Illinois vs. Northwestern Odds & Betting Predictions - January 15, 2026
Illinois at Northwestern
1:30 am • BTNIllinois at Northwestern Odds
Spread, Total, Moneyline
MatchupOpenSpreadTotalMoneyline | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Illinois 23-7 | -8.5 | -9.5-108 | o151.5-112 | -455 |
Northwestern 13-17 | u151.5 | +9.5-112 | u151.5-110 | +350 |

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Illinois vs. Northwestern Expert Picks
Allan Lem
Last 30d: 98-57-4 (+13.7u)
J.Reid u9.5 Pts+100
0.25u
Not starting
Mike McNamara
Last 30d: 89-93-1 (+3.6u)
NW +9.5-110
0.22u
CTO
Last 30d: 20-19-0 (+17.2u)
NW +9.5-112
1u
Ryan Minion
Last 30d: 183-187-2 (+66.3u)
NW +9.5-110
$1.10
John Feltman
Last 30d: 85-68-3 (+4.0u)
Under 151.5-110
1u
Stuck 🚨
Last 30d: 46-49-3 (+0.4u)
NW +9.5-110
0.3u
OldSchool0909
Last 30d: 69-66-2 (+3.7u)
NW +8.5-105
1u
Illinois vs. Northwestern Previews & Analysis
Prop Odds Comparison
Line Movement Tracker
Illinois vs. Northwestern Public Betting Percentages
Betting Trends
- Northwestern are 3-2 in their last 5 games.
- Northwestern are 2-3 in their last 5 games against the spread
- Northwestern are 6-7 in their road games against the spread
- The totals have gone OVER in 1 of Northwestern' last 5 games
- The totals have gone OVER in 8 of Northwestern' 17 last games at home
Matchup History
Against the Spread (ATS) History
| overall | home | away | favorite | underdog | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12-18 | 6-11 | 6-7 | 4-12 | 8-6 | |
| 18-12 | 10-8 | 8-4 | 13-8 | 3-3 |
Over/Under History
| overall | home o/u | away o/u | favorite o/u | underdog o/u | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14-16 | 8-9 | 6-7 | 10-6 | 4-10 | |
| 12-18 | 6-12 | 6-6 | 10-11 | 2-4 |
Straight-Up (ML) History
| overall | home | away | favorite | underdog | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13-17 | N/A | N/A | 11-5 | 2-12 | |
| 23-7 | N/A | N/A | 17-4 | 3-3 |
Last 5 Matchups
Illinois vs. Northwestern Injury Updates

Illinois Injuries
- Jason JakstysC
Jakstys is out for season with undisclosed
Out for Season

Northwestern Injuries
Team Stats
30-63 (48%)
Field Goals
22-56 (39%)
8-8 (100%)
Free Throws
15-17 (88%)
11-30 (37%)
3P
9-25 (36%)
32
Rebounds
26
11
Assists
12
7
Turnovers
7
6
Steals
5
2
Blocks
5
11
Fouls
14
Illinois vs. Northwestern Odds Comparison
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Illinois at Northwestern Team Totals
MatchupOverUnder | ||
|---|---|---|
Illinois 23-7 | N/A | N/A |
Northwestern 13-17 | N/A | N/A |

