Northwestern vs. Illinois Odds & Betting Predictions - February 5, 2026
Northwestern at Illinois
2:00 am • BTNNorthwestern at Illinois Odds
Spread, Total, Moneyline
MatchupOpenSpreadTotalMoneyline | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Northwestern 10-16 | +15.5 | +16-112 | o149.5-110 | +920 |
Illinois 21-5 | u151.5 | -16-107 | u149.5-107 | -1800 |

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Northwestern vs. Illinois Expert Picks
Mike McNamara
Last 30d: 77-79-0 (+3.5u)
NW +15-110
0.28u
Picks Office
Last 30d: 199-125-3 (+59.3u)
Under 151.5-110
0.91u
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Lock & Cash
Last 30d: 20-20-0 (+0.2u)
NW +15.5-110
1u
Ryan Minion
Last 30d: 215-220-3 (+65.9u)
K.Wagler o2.5 3pt M+105
$1.05
Stuck 🚨
Last 30d: 54-55-2 (-0.7u)
NW +15.5-110
0.3u
Doug Ziefel
Last 30d: 122-144-1 (-9.5u)
Under 151.5-110
0.5u
JMann
Last 30d: 38-34-0 (+1.3u)
ILL -14.5-110
0.91u
Northwestern vs. Illinois Previews & Analysis
Prop Odds Comparison
Line Movement Tracker
Northwestern vs. Illinois Public Betting Percentages
Betting Trends
- Illinois are 3-2 in their last 5 games.
- Illinois are 3-2 in their last 5 games against the spread
- Illinois are 7-3 in their road games against the spread
- The totals have gone OVER in 2 of Illinois' last 5 games
- The totals have gone OVER in 6 of Illinois' 16 last games at home
Matchup History
Against the Spread (ATS) History
| overall | home | away | favorite | underdog | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16-10 | 9-7 | 7-3 | 11-7 | 3-2 | |
| 10-16 | 5-9 | 5-7 | 4-10 | 6-6 |
Over/Under History
| overall | home o/u | away o/u | favorite o/u | underdog o/u | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10-16 | 6-10 | 4-6 | 8-10 | 2-3 | |
| 13-13 | 7-7 | 6-6 | 9-5 | 4-8 |
Straight-Up (ML) History
| overall | home | away | favorite | underdog | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21-5 | N/A | N/A | 15-3 | 3-2 | |
| 10-16 | N/A | N/A | 9-5 | 1-11 |
Last 5 Matchups
Illinois vs. Northwestern Injury Updates

Illinois Injuries
- Andrej StojakovicG
Stojakovic is questionable with ankle
Questionable
- Jason JakstysC
Jakstys is out for season with undisclosed
Out for Season

Northwestern Injuries
Team Stats
19-65 (29%)
Field Goals
28-58 (48%)
2-4 (50%)
Free Throws
11-14 (79%)
4-25 (16%)
3P
17-38 (45%)
20
Rebounds
48
10
Assists
20
1
Turnovers
11
7
Steals
1
1
Blocks
3
11
Fouls
9
Northwestern vs. Illinois Odds Comparison
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Northwestern at Illinois Team Totals
MatchupOverUnder | ||
|---|---|---|
Northwestern 10-16 | N/A | N/A |
Illinois 21-5 | N/A | N/A |


