UConn vs Illinois Prediction, Picks & Odds | 28 Nov 2025

College Basketball Betting Preview: UConn vs Illinois

The UConn Huskies battle the Illinois Fighting Illini, with tip-off scheduled for 12:30 on Friday, November 28.

We’re expecting a spirited performance from Illinois which leads us to backing the underdogs against the spread when meeting UConn. They should be able to cover the +2.5 line where -115 can be found.

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Illinois Fighting Illini won their previous game, beating UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros at home. It was a 87-73 win.

UConn Huskies were winners last time out. It was a 72-49 home victory against Bryant Bulldogs.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was a 77-52 win for UConn when they last played Illini.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Illinois	6-1	662	488	174	6-1	0-0	2W
UConn	5-1	503	368	135	4-1	1-0	1W

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UConn vs Illinois Prediction & Picks

Step into UConn 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

We’ve lined up a pick which requires Illinois to keep close to the favorites in this college matchup. We think that the line of +2.5 can be covered and you can secure -115.

Our expert college basketball handicappers study recent form and take injuries into account when assessing each matchup. Before delivering a verdict, we combine that insight with the latest stats to strengthen our analysis.

Key UConn vs Illinois stats:

• The +2.5 line has been covered by Illinois in 9 of their last 10 games at home.
• The +2.5 line has been covered by Illinois in 4 of their last 5 games.
• The +2.5 line has been covered by Illinois in 2 consecutive games.
• The -2.5 line hasn’t been covered by UConn in 4 of their last 5 games on the road.
• The -2.5 line hasn’t been covered by UConn in 6 of their last 10 games on the road.
• The -2.5 line hasn’t been covered by UConn in 3 consecutive games on the road.

Illini +2.5 Probability

The best betting sites make it a 53.5% chance that our pick will deliver a return. However, we have this number closer to 60% based on our in-depth research. It's therefore regarded as a value wager.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

UConn 73 - 75 Illinois

the Illini are available at massive odds to register a 75-73 victory and they might have the edge. This should be a close game and there won’t be much between the teams.

UConn 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.

Sportsbooks’ favorites UConn are regarded as likeliest victors for this college game and the -145 about them triumphing means a 59% chance based on their current Moneyline betting odds. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Illinois are trading at +120.

2.5 is the spread and 154.5 is the total points line. A bet on the Totals allows fans to use the latest basketball data to good effect. If you fancy Under 154.5, then the odds are -105.

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Moneyline

UConn

-145

Illinois

+120

Point Spread

UConn -2.5

-105

Illinois +2.5

-115

Total Points

Under 154.5

-105

Over 154.5

-115

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UConn Stats

Illinois Stats

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
• 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• -2.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
• -2.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +2.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
• +2.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 9 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 141.10 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 145.20 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 154.5: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games
• Over 154.5 on the Road: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 78.00 pts and allowed 63.10 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 72.80 pts and allowed 72.40 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 162.10 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 167.70 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 154.5: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games
• Over 154.5 at Home: Covered in 9 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 88.80 pts and allowed 73.30 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 94.20 pts and allowed 73.50 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	7-0	656	473	183	5-0	2-0	7W
Iowa	7-0	584	428	156	6-0	1-0	7W
Ohio State	6-0	555	404	151	6-0	0-0	6W
Indiana	6-0	527	381	146	6-0	0-0	6W
Michigan State	6-0	484	373	111	4-0	2-0	6W
Nebraska	7-0	606	498	108	7-0	0-0	7W
Purdue	6-0	519	414	105	5-0	1-0	6W
USC	7-0	643	543	100	5-0	2-0	7W
Penn State	6-1	571	495	76	5-1	1-0	1W
Illinois	6-1	662	488	174	6-1	0-0	2W
Northwestern	5-1	494	401	93	4-1	1-0	1W
Wisconsin	4-1	443	358	85	4-0	0-1	1L
Washington	4-1	427	360	67	3-0	1-1	2W
UCLA	5-2	539	442	97	5-1	0-1	1L
Minnesota	4-2	445	389	56	4-1	0-1	1L
Maryland	5-3	618	639	-21	4-1	1-2	2L
Rutgers	4-3	494	476	18	4-1	0-2	3L
Oregon	4-3	516	523	-7	4-2	0-1	3L

Big East	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Georgetown	5-0	411	349	62	4-0	1-0	5W
Seton Hall	7-1	606	491	115	5-0	2-1	1W
UConn	5-1	503	368	135	4-1	1-0	1W
Butler	5-1	542	436	106	5-0	0-1	2W
Villanova	5-1	500	412	88	4-0	1-1	5W
DePaul	4-2	484	410	74	4-2	0-0	2W
Providence	4-2	559	495	64	3-0	1-2	2W
St. John's	4-3	646	535	111	3-2	1-1	1L
Marquette	4-3	584	521	63	4-2	0-1	1W
Creighton	4-3	524	496	28	4-0	0-3	1W
Xavier	4-3	524	514	10	4-2	0-1	1W

• 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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