Oregon vs Illinois Prediction, Picks & Odds | 03 Mar 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Oregon vs Illinois

The Oregon Ducks go up against the Illinois Fighting Illini, with tip-off scheduled for 21:00 on Tuesday, March 3.

We’re confident that Illinois can enjoy a big win in their clash against Oregon, leading us to go against the spread at -18.5. This line makes lots of appeal and there are odds of -120 available.

Oregon Ducks suffered a defeat in their previous game. A 63-62 scoreline occurred on the road against Northwestern Wildcats.

Illinois Fighting Illini lost their last game, being beaten at home to Michigan Wolverines 84-70.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Illini had the edge in the most recent matchup between these teams. They recorded a 109-77 win over Oregon.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Illinois	22-7	2454	2017	437	14-5	8-2	2L
Oregon	11-18	2068	2137	-69	9-9	2-9	1L

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Oregon vs Illinois Prediction & Picks

Step into Oregon vs Illinois with confidence as we bring you our main match prediction, projected scoreline and a custom-built bet builder. Dive into each section below for the latest insights.

Game Prediction

Illinois at -18.5 on the spread really stand out in this college game. We are prepared to wager at odds of -120 and expect the favorites to cover this line.

Injuries can influence the outcome and our college basketball handicappers factor that in alongside the latest form guide. We apply the same approach to the stats to build the clearest picture of how the game might unfold.

Key Oregon vs Illinois stats:

• The -18.5 line has been covered by Illinois in 6 of their last 10 games at home.

Illini -18.5 Probability

The best sportsbooks are estimating that there is a 54.6% chance of this pick winning. Our cappers think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be closer to 60%. This is why we regard this as a value bet.

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Our Game Prediction

Illinois -18.5 @ -120 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Oregon 59 - 80 Illinois

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Oregon 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.

The sportsbooks are taking no chances with their Moneyline odds of -5000 about Illinois which reflects they have a 98% chance of winning this college game. The market suggests that Oregon are least likely to win at +1280.

17.5 is the spread and 145.5 is the total points line. The Totals offers basketball fans an alternative way of getting involved. Those expecting a low total can back Under 145.5 at -105.

The good news is that you’ll find a strong selection of game lines and team props for most college contests. The best basketball betting sites provide a wide range of pre-game and in-game wagering options.

Moneyline

Oregon

+1280

Illinois

-5000

Point Spread

Oregon +17.5

-102

Illinois -17.5

-120

Total Points

Under 145.5

-105

Over 145.5

-115

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Oregon Stats

Illinois Stats

Moneyline

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

Moneyline

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

Point Spread

• +18.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in the last 10 games
• +18.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 9 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -18.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games
• -18.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 138.90 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 143.90 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 145.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 145.5 on the Road: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 66.30 pts and allowed 72.60 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 67.70 pts and allowed 76.20 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 156.60 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 145.00 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 145.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 145.5 at Home: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 83.30 pts and allowed 73.30 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 81.80 pts and allowed 63.20 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
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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