USC vs Illinois Basketball Odds

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The Trojans will play the Fighting Illini on Saturday, January 11th, 2025. Your timezone's tip off time is 12:00 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, USC and Illinois are set to hit the hardwood on Saturday, January 11th, 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, USC currently has a 93.67 conference power ranking, while the SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for Illinois is 98.33.
  • Away USC - USC starts this game with a 1-1 record as an away team, ranking them 3rd in the Big Ten Conference for away team wins.
  • Home Illinois - Illinois meets USC boasting a 8-1 record as a home team. They currently rank 3rd in the Big Ten Conference for home team wins.
  • Conference Win Percentage - USC currently ranks 6th (0.250) in the Big Ten Conference, with Illinois now standing 2nd (0.800) for their conference win percentage in the 2024 Big Ten Conference for the 2024-25 college basketball season.
  • Overall Win Percentage - USC has a 0.600 overall win percentage, with Illinois matching up with a 0.800 overall win percentage.
  • Team Records - USC currently possesses 9-6 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, Illinois has tallied a 12-3 standing as the 2024-25 college basketball season continues to unfold.

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Welcome to the clash between USC and Illinois on January 11th, 2025!

USC stands at 9-6 while Illinois boasts a 12-3 record this season. Conference records are crucial for tournament seeding. USC is 1-3 in the Big Ten, while Illinois holds a 4-1 record. USC has lost 2 games in a row, while Illinois has won 5 straight. 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.

Best Trojans at Fighting Illini Odds


Best Point Spread Betting Odds
Underdog

USC		Favorite

Illinois
+13.5 -115 BetMGM
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-13.5 -105 BetMGM
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Illinois has a -13.5 -105 point spread at BetMGM OH. They are the point spread favorite in this matchup. USC has a +13.5 -115 point spread at BetMGM OH. USC is the point spread underdog. Review how to bet on a point spread with our text and video tutorials.

Best Total Betting Odds
OverUnder
154.5 o -105 BetMGM
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154.5 u -115 BetMGM
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BetMGM has the best over line of 154.5 points. Risk $105 to win $100. BetMGM has the best under line of 154.5 points. Risk $115 to win $100. Our tutorial explains more about total bets.

Best Moneyline Betting Odds
Underdog

USC		Favorite

Illinois
+675 BetMGM
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-1100 BetMGM
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Illinois is the -1100 moneyline favorite. Risk $1,100 to win $100 on Illinois at BetMGM. USC is the +675 underdog at BetMGM. Risk $100 to win $675 on USC. Learn more about how to bet on money lines.

Matchup Odds FAQs

What is the point spread for the USC vs Illinois College Basketball game on Saturday, January 11th, 2025?

Illinois is a -13.5 -105 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while USC is a +13.5 -115 point spread underdog at BetMGM.

What is the over-under total line for the USC vs Illinois College Basketball game on Saturday, January 11th, 2025?

The best over line is 154.5 -105 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 154.5 -115 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the under.

What is the moneyline for the USC vs Illinois College Basketball game on Saturday, January 11th, 2025?

Illinois is a -1100 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and USC is a +675 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.

College Basketball Odds Example

College Basketball Odds and Outcomes Explained

Game		 BetMGM Sports Betting BetMGM
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USC
Illinois
1/11/25 12:00pm EST
+13.5 -115-13.5 -105
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Underdog USC - USC bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.

A +13.5 USC underdog bet wins if they lose by 13 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 14 or more.

Favorite Illinois - Illinois bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.

A -13.5 Illinois favorite bet wins if they win by 14 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 13 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.

USC at Illinois Prop Bets

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College Basketball Prop Bets
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USC
Illinois
First to 5 Points
1/11/25 12:00pm EST
+130-185Bet
USC
Illinois
First to 10 Points
1/11/25 12:00pm EST
+160-225Bet
USC
Illinois
First to 15 Points
1/11/25 12:00pm EST
+190-275Bet
USC
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Game to Overtime
1/11/25 12:00pm EST
Yes +1500No -10000Bet

Team Standings

2024-2025 College Basketball Regular Season Standings - USC, Illinois
Team W-L Win% Home Away Conf CGB Conf% Strk
#13 Illinois12-40.7508-22-14-2+10.667L1
USC10-60.6258-32-12-3+2.50.400W1

USC & 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.

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

Team		BetMGM Sports Betting BetMGM
USC		+35000
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Illinois Championship Odds
2024-25 Illinois NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Odds

Team		BetMGM Sports Betting BetMGM
Illinois		+3000
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USC & Illinois 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 USC 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 Saturday, January 11th, 2025 at 12:00 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 USC vs Illinois Game.

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