Illinois vs. Northwestern Prediction, Odds, College Basketball Picks [1/24/2024]

Northwestern will square off with Illinois in College Basketball action at Welsh-Ryan Arena on Wednesday, beginning at 9:00PM ET.

Dimers.com's comprehensive betting preview for Wednesday's Illinois vs. Northwestern matchup includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and picks for the game.

Illinois vs. Northwestern Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Spread

We have used advanced machine learning and statistics to simulate the outcome of Wednesday's College Basketball game between Illinois and Northwestern 10,000 times, in keeping with our coverage of College Basketball picks.

Our famous predictive analytics model gives Illinois a 60% chance of defeating Northwestern, and our predicted final score has Illinois winning 74-72.

According to our model, Northwestern (+3.5) has a 58% chance of covering the spread, while the 146.5-point Over/Under has a 51% chance of going under.

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Illinois vs. Northwestern Odds

We have sourced the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Illinois	Northwestern
Spread	-3.5 (-110)	+3.5 (-105)
Moneyline	-170	+140
Total	o146.5 (-115)	u146.5 (-105)

• Northwestern is currently the +3.5 underdog versus Illinois, with -105 at BetMGM Sportsbook the best odds currently available.
• For the favored Illinois (-3.5) to cover the spread, DraftKings Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at -110.
• FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for Northwestern at +140. That means you can bet $100 to profit $140, earning a total payout of $240, if it wins.
• FanDuel also has the best moneyline odds for Illinois at -170, where you can risk $170 to win $100 for a total payout of $270 if it comes out on top.
• The Over/Under sits at 146.5 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -115, as well as the best odds for the Under at -105.

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

As always, make sure you check all of the online sports betting sites that are available in your state for the best College Basketball odds and lines.

Illinois vs. Northwestern Picks

By comparing our predictions to the odds listed above, we have found the best betting picks to place on this game:

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Spread	Northwestern +3.5	-105 🔥
Moneyline	Northwestern	+140
Total	Under 146.5	-105

Any time you see a 🔥, that means it's one of Dimers' best free picks of the day across all major pro and college sports.

While Illinois is more likely to win the game, taking Northwestern moneyline is the best option because of the edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges published on Dimers is pivotal to being a profitable bettor in the long run.

Dimers' College Basketball best bets are based on detailed simulations and betting expertise to serve you the best possible plays every day of the year.

Don't forget, our model updates often, so keep an eye on this article for any changes to our betting analysis before Illinois vs. Northwestern on Wednesday January 24, 2024.

Illinois vs. Northwestern Game Information

Wednesday's action between Northwestern and Illinois in College Basketball at Welsh-Ryan Arena is scheduled to commence at 9:00PM ET.

• Who: Illinois vs. Northwestern
• Date: Wednesday January 24, 2024
• Time: 9:00PM ET / 6:00PM PT
• Venue: Welsh-Ryan Arena

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Conclusion

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