Nebraska vs Illinois Prediction, Picks & Odds | 13 Dec 2025
College Basketball Betting Preview: Nebraska vs Illinois
The Nebraska Cornhuskers square off against the Illinois Fighting Illini, with tip-off scheduled for 16:00 on Saturday, December 13.
We’ve smashed into Nebraska +10.5 and this spread wager at -120 means we need the underdogs to avoid a heavy defeat against Illinois.
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Nebraska Cornhuskers previous game saw them claim a 90-60 home win over Wisconsin Badgers.
Illinois Fighting Illini got the win in their last game. A 88-80 triumph occurred on the road when meeting Ohio State Buckeyes.
Head-to-Head Statistics
It was Nebraska who came out on top when they last played Illini. A 80-74 (OT) win was recorded. Illini have won nine of the past 10 games that these teams have played.
| NCAAB | Overall | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Nebraska
|
18-0 | 1466 | 1176 | 290 | 14-0 | 4-0 | 18W |
Illinois
|
15-3 | 1532 | 1214 | 318 | 10-3 | 5-0 | 7W |
Nebraska vs Illinois Prediction & Picks
Your complete Nebraska vs Illinois betting guide is here, including our go-to match prediction, scoreline call, standout prop selections and a customized bet builder.
Game Prediction
We’re expecting Nebraska to keep the scoreline respectable in this college showdown. The spread of +10.5 looks generous at betting odds of -120.
The college basketball handicappers at Sportsgambler.com stay on top of injuries and team form that could impact the outcome. We also leave no stone unturned when analyzing the latest stats to support every prediction.
Key Nebraska vs Illinois stats:
Nebraska +10.5 Probability
Based on the odds from the top betting sites, there’s a 54.6% likelihood of our pick delivering a return. However, we think that the probability is close to 60% taking all factors into consideration. This college basketball bet can therefore be backed with confidence.
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Player Prop Picks
Rienk Mast (Nebraska) is available at -110 to total Over 17.5 points. We think this is the pick of the prop bets that are on offer when it comes to backing him on Player Points.
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Pryce Sandfort (Nebraska) is available at -185 to have Over 1.5 assists. We think it makes sense to stick with him when it comes to Overs and bettors can be confident with this Player Assists pick.
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Same Game Parlay Picks
We’ve got a same game parlay with three options: Nebraska +10.5, Over 158.5 and Rienk Mast (Nebraska) to score Over 17.5 points.
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Correct Score Prediction
77
-
84
Illinois
Let’s roll the dice and try the Illini to achieve a 84-77 winning scoreline. There are huge betting odds for this potential outcome and it’s a fun type of wager to enjoy.
Nebraska 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.
The favorites are 88% likely to win according to the sportsbooks’ latest Moneyline odds, with Illinois priced at -714 to triumph in this college game. Nebraska are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at +490.
There is a spread of 11.5 and total points has a line of 155.5. A Total bet is always available and can often provide value selections. If you want to back Over 155.5, it’s -110.
There are plenty of team props and game lines when it comes to wagering on college matchups and we recommend visiting the best basketball sportsbooks to find the wager that matches your view on the game.
Rienk Mast is the favorite to land the most baskets. You can back -110 that he gets Over 17.5 points. Alternatively, Under is trading at -120.
Instead of focusing on the overall outcome, some bettors prefer to look at the college basketball micro betting lines. As the name suggests, it means placing short-term in-game wagers and this might include Next Field Goal, with the options being for a two-pointer or a three-pointer.
- NCAAB: 31/01 2025 Illinois 74 Nebraska 80
- NCAAB: 16/03 2024 Nebraska 87 Illinois 98
- NCAAB: 05/02 2024 Nebraska 84 Illinois 87
- NCAAB: 01/02 2023 Nebraska 56 Illinois 72
- NCAAB: 11/01 2023 Illinois 76 Nebraska 50
- NCAAB: 12/01 2022 Illinois 81 Nebraska 71
- NCAAB: 26/02 2021 Nebraska 70 Illinois 86
- NCAAB: 13/02 2021 Illinois 77 Nebraska 72
- NCAAB: 25/02 2020 Nebraska 59 Illinois 71
- NCAAB: 02/02 2019 Nebraska 64 Illinois 71
Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
Nebraska Stats
Illinois Stats
- 10 wins and 0 defeats in the last 10 games
- 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
- +10.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in the last 10 games
- +10.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games on the road
- -10.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
- -10.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 home games
- Game Totals: An average of 151.00 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals on the Road: An average of 158.80 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
- Over 156.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
- Over 156.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 83.90 pts and allowed 67.10 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 77.30 pts and allowed 81.50 pts in the last 10 games on the road
- Game Totals: An average of 159.00 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals at Home: An average of 164.40 pts in the previous 10 home games
- Over 156.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
- Over 156.5 at Home: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 home games
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 88.60 pts and allowed 70.40 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 91.50 pts and allowed 72.90 pts in the last 10 home games
NCAAB Table Select Season
| Big Ten | Overall | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Nebraska
|
18-0 | 1466 | 1176 | 290 | 14-0 | 4-0 | 18W |
Purdue
|
17-1 | 1531 | 1225 | 306 | 13-1 | 4-0 | 9W |
Michigan
|
16-1 | 1582 | 1170 | 412 | 10-1 | 6-0 | 2W |
Michigan State
|
16-2 | 1423 | 1155 | 268 | 12-1 | 4-1 | 4W |
|
Illinois
|
15-3 | 1532 | 1214 | 318 | 10-3 | 5-0 | 7W |
USC
|
14-4 | 1501 | 1364 | 137 | 9-2 | 5-2 | 1L |
Wisconsin
|
13-5 | 1503 | 1362 | 141 | 10-1 | 3-4 | 4W |
Iowa
|
13-5 | 1412 | 1123 | 289 | 11-1 | 2-4 | 1W |
Ohio State
|
12-5 | 1416 | 1225 | 191 | 8-3 | 4-2 | 1W |
UCLA
|
12-6 | 1407 | 1251 | 156 | 10-1 | 2-5 | 1L |
Indiana
|
12-6 | 1469 | 1243 | 226 | 11-3 | 1-3 | 3L |
Minnesota
|
10-8 | 1310 | 1212 | 98 | 9-5 | 1-3 | 3L |
Washington
|
10-8 | 1442 | 1332 | 110 | 7-3 | 3-5 | 2L |
Penn State
|
9-8 | 1310 | 1277 | 33 | 8-6 | 1-2 | 4L |
Rutgers
|
9-9 | 1273 | 1340 | -67 | 9-3 | 0-6 | 1L |
Oregon
|
8-10 | 1353 | 1343 | 10 | 7-5 | 1-5 | 4L |
Northwestern
|
8-10 | 1392 | 1295 | 97 | 7-6 | 1-4 | 5L |
Maryland
|
7-10 | 1245 | 1327 | -82 | 6-4 | 1-6 | 4L |
- 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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