Illinois vs Minnesota Basketball Odds

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The Fighting Illini will play the Golden Gophers on Saturday, February 8th, 2025. Your timezone's tip off time is 6:00 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.

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Key Matchup Stats

Looking into the second half of the 2024-25 college basketball season, Illinois and Minnesota are set to hit the hardwood on Saturday, February 8th, 2025. Luckily, we have some clear performance trends emerging now that each team has more than a dozen games under their belts. Use the following data to help analyze this matchup and to place an intelligent wager on its ultimate outcome.

  • SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - With the 2024-25 season in full stride, Illinois currently has a 95.67 conference power ranking, while the SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for Minnesota is 93.00.
  • Away Illinois - Illinois starts this game with a 3-4 record as an away team, ranking them 3rd in the Big Ten Conference for away team wins.
  • Home Minnesota - Minnesota meets Illinois boasting a 10-5 record as a home team. They currently rank 4th in the Big Ten Conference for home team wins.
  • Conference Win Percentage - Illinois currently ranks 5th (0.538) in the Big Ten Conference, with Minnesota now standing 10th (0.333) for their conference win percentage in the 2024 Big Ten Conference for the 2024-25 college basketball season.
  • Overall Win Percentage - Illinois has a 0.652 overall win percentage, with Minnesota matching up with a 0.522 overall win percentage.
  • Team Records - Illinois currently possesses 15-8 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, Minnesota has tallied a 12-11 standing as the 2024-25 college basketball season continues to unfold.

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Greetings, basketball fans! A magical showdown is set for Saturday, February 8th, 2025.

Illinois, with a 15-8 overall record, faces off against Minnesota, standing at 12-11. The stakes are high as conference records determine tournament seeds.

Illinois holds a 7-6 Big Ten Conference standing, while Minnesota trails at 4-8. Illinois looks to break their losing streak against Minnesota's winning momentum. Review the tables below to find the best point spread, total, and moneylines for this game. You can bet on college basketball legally at BetRivers and BetMGM. We've also listed each team's futures odds and current standings below. It's time to witness the magic of college basketball on the court!

Best Fighting Illini at Golden Gophers Odds


Best Point Spread Betting Odds
Underdog

Minnesota		Favorite

Illinois
+6.5 -110 BetMGM
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-6.5 -110 BetMGM
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Illinois has a -6.5 -110 point spread at BetMGM OH. They are the point spread favorite in this matchup. Minnesota has a +6.5 -110 point spread at BetMGM OH. Minnesota is the point spread underdog. Review how to bet on a point spread with our text and video tutorials.

Best Total Betting Odds
OverUnder
145.5 o -115 BetMGM
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145.5 u -105 BetMGM
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BetMGM has the best over line of 145.5 points. Risk $115 to win $100. BetMGM has the best under line of 145.5 points. Risk $105 to win $100. Our tutorial explains more about total bets.

Best Moneyline Betting Odds
Underdog

Minnesota		Favorite

Illinois
+230 BetMGM
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-285 BetMGM
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Illinois is the -285 moneyline favorite. Risk $285 to win $100 on Illinois at BetMGM. Minnesota is the +230 underdog at BetMGM. Risk $100 to win $230 on Minnesota. Learn more about how to bet on money lines.

Matchup Odds FAQs

What is the point spread for the Illinois vs Minnesota College Basketball game on Saturday, February 8th, 2025?

Illinois is a -6.5 -110 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Minnesota is a +6.5 -110 point spread underdog at BetMGM.

What is the over-under total line for the Illinois vs Minnesota College Basketball game on Saturday, February 8th, 2025?

The best over line is 145.5 -115 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 145.5 -105 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the under.

What is the moneyline for the Illinois vs Minnesota College Basketball game on Saturday, February 8th, 2025?

Illinois is a -285 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Minnesota is a +230 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.

College Basketball Odds Example

College Basketball Odds and Outcomes Explained

Game		 BetMGM Sports Betting BetMGM
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Illinois
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2/08/25 6:00pm EST
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Underdog Minnesota - Minnesota bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.

A +6.5 Minnesota underdog bet wins if they lose by 6 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 7 or more.

Favorite Illinois - Illinois bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.

A -6.5 Illinois favorite bet wins if they win by 7 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 6 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.

Illinois at Minnesota Prop Bets

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College Basketball Prop Bets
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Illinois
Minnesota
First to 5 Points
2/08/25 6:00pm EST
-145+105Bet
Illinois
Minnesota
First to 10 Points
2/08/25 6:00pm EST
-160+118Bet
Illinois
Minnesota
First to 15 Points
2/08/25 6:00pm EST
-185+130Bet
Illinois
Minnesota
Game to Overtime
2/08/25 6:00pm EST
Yes +850No -3000Bet

Team Standings

2024-2025 College Basketball Regular Season Standings - Illinois, Minnesota
Team W-L Win% Home Away Conf CGB Conf% Strk
Illinois17-110.60711-44-59-8+4.50.529L3
Minnesota14-130.51910-74-46-10+70.375L1

Illinois & Minnesota 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.

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

Team		BetMGM Sports Betting BetMGM
Illinois		+10000
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Minnesota Championship Odds
2024-25 Minnesota NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Odds

Team		BetMGM Sports Betting BetMGM
Minnesota		+100000
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Illinois & Minnesota Team Pages

Review each team's futures odds, betting bonuses, current standings and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:

How to Bet on the Game

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How to Bet on the Illinois vs Minnesota 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 Saturday, February 8th, 2025 at 6:00 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 Illinois vs Minnesota Game.

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