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
|
24-8 | 2700 | 2234 | 466 | 15-6 | 9-2 | 1L |
Oregon
|
12-20 | 2267 | 2366 | -99 | 10-10 | 2-10 | 1L |
Oregon vs Illinois Prediction & Picks
We dive into the best Oregon vs Illinois betting angles, including an expert match prediction, correct score forecast, top player prop bets and a value-focused bet builder.
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:
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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Player Prop Picks
Keaton Wagler (Illini) can be backed to score Under 18.5 points at -105. We’re expecting him to fall short of the Player Points line which makes an Unders bet really appealing.
Latest Keaton Wagler Player Prop Odds
Tomislav Ivisic (Illini) can be wagered to record Over 6.5 rebounds at -118. The best bet could be to go for a Player Rebounds wager as we think he’ll cover the total.
Latest Tomislav Ivisic Player Prop Odds
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Same Game Parlay Picks
We’ve compiled a same game parlay that includes Illinois -18.5 on the spread, along with Under 146.5 and Keaton Wagler (Illinois) to score Under 18.5 points.
A basketball same game parlay is an awesome way of cheering on different selections within the same game. You can predict a number of outcomes and get bigger odds than a single wager. The odds can combine to great effect.
Correct Score Prediction
59
-
80
Illinois
There are lots of different ways to back the Illini on the correct score betting and something like 80-59 in their favor might be along the right lines at massive odds.
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 -3333 about Illinois which reflects they have a 97% chance of winning this college game. The market suggests that Oregon are least likely to win at +1200.
17.5 is the spread and 147.5 is the total points line. The Totals offers basketball fans an alternative way of getting involved. Those expecting a low total can back Under 147.5 at -115.
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.
Nate Bittle is the favorite to land the most baskets. You can get -105 that he scores Over 18.5 points or -120 that he goes Under.
It’s good to consider all wagering options when it comes to college basketball and micro betting can be an exciting way to get involved in the action. When everything goes in-game, consider whether the next shot will be a Two or a Three-pointer.
Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
Oregon Stats
Illinois Stats
- 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
- 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
- +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
- -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
- 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
- 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
| 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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