LIU vs Illinois Prediction, Picks & Odds | 22 Nov 2025

College Basketball Betting Preview: LIU vs Illinois

The LIU Sharks face the Illinois Fighting Illini, with tip-off scheduled for 14:00 on Saturday, November 22.

There are good reasons for anticipating that the LIU Sharks and Illinois points tally will be lower than the line. If you agree with our prediction of Under 162.5, you will find -110 available.

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LIU Sharks were beaten in their previous game and this was on the road. Fordham Rams claimed a 69-53 win.

Illinois Fighting Illini were defeated last time out. They were beaten at home to Alabama Crimson Tide by a 90-86 scoreline.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Illinois	4-1	477	357	120	4-1	0-0	1L
LIU	3-2	378	399	-21	1-0	2-2	1L

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LIU vs Illinois Prediction & Picks

We dive into the best LIU vs Illinois betting angles, including a key match prediction, our correct score forecast and a value-focused bet builder. Read on for the full breakdown.

Game Prediction

Don’t expect fireworks in this college matchup. The two teams might not score a huge combined total and our pick is to back Under 162.5 points at odds of -110.

Our basketball predictions are rooted in solid team news and up-to-date form for each team. We also dig deep to uncover the most relevant stats that help guide and strengthen our college hoops picks.

Key LIU vs Illinois stats:

• The 162.5 line hasn’t been covered in 17 of the last 20 LIU games on the road.
• The 162.5 line hasn’t been covered in 8 of the last 10 LIU games.
• The 162.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 2 LIU games on the road.
• The 162.5 line hasn’t been covered in 11 of the last 20 Illinois games at home.

Under 162.5 Probability

The latest odds at the best betting apps suggest our pick carries a 52.4% chance of winning. However, we think that the probability is close to 60% taking all factors into consideration. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

LIU 63 - 93 Illinois

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LIU 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.

Illinois are massive favorites for this college game, with some sportsbooks not even offering Moneyline wagering. Therefore, they’re available on the spread depending on what you expect the winning margin to be.

There is a spread of 33.5 and total points has a line of 162.5. Having a wager on the Totals is one of the most popular basketball bets. Those expecting a low total can back Under 162.5 at -110.

The best betting sites offer stacks of team props and game lines when it comes to most college basketball contests. Make sure you look through all the available options before deciding which bet to place.

Moneyline

LIU

-

Illinois

-

Point Spread

LIU +33.5

-104

Illinois -33.5

-118

Total Points

Under 162.5

-110

Over 162.5

-110

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Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

LIU Stats

Illinois Stats

Moneyline

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

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +33.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in the last 10 games
• +33.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -33.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 games
• -33.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 141.40 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 142.60 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 162.5: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games
• Over 162.5 on the Road: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 72.40 pts and allowed 69.00 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 71.10 pts and allowed 71.50 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 167.30 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 168.00 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 162.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 162.5 at Home: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 89.70 pts and allowed 77.60 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 90.50 pts and allowed 77.50 pts in the last 10 home games

NCAAB Table Select Season 2025/20262024/20252023/20242022/20232021/20222020/20212019/2020

Big Ten	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Iowa	5-0	451	313	138	5-0	0-0	5W
Michigan State	5-0	395	317	78	4-0	1-0	5W
Indiana	5-0	441	312	129	5-0	0-0	5W
Michigan	4-0	359	286	73	3-0	1-0	4W
Purdue	5-0	433	358	75	4-0	1-0	5W
Oregon	4-0	297	266	31	4-0	0-0	4W
Penn State	5-0	410	331	79	4-0	1-0	5W
USC	4-0	402	320	82	4-0	0-0	4W
Ohio State	5-0	442	344	98	5-0	0-0	5W
Nebraska	5-0	440	340	100	5-0	0-0	5W
Illinois	4-1	477	357	120	4-1	0-0	1L
Northwestern	4-1	415	324	91	3-1	1-0	1L
Wisconsin	4-1	443	358	85	4-0	0-1	1L
Minnesota	4-1	380	312	68	4-0	0-1	2W
Washington	4-1	427	360	67	3-0	1-1	2W
UCLA	4-1	381	316	65	4-1	0-0	1W
Rutgers	4-1	371	323	48	4-1	0-0	1L
Maryland	4-1	411	367	44	3-1	1-0	3W

Northeast	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Central Conn. St.	3-2	370	323	47	1-0	2-2	1W
LIU	3-2	378	399	-21	1-0	2-2	1L
Mercyhurst	3-3	425	384	41	2-0	1-3	1L
Le Moyne	2-3	377	369	8	2-0	0-3	1W
New Haven	2-4	334	424	-90	1-2	1-2	1L
Stonehill	2-5	486	513	-27	2-0	0-5	1W
Fairleigh Dickinson	1-4	372	425	-53	1-0	0-4	1W
Wagner	0-4	266	305	-39	0-0	0-4	4L
St. Francis (PA)	0-4	257	359	-102	0-1	0-3	4L
Chicago State	0-6	385	524	-139	0-1	0-5	6L

• 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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