Minnesota vs Illinois Prediction, Picks & Odds | 17 Jan 2026
College Basketball Betting Preview: Minnesota vs Illinois
The Minnesota Golden Gophers go up against the Illinois Fighting Illini, with tip-off scheduled for 12:00 on Saturday, January 17.
If you agree with our prediction that Illinois can be superior to Minnesota, you can get -110 for this selection against the spread. The favorites should be capable of covering the -15.5 line.
Minnesota Golden Gophers were beaten 78-75 in their previous game, being turned over at home to Wisconsin Badgers.
Illinois Fighting Illini got the win in their last game. A 79-68 triumph occurred on the road when meeting Northwestern Wildcats.
Head-to-Head Statistics
The last matchup between Illini and Minnesota saw the former win. It was a 95-74 scoreline. It’s been eight wins on the bounce for Illini when playing Minnesota. On the head-to-head front, they have won 9 of the past 10.
| NCAAB | Overall | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Illinois
|
22-7 | 2454 | 2017 | 437 | 14-5 | 8-2 | 2L |
Minnesota
|
14-15 | 2060 | 1978 | 82 | 12-7 | 2-8 | 1W |
Minnesota vs Illinois Prediction & Picks
Our Minnesota vs Illinois betting tips provide expert coverage of all major angles, including our main match prediction, top player prop picks, correct score recommendation and best bet builder insights.
Game Prediction
Let’s go for the big favorites at a generous -15.5 on the spread. We like this pick and are able to get -110 that Illinois win this college showdown by a sizeable margin.
Incoming team news often impacts the betting lines and odds in significant ways. Our college hoops handicappers factor this in alongside recent form, while key stats are also carefully weighed to strengthen each basketball pick.
Key Minnesota vs Illinois stats:
Illini -15.5 Probability
According to the top sportsbooks, our pick has a 52.4% chance of winning. After careful examination, our cappers calculate this probability to be closer to 60%. It is the reason why we are recommending this college basketball wager.
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Player Prop Picks
Keaton Wagler (Illini) can be backed to score Over 15.5 points at -135. We have a strong conviction that he is able to cover the total when it comes to betting on Player Points.
Latest Keaton Wagler Player Prop Odds
Andrej Stojakovic (Illini) can be backed to record Under 0.5 assists at +150. There is a strong case for siding with him to fall short of the required total on the Player Assists line.
Latest Andrej Stojakovic Player Prop Odds
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Same Game Parlay Picks
Take a same game parlay that incorporates Illinois to cover the -16.5 spread combined with Over 142.5. Add in Keaton Wagler (Illinois) to score Over 15.5 points.
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Correct Score Prediction
63
-
81
Illinois
There’s a huge payout on the cards should you correctly predict the correct score. We’re siding with the Illini to claim a 81-63 win which will hopefully go close.
Minnesota vs Illinois 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.
At betting odds of -1667 with the sportsbooks, Illinois are regarded as 94% likely to win this college game. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +920 about Minnesota.
There is a spread of 15.5 and total points has a line of 142.5. There are many ways to bet on basketball including the Totals. If you’re wanting to back Over 142.5, the odds are -110.
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The favorite to hit the most buckets is Cade Tyson. Odds of -127 can be found for him scoring Over 17.5 points and there is -102 for him to go Under.
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- NCAAB: 09/02 2025 Illinois 95 Minnesota 74
- NCAAB: 29/02 2024 Minnesota 97 Illinois 105
- NCAAB: 21/02 2023 Minnesota 69 Illinois 78
- NCAAB: 17/01 2023 Illinois 78 Minnesota 60
- NCAAB: 05/01 2022 Illinois 76 Minnesota 53
- NCAAB: 20/02 2021 Illinois 94 Minnesota 63
- NCAAB: 16/12 2020 Minnesota 65 Illinois 92
- NCAAB: 31/01 2020 Minnesota 51 Illinois 59
- NCAAB: 31/01 2019 Illinois 75 Minnesota 86
- NCAAB: 17/01 2019 Minnesota 68 Illinois 95
Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
Minnesota Stats
Illinois Stats
- 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
- 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
- +15.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 9 of the last 10 games
- +15.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games on the road
- -15.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games
- -15.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 home games
- Game Totals: An average of 140.40 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals on the Road: An average of 137.40 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
- Over 139.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
- Over 139.5 on the Road: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 73.00 pts and allowed 67.40 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 66.00 pts and allowed 71.40 pts in the last 10 games on the road
- Game Totals: An average of 145.20 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals at Home: An average of 151.70 pts in the previous 10 home games
- Over 139.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
- Over 139.5 at Home: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 home games
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 79.30 pts and allowed 65.90 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 83.90 pts and allowed 67.80 pts in the last 10 home games
NCAAB Table Select Season
| Big Ten | Overall | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Michigan
|
27-2 | 2580 | 1993 | 587 | 16-1 | 11-1 | 2W |
Nebraska
|
25-4 | 2279 | 1898 | 381 | 18-2 | 7-2 | 3W |
Michigan State
|
24-5 | 2271 | 1924 | 347 | 16-2 | 8-3 | 4W |
|
Illinois
|
22-7 | 2454 | 2017 | 437 | 14-5 | 8-2 | 2L |
Purdue
|
22-7 | 2387 | 2028 | 359 | 15-4 | 7-3 | 2L |
Wisconsin
|
20-9 | 2406 | 2205 | 201 | 14-2 | 6-7 | 1W |
Iowa
|
20-9 | 2195 | 1886 | 309 | 16-2 | 4-7 | 1L |
UCLA
|
19-10 | 2256 | 2078 | 178 | 16-2 | 3-8 | 1L |
Ohio State
|
18-11 | 2309 | 2122 | 187 | 13-5 | 5-6 | 1W |
USC
|
18-11 | 2296 | 2231 | 65 | 11-6 | 7-5 | 5L |
Indiana
|
17-12 | 2285 | 2097 | 188 | 14-5 | 3-7 | 4L |
|
Minnesota
|
14-15 | 2060 | 1978 | 82 | 12-7 | 2-8 | 1W |
Washington
|
14-15 | 2210 | 2109 | 101 | 9-6 | 5-9 | 1L |
Northwestern
|
13-16 | 2137 | 2102 | 35 | 10-8 | 3-8 | 3W |
Rutgers
|
12-17 | 2037 | 2187 | -150 | 10-7 | 2-10 | 1W |
Penn State
|
12-17 | 2168 | 2295 | -127 | 10-9 | 2-8 | 1W |
Oregon
|
11-18 | 2068 | 2137 | -69 | 9-9 | 2-9 | 1L |
Maryland
|
11-18 | 2049 | 2236 | -187 | 9-7 | 2-11 | 2L |
- 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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