Jackson State vs Illinois Prediction, Picks & Odds | 03 Nov 2025

College Basketball Betting Preview: Jackson State vs Illinois

The Jackson State Tigers battle the Illinois Fighting Illini, with tip-off scheduled for 20:30 on Monday, November 3. Our betting preview features expert NCAAB predictions, betting tips, the latest odds and H2H stats.

Big Line Looks Juicy for the Underdogs

Jackson State might not be a complete pushover against Illinois and we fancy them against the spread. You can get a generous +30.5 and the underdogs are available at -110.

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Illini Beat Jackson State in Pair’s Last Matchup

Jackson State Tigers lost when they last took to the court. They were turned over 60-56 at home to Alabama State.

Illinois Fighting Illini lost 84-75 to Kentucky Wildcats in their last game.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Illini beat Jackson State when the teams last met. It was a 71-47 scoreline.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Illinois	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Jackson State	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-

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Jackson State vs Illinois Prediction & Picks

Get ahead of the game with our Jackson State vs Illinois betting rundown, featuring our trusted match prediction, most likely correct score outcome and a fully loaded bet builder.

Game Prediction

We like the look of the underdogs +30.5 at odds of -110. We think Jackson State can take on the big favorites and put up a strong showing in this college matchup.

Our college basketball handicappers start by reviewing the latest team news for each team, followed by a close look at recent form. That information is then applied to the most relevant stats to reach a well-informed verdict.

Key Jackson State vs Illinois stats:

• The +30.5 line has been covered by JSU in 20 consecutive games.
• The -30.5 line hasn’t been covered by Illinois in 20 consecutive games.

Jackson State +30.5 Probability

If you go by the top sportsbooks, our pick has a 52.4% chance of winning. However, our analysts think that the probability is close to 60% taking all factors into consideration. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this college basketball bet.

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Correct Score Prediction

Jackson State 63 - 89 Illinois

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Jackson State vs Illinois Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Illini Certain to Win According to the Books

Some sportsbooks won’t be offering Moneyline wagering for this college game considering Jackson State are massive underdogs. Many bettors like to consider the Spread as an alternative, with this suiting all types of bankroll.

The spread is 29.5 and the total points line is currently 157.5. There are many ways to bet on basketball including the Totals. Those expecting a low total can back Under 157.5 at -110.

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Moneyline

JSU

-

Illinois

-

Point Spread

JSU +29.5

-106

Illinois -29.5

-114

Total Points

Under 157.5

-110

Over 157.5

-114

Player Props & Micro Betting

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Last 5 & H2H

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Jackson State Stats

Illinois Stats

Moneyline

• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +30.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in the last 10 games
• +30.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -30.5 Betting Line: Have not covered the spread in any of the last 10 games
• -30.5 Betting Line at Home: Have not covered the spread in any of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 139.40 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 146.60 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 158.5: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games
• Over 158.5 on the Road: Covered in 1 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 74.10 pts and allowed 65.30 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 74.80 pts and allowed 71.80 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 163.70 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 163.50 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 158.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 158.5 at Home: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 80.00 pts and allowed 83.70 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 81.60 pts and allowed 81.90 pts in the last 10 home games

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Big Ten	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Illinois	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Indiana	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Iowa	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Maryland	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Michigan	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Minnesota	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Nebraska	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Northwestern	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Oregon	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Penn State	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Purdue	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Rutgers	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
USC	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
UCLA	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Washington	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Wisconsin	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-

Southwestern Athletic	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Alabama A&M	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Alabama State	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Alcorn State	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Arkansas-Pine Bluff	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Bethune-Cookman	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Florida A&M	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Grambling State	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Jackson State	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Miss Valley State	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Prairie View	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Southern	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Texas Southern	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-

• 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