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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
UConn
|
29-5 | 2635 | 2214 | 421 | 18-2 | 11-3 | 1L |
Illinois
|
24-8 | 2700 | 2234 | 466 | 15-6 | 9-2 | 1L |
UConn vs Illinois Prediction & Picks
Take in the full UConn vs Illinois betting outlook — from our expert match prediction and correct score pick to player prop insights and a bet builder tailored for value.
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:
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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Player Prop Picks
Keaton Wagler (Illini) can be wagered to score Over 12.5 points at -105. He should be capable of going over the total which looks attractive when it comes to having a bet on Player Points.
Latest Keaton Wagler Player Prop Odds
Andrej Stojakovic (Illini) can be backed to secure Over 3.5 rebounds at -154. The best bet could be to go for a Player Rebounds wager as we think he’ll cover the total.
Latest Andrej Stojakovic Player Prop Odds
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Same Game Parlay Picks
We’ve loaded up a same game parlay with the combined picks of Illinois +2.5, Under 154.5 and Keaton Wagler (Illinois) to score Over 12.5 points.
Many betting sites now allow you to place a same game parlay on each individual basketball game. It means that you can create a personalised wager at bigger odds, with there generally being no limit as to the number of picks.
Correct Score Prediction
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 below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
Sportsbooks’ favorites UConn are regarded as likeliest victors for this college game and the -192 about them triumphing means a 66% chance based on their current Moneyline betting odds. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Illinois are trading at +158.
4.5 is the spread and 151.5 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 151.5, then the odds are -110.
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Andrej Stojakovic is the favorite to land the most baskets. You can back -110 that he gets Over 15.5 points. Alternatively, Under is trading at -120.
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Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
UConn Stats
Illinois Stats
- 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
- 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
- -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
- +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
- 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
- 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
| 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 |
| Big East | Overall | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
UConn
|
29-5 | 2635 | 2214 | 421 | 18-2 | 11-3 | 1L |
St. John's
|
28-6 | 2773 | 2379 | 394 | 18-3 | 10-3 | 6W |
Villanova
|
24-8 | 2469 | 2265 | 204 | 15-4 | 9-4 | 1L |
Seton Hall
|
21-12 | 2321 | 2156 | 165 | 13-5 | 8-7 | 1L |
DePaul
|
16-16 | 2248 | 2226 | 22 | 12-9 | 4-7 | 3L |
Butler
|
16-16 | 2540 | 2481 | 59 | 13-8 | 3-8 | 1L |
Georgetown
|
16-18 | 2503 | 2479 | 24 | 10-8 | 6-10 | 1L |
Creighton
|
15-17 | 2404 | 2401 | 3 | 11-6 | 4-11 | 1L |
Providence
|
15-18 | 2815 | 2772 | 43 | 10-7 | 5-11 | 1L |
Xavier
|
15-18 | 2586 | 2661 | -75 | 13-7 | 2-11 | 1L |
Marquette
|
12-20 | 2405 | 2425 | -20 | 10-9 | 2-11 | 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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