | 9-2 | 1L |
Tennessee
|
22-11 | 2622 | 2289 | 333 | 16-5 | 6-6 | 1L |
Illinois vs Tennessee Prediction & Picks
Prepare for Illinois vs Tennessee with our expert betting guide featuring a trusted match prediction, likely scoreline, key player props and a well-crafted bet builder.
Game Prediction
If you’re looking for a value pick, then -137 that Tennessee win this college showdown certainly stands out. We’re expecting the home team to win on the Moneyline at generous odds.
The formbook is always a smart starting point when making basketball predictions. Up-to-date college hoops team news is just as important, while the stats we provide often reveal valuable insights.
Key Illinois vs Tennessee stats:
Tennessee Moneyline Probability
According to the best sportsbooks, there’s a 57.8% likelihood of our pick landing a return. However, we have this number between 60-65% based on our in-depth research. That means we’re regarding it as a value wager.
The spread provides you with the chance to get more juice on your wagers. You can move the betting line for Tennessee and choose the odds to suit you.
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Player Prop Picks
David Mirkovic (Illini) can be wagered to record Over 2.5 assists at +150. We’re happy to wager that he is able to cover the line, with this Player Assists bet making appeal.
Latest David Mirkovic Player Prop Odds
Nate Ament (Tennessee) can be wagered to total Under 6.5 rebounds at -100. We think that he will fail to cover this total and this Player Rebounds bet can be taken with confidence.
Latest Nate Ament Player Prop Odds
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Same Game Parlay Picks
Our same game parlay pick is Tennessee on the moneyline, Over 152.5 and David Mirkovic (Illinois) to get Over 2.5 assists.
Many betting sites now allow you to place a same game parlay on each individual basketball game. It means that you can create a personalised wager at bigger odds, with there generally being no limit as to the number of picks.
Correct Score Prediction
77
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79
Tennessee
There are massive odds on offer when it comes to the Vols landing a 79-77 win. A close game is anticipated between two evenly-matched teams.
Illinois vs Tennessee Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
Tennessee are -133 to win against Illinois who are priced at betting odds of +112. This means the top sportsbooks give the road team a 47% chance of winning.
The spread currently stands at 2.5 and the total points line is 152.5. There is no denying the popularity of betting on the Totals. There’s an opportunity to bet Over 152.5 at -110.
Whether you’re betting pre-game or in-game, the top basketball sportsbooks serve up a wide range of team props and game lines to choose from. The options are nearly endless, and it’s great to have so much variety.
The favorite to score most points is Ja'Kobi Gillespie. You can get -100 that he scores Over 18.5 points or -130 that he goes Under.
It’s good to consider all wagering options when it comes to college basketball and micro betting can be an exciting way to get involved in the action. When everything goes in-game, consider whether the next shot will be a Two or a Three-pointer.
Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
Illinois Stats
Tennessee Stats
- 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
- 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
- +2.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
- +2.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games on the road
- -2.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
- -2.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 9 of the last 10 home games
- Game Totals: An average of 160.30 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals on the Road: An average of 160.40 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
- Over 152.5: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games
- Over 152.5 on the Road: Covered in the previous 10 games on the road
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 88.40 pts and allowed 71.90 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 80.20 pts and allowed 80.20 pts in the last 10 games on the road
- Game Totals: An average of 145.10 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals at Home: An average of 146.80 pts in the previous 10 home games
- Over 152.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
- Over 152.5 at Home: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 home games
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 79.70 pts and allowed 65.40 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 83.30 pts and allowed 63.50 pts in the last 10 home games
NCAAB Table Select Season
| Southeastern | Overall | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Florida
|
26-7 | 2864 | 2376 | 488 | 18-3 | 8-4 | 1L |
Arkansas
|
26-8 | 3058 | 2723 | 335 | 20-3 | 6-5 | 5W |
Vanderbilt
|
26-8 | 2936 | 2557 | 379 | 15-3 | 11-5 | 1L |
Alabama
|
23-9 | 2935 | 2671 | 264 | 15-6 | 8-3 | 1L |
Georgia
|
22-10 | 2874 | 2533 | 341 | 15-6 | 7-4 | 1L |
|
Tennessee
|
22-11 | 2622 | 2289 | 333 | 16-5 | 6-6 | 1L |
Texas A&M
|
21-11 | 2807 | 2546 | 261 | 14-5 | 7-6 | 1L |
Missouri
|
20-12 | 2549 | 2411 | 138 | 15-4 | 5-8 | 3L |
Kentucky
|
21-13 | 2746 | 2510 | 236 | 16-6 | 5-7 | 1L |
Texas
|
18-14 | 2681 | 2458 | 223 | 13-7 | 5-7 | 3L |
Oklahoma
|
19-15 | 2813 | 2621 | 192 | 13-5 | 6-10 | 1L |
Auburn
|
17-16 | 2730 | 2620 | 110 | 14-6 | 3-10 | 1L |
LSU
|
15-17 | 2606 | 2512 | 94 | 10-9 | 5-8 | 4L |
Ole Miss
|
15-20 | 2656 | 2664 | -8 | 9-9 | 6-11 | 1L |
Mississippi State
|
13-19 | 2484 | 2618 | -134 | 9-10 | 4-9 | 6L |
South Carolina
|
13-19 | 2398 | 2447 | -49 | 11-8 | 2-11 | 1L |
| Big Ten | Overall | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Michigan
|
31-3 | 2952 | 2353 | 599 | 19-2 | 12-1 | 1L |
Nebraska
|
26-6 | 2473 | 2119 | 354 | 19-3 | 7-3 | 1L |
Michigan State
|
25-7 | 2526 | 2189 | 337 | 17-3 | 8-4 | 2L |
Purdue
|
27-8 | 2858 | 2455 | 403 | 16-5 | 11-3 | 4W |
|
Illinois
|
24-8 | 2700 | 2234 | 466 | 15-6 | 9-2 | 1L |
Wisconsin
|
24-10 | 2822 | 2581 | 241 | 16-2 | 8-8 | 1L |
UCLA
|
23-11 | 2643 | 2414 | 229 | 18-3 | 5-8 | 1L |
Ohio State
|
21-12 | 2633 | 2402 | 231 | 15-5 | 6-7 | 1L |
Iowa
|
21-12 | 2482 | 2177 | 305 | 17-3 | 4-9 | 1L |
Indiana
|
18-14 | 2501 | 2309 | 192 | 15-6 | 3-8 | 2L |
USC
|
18-14 | 2515 | 2494 | 21 | 11-7 | 7-7 | 8L |
Washington
|
16-17 | 2545 | 2430 | 115 | 11-6 | 5-11 | 1L |
Minnesota
|
15-17 | 2241 | 2193 | 48 | 13-8 | 2-9 | 1L |
Northwestern
|
15-19 | 2487 | 2447 | 40 | 11-9 | 4-10 | 1L |
Rutgers
|
14-19 | 2329 | 2479 | -150 | 11-7 | 3-12 | 1L |
Oregon
|
12-20 | 2267 | 2366 | -99 | 10-10 | 2-10 | 1L |
Penn State
|
12-20 | 2358 | 2539 | -181 | 10-10 | 2-10 | 3L |
Maryland
|
12-21 | 2300 | 2527 | -227 | 9-8 | 3-13 | 1L |
- Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
- PF = Total Points For
- PA = Total Points Against
- N. Pts = Point Differential
- Home = Home Record
- Away = Away Record
- Strk = Current Streak
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