Northwestern vs Illinois Prediction, Picks & Odds | 04 Feb 2026
College Basketball Betting Preview: Northwestern vs Illinois
The Northwestern Wildcats square off against the Illinois Fighting Illini, with tip-off scheduled for 21:00 on Wednesday, February 4.
We’ve identified a betting angle for Northwestern vs Illinois on the totals. Our prediction is Under 151.5 points which can be backed at odds of -105.
Northwestern Wildcats lost when they last took to the court. They were turned over 76-62 at home to Washington Huskies.
Illinois Fighting Illini got the win in their last game. A 78-69 triumph occurred on the road when meeting Nebraska Cornhuskers.
Head-to-Head Statistics
Illini have won two on the spin against Northwestern. They won 83-74 at home and 79-68 on the road. The past 10 H2H games have seen Illini land seven wins.
| NCAAB | Overall | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Illinois
|
24-8 | 2700 | 2234 | 466 | 15-6 | 9-2 | 1L |
Northwestern
|
15-19 | 2487 | 2447 | 40 | 11-9 | 4-10 | 1L |
Northwestern vs Illinois Prediction & Picks
Our Northwestern 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
We’re going for a modest total for this upcoming college contest. Under 151.5 points could be on the money and our pick is currently available at -105.
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 Northwestern vs Illinois stats:
Under 151.5 Probability
Based on the latest odds from the top sportsbooks, our pick carries a 51.3% chance of winning. Based on our in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be closer to 60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this college basketball wager.
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Player Prop Picks
Nick Martinelli (Northwestern) is available at -120 to have Under 1.5 assists. We can feel confident that he might fall short on the Player Assists front as the total looks too high.
Latest Nick Martinelli Player Prop Odds
David Mirkovic (Illini) can be wagered to record Under 12.5 points at -130. We’re happy to take this selection when it comes to him failing to cover the total on Player Points.
Latest David Mirkovic Player Prop Odds
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Same Game Parlay Picks
We’ve loaded up a same game parlay with the combined picks of Under 150.5, Illinois -14.5 and Nick Martinelli (Northwestern) to get Under 1.5 assists.
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Correct Score Prediction
64
-
82
Illinois
Should you wish to go for a speculative bet, try the Illini to win 82-64 on the correct score lines. This should be a fun wager which could potentially yield a huge return.
Northwestern 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.
Illinois are strong -2500 favorites to win this college game according to the Moneyline betting odds. The sportsbooks give them a 96% chance of claiming victory. For those wanting to back Northwestern, you will find +1060 about the underdogs.
The spread currently stands at 15.5 and the total points line is 150.5. Basketball fans regularly enjoy the opportunity to bet on the Totals. If you’re going for Under 150.5, this outcome can be backed at -110.
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In terms of hitting the most buckets, favorite Nick Martinelli is available at -118 to rack up Over 22.5 points. If you want to go Under, then -110 is available.
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- NCAAB: 15/01 2026 Illinois 79 Northwestern 68
- NCAAB: 26/01 2025 Northwestern 74 Illinois 83
- NCAAB: 07/12 2024 Illinois 66 Northwestern 70
- NCAAB: 25/01 2024 Illinois 91 Northwestern 96
- NCAAB: 03/01 2024 Northwestern 66 Illinois 96
- NCAAB: 24/02 2023 Northwestern 62 Illinois 66
- NCAAB: 05/01 2023 Illinois 60 Northwestern 73
- NCAAB: 13/02 2022 Northwestern 66 Illinois 73
- NCAAB: 29/01 2022 Illinois 59 Northwestern 56
- NCAAB: 17/02 2021 Northwestern 66 Illinois 73
Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
Northwestern Stats
Illinois Stats
- 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
- 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
- +14.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 9 of the last 10 games
- +14.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in the last 10 games on the road
- -14.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games
- -14.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 home games
- Game Totals: An average of 146.00 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals on the Road: An average of 141.20 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
- Over 151.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
- Over 151.5 on the Road: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games on the road
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 71.90 pts and allowed 74.10 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 68.70 pts and allowed 72.50 pts in the last 10 games on the road
- Game Totals: An average of 147.10 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals at Home: An average of 147.80 pts in the previous 10 home games
- Over 151.5: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games
- Over 151.5 at Home: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 home games
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 80.50 pts and allowed 66.60 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 82.90 pts and allowed 64.90 pts in the last 10 home games
NCAAB Table Select Season
| 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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