Southern vs Illinois Prediction, Picks & Odds | 29 Dec 2025
College Basketball Betting Preview: Southern vs Illinois
The Southern Jaguars square off against the Illinois Fighting Illini, with tip-off scheduled for 15:00 on Monday, December 29.
We’re confident about the number of points to be scored when Southern and Illinois take to the court. Therefore, the prediction is Under 162.5 points which is available at -105.
Southern Jaguars suffered a defeat in their previous game. A 111-67 scoreline occurred on the road against Baylor Bears.
Illinois Fighting Illini won their last game, beating Missouri Tigers at home. It was a 91-48 win.
Head-to-Head Statistics
Illini won the most recent matchup between these teams. A 88-60 victory was registered against Southern.
| NCAAB | Overall | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Illinois
|
24-8 | 2700 | 2234 | 466 | 15-6 | 9-2 | 1L |
Southern
|
17-17 | 2707 | 2650 | 57 | 9-5 | 8-12 | 1L |
Southern vs Illinois Prediction & Picks
Head into Southern vs Illinois with expert betting insights, including our main match prediction, expected scoreline, key player prop picks and a thoughtfully built bet builder.
Game Prediction
Don’t expect fireworks in this college matchup. The two teams might not score a huge combined total and our pick is to back Under 162.5 points at odds of -105.
Tracking injury updates is a big part of our college hoops analysis and team news plays a major role in shaping our basketball picks. We combine this with recent form and the most important stats to get a complete picture.
Key Southern vs Illinois stats:
Under 162.5 Probability
The top betting apps imply that our pick has a 51.3% prospect of delivering a return. Taking all factors into consideration, our analysts think there’s a stronger chance of success and have a probability interval between 55-60%. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.
We recommend moving the line if you want more juice from your Total bet. If you’re going Under, then consider a slightly riskier wager which has a bigger payout.
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Player Prop Picks
Kylan Boswell (Illini) can be wagered to total Under 15.5 points at -110. When it comes to his Player Points outcome, we are fairly confident he will total below the line.
Latest Kylan Boswell Player Prop Odds
Andrej Stojakovic (Illini) can be wagered to total Under 16.5 points at -105. We’re happy to take this selection when it comes to him failing to cover the total on Player Points.
Latest Andrej Stojakovic Player Prop Odds
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Same Game Parlay Picks
We’ve got a same game parlay with three options: Under 163.5, Southern +32.5 and Kylan Boswell (Illinois) to score Under 15.5 points.
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Correct Score Prediction
64
-
92
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 92-64 win which will hopefully go close.
Southern 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.
Southern are such big underdogs for this college game that some sportsbooks aren’t even offering the Moneyline. However, the spread is an attractive option for bettors as it presents a more level playing field.
The spread currently stands at 32.5 and the total points line is 163.5. A Total wager relates to the number of points that will be scored overall. Those that want to back Under 163.5 can find odds of -110 available.
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.
The favorite to score most points is Andrej Stojakovic. You can get -125 that he scores Over 16.5 points or -105 that he goes Under.
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Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
Southern Stats
Illinois Stats
- 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
- 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
- +31.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 9 of the last 10 games
- +31.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games on the road
- -31.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 games
- -31.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 home games
- Game Totals: An average of 164.70 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals on the Road: An average of 165.00 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
- Over 162.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
- Over 162.5 on the Road: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games on the road
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 86.50 pts and allowed 78.20 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 75.20 pts and allowed 89.80 pts in the last 10 games on the road
- Game Totals: An average of 154.10 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals at Home: An average of 158.70 pts in the previous 10 home games
- Over 162.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
- Over 162.5 at Home: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 home games
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 83.10 pts and allowed 71.00 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 89.40 pts and allowed 69.30 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 |
| Southwestern Athletic | Overall | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Alabama A&M
|
18-15 | 2378 | 2393 | -15 | 12-6 | 6-9 | 1L |
Bethune-Cookman
|
17-15 | 2412 | 2462 | -50 | 10-4 | 7-11 | 2L |
Prairie View
|
18-17 | 2762 | 2662 | 100 | 11-4 | 7-13 | 7W |
|
Southern
|
17-17 | 2707 | 2650 | 57 | 9-5 | 8-12 | 1L |
Florida A&M
|
13-16 | 2030 | 2177 | -147 | 8-5 | 5-11 | 1L |
Grambling State
|
14-19 | 2321 | 2314 | 7 | 9-5 | 5-14 | 1L |
Arkansas-Pine Bluff
|
13-19 | 2472 | 2593 | -121 | 7-4 | 6-15 | 1L |
Texas Southern
|
12-18 | 2251 | 2339 | -88 | 9-6 | 3-12 | 2L |
Jackson State
|
12-21 | 2318 | 2764 | -446 | 8-4 | 4-17 | 1L |
Alabama State
|
10-22 | 2341 | 2473 | -132 | 6-7 | 4-15 | 3L |
Alcorn State
|
9-23 | 2141 | 2566 | -425 | 6-4 | 3-19 | 1L |
Miss Valley State
|
3-30 | 2120 | 2739 | -619 | 2-10 | 1-20 | 3L |
- 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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