Northwestern vs. Illinois Prediction, Odds, College Basketball Picks [1/2/2024]

Illinois will square off with Northwestern in College Basketball action at State Farm Center on Tuesday, commencing at 9:00PM ET.

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

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

We have used innovative machine learning and data to simulate the outcome of Tuesday's College Basketball matchup between Northwestern and Illinois 10,000 times, in line with our coverage of College Basketball predictions.

Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives Illinois a 66% chance of beating Northwestern, and our predicted final score has Illinois winning 71-68.

According to our model, Northwestern (+8.5) has a 63% chance of covering the spread, while the 140.5-point Over/Under has a 51% chance of going under.

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Northwestern vs. Illinois Odds

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

Bet Type	Northwestern	Illinois
Spread	+8.5 (-120)	-8.5 (-108)
Moneyline	+275	-225
Total	o140.5 (-105)	u140.5 (-110)

• Illinois is listed as the -8.5 favorite versus Northwestern, with -108 at FanDuel Sportsbook the best odds currently available.
• For the underdog Northwestern (+8.5) to cover the spread, FanDuel also has the best odds currently on offer at -120.
• BetMGM Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for Illinois at -225. That means you can risk $225 to win $100 for a total payout of $325 if it gets the W.
• Elsewhere, FanDuel currently has the best moneyline odds for Northwestern at +275, where you can bet $100 to profit $275, earning a total payout of $375 if it wins.
• The Over/Under for total points scored sits at 140.5 with DraftKings Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -105, while BetMGM currently has the best odds for the Under at -110.

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

As always, make sure you check the sports betting sites you have access to in your state for the best College Basketball odds and lines.

Northwestern vs. Illinois Picks

By comparing our predictions to the odds listed above, we have determined the best betting picks for this game:

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Spread	Northwestern +8.5	-120 🔥
Moneyline	Northwestern	+275 🔥
Total	Over 140.5	-105

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While Illinois is more likely to win the game, taking Northwestern moneyline is the best option due to the 7.6% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently available.

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

Furthermore, despite the Under being more likely to hit on this occasion, Over 140.5 is our best bet owing to the better odds (-105) that are available from DraftKings Sportsbook.

Our best College Basketball bets are based on world-class simulations and gambling intelligence to serve you the best possible plays every time.

Don't forget, our model updates often, so keep checking this page for any changes to our betting analysis ahead of Northwestern vs. Illinois on Tuesday January 2, 2024.

Northwestern vs. Illinois Game Information

Tuesday's action between Illinois and Northwestern in College Basketball at State Farm Center is scheduled to begin at 9:00PM ET.

• Who: Northwestern vs. Illinois
• Date: Tuesday January 2, 2024
• Time: 9:00PM ET / 6:00PM PT
• Venue: State Farm Center

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Conclusion

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