Northwestern vs Illinois Basketball Odds

The Wildcats will play the Fighting Illini on Tuesday, January 2nd, 2024. Your timezone's tip off time is 9:00 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.

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Best Wildcats at Fighting Illini Odds


Best Point Spread Betting Odds
Underdog

Northwestern
Favorite

Illinois
Illinois has a -5.5 -115 point spread at BetMGM OH. They are the point spread favorite in this matchup. Northwestern has a +5.5 -105 point spread at BetMGM OH. Northwestern is the point spread underdog. Review how to bet on a point spread with our text and video tutorials.

Best Total Betting Odds
OverUnder
BetMGM has the best over line of 140.5 points. Risk $110 to win $100. BetMGM has the best under line of 140.5 points. Risk $110 to win $100. Our tutorial explains more about total bets.

Best Moneyline Betting Odds
Underdog

Northwestern
Favorite

Illinois
Illinois is the -225 moneyline favorite. Risk $225 to win $100 on Illinois at BetMGM. Northwestern is the +180 underdog at BetMGM. Risk $100 to win $180 on Northwestern. Learn more about how to bet on money lines.

Matchup Odds FAQs

What is the point spread for the Northwestern vs Illinois College Basketball game on Tuesday, January 2nd, 2024?

Illinois is a -5.5 -115 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Northwestern is a +5.5 -105 point spread underdog at BetMGM.

What is the over-under total line for the Northwestern vs Illinois College Basketball game on Tuesday, January 2nd, 2024?

The best over line is 140.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 140.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.

What is the moneyline for the Northwestern vs Illinois College Basketball game on Tuesday, January 2nd, 2024?

Illinois is a -225 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Northwestern is a +180 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.

College Basketball Odds Example

College Basketball Odds and Outcomes Explained

Game
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Northwestern
Illinois
1/02/24 9:00pm EST
+5.5 -105-5.5 -115
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Underdog Northwestern - Northwestern bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.

A +5.5 Northwestern underdog bet wins if they lose by 5 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 6 or more.

Favorite Illinois - Illinois bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.

A -5.5 Illinois favorite bet wins if they win by 6 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 5 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.

Northwestern at Illinois Prop Bets

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Northwestern
Illinois
First to 5 Points
1/02/24 9:00pm EST
+100-140Bet
Northwestern
Illinois
First to 10 Points
1/02/24 9:00pm EST
+110-155Bet
Northwestern
Illinois
First to 15 Points
1/02/24 9:00pm EST
+115-160Bet
Northwestern
Illinois
Game to Overtime
1/02/24 9:00pm EST
Yes +1150No -10000Bet

Team Standings

2023-2024 College Basketball Regular Season Standings - Northwestern, Illinois
Team W-L Win% Home Away Conf CGB Conf% Strk
#6 Illinois29-90.76315-36-514-6+30.700L1
Northwestern22-120.64715-24-712-8+50.600L1

Northwestern & Illinois Futures Odds

Latest College Basketball Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review March Madness odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the college basketball tournament. Also be sure to read Ron Halfback's Final Four write-up.

Northwestern Championship Odds
2024-25 Northwestern NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Odds

Team
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Northwestern
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Illinois Championship Odds
2024-25 Illinois NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Odds

Team
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Illinois
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Northwestern & Illinois Team Pages

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How to Bet on the Game

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How to Bet on the Northwestern vs Illinois College Basketball Game

  1. Open a new sports betting account before game time.

    Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Tuesday, January 2nd, 2024 at 9:00 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.

  2. Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.

    Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.

  3. Tap to the sportsbook's College Basketball page, look for the Northwestern vs Illinois Game.

    Navigate to the sportsbook's College Basketball page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Northwestern vs Illinois Game.

  4. Choose your bet and place a wager.

    Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.

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