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In an intriguing NCAA College Basketball matchup, the Northwestern Wildcats will face off against the Illinois Fighting Illini on January 14, 2026. Northwestern, who have won only 1 of their last 5 matches, will look to turn things around as they play on their home court. On the other hand, Illinois comes into the game with 4 victories in their last 5 outings, showcasing strong form and momentum.
The bookmakers currently favor Illinois with odds of 1.2 as the away team, while the Northwestern Wildcats have odds of 3.79 as the home team.
In terms of tactical strengths, Illinois boasts a solid defense and efficient scoring, while Northwestern will need to focus on improving their offense and executing on both ends of the court.
This game is shaping up to be a competitive battle between two teams with contrasting recent form. It will be interesting to see how Northwestern responds to the challenge posed by Illinois, and whether the Fighting Illini can continue their winning streak. It’s sure to be an exciting matchup with unpredictable outcomes.
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| Northwestern 20.3% |
Illinois 79.7% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 71:80
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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4.27 | 1.21 | ||
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4.8 | 1.18 | ||
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3.79 | 1.2 | ||
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5 | 1.14 |
Latest Results
| 11.01.26 Rutgers Scarlet Knights basketball – Northwestern Wildcats basketball – 77:75 OT 08.01.26 Michigan State Spartans basketball – Northwestern Wildcats basketball – 76:66 03.01.26 Northwestern Wildcats basketball – Minnesota Golden Gophers basketball – 78:84 30.12.25 Northwestern Wildcats basketball – Howard Bison basketball – 80:60 20.12.25 Butler Bulldogs basketball – Northwestern Wildcats basketball – 61:58 |
11.01.26 Iowa Hawkeyes basketball – Illinois Fighting Illini basketball – 69:75 08.01.26 Illinois Fighting Illini basketball – Rutgers Scarlet Knights basketball – 81:55 03.01.26 Penn State Nittany Lions basketball – Illinois Fighting Illini basketball – 65:73 29.12.25 Illinois Fighting Illini basketball – Southern University Jaguars basketball – 90:55 22.12.25 Missouri Tigers basketball – Illinois Fighting Illini basketball – 91:48 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 26.01.25 Illinois Fighting Illini basketball – Northwestern Wildcats basketball – 83:74 06.12.24 Northwestern Wildcats basketball – Illinois Fighting Illini basketball – 70:66 OT 24.01.24 Northwestern Wildcats basketball – Illinois Fighting Illini basketball – 96:91 OT 02.01.24 Illinois Fighting Illini basketball – Northwestern Wildcats basketball – 96:66 23.02.23 Illinois Fighting Illini basketball – Northwestern Wildcats basketball – 66:62 |
Standings
NCAA College Basketball Outrights
1. Michigan Wolverines: 5 (14.46%)
2. Arizona Wildcats: 5.75 (12.57%)
3. Iowa State: 10.5 (6.88%)
4. Connecticut Huskies: 11 (6.57%)
5. Duke Blue Devils: 12 (6.02%)
6. Purdue Boilermakers: 13 (5.56%)
7. Houston Cougars: 15 (4.82%)
8. Gonzaga Bulldogs: 16 (4.52%)
9. Vanderbilt Commodores: 21 (3.44%)
10. Florida Gators: 26 (2.78%)
11. Illinois Fighting Illini: 26 (2.78%)
12. Texas Tech: 31 (2.33%)
13. Brigham Young: 31 (2.33%)
14. Michigan State: 41 (1.76%)
15. Nebraska Cornhuskers: 41 (1.76%)
16. Kansas Jayhawks: 46 (1.57%)
17. Virginia Cavaliers: 51 (1.42%)
18. Louisville: 51 (1.42%)
19. Arkansas Razorbacks: 51 (1.42%)
20. Alabama Crimson Tide: 51 (1.42%)
21. North Carolina: 51 (1.42%)
22. Tennessee Volunteers: 61 (1.19%)
23. Kentucky Wildcats: 101 (0.72%)
24. Clemson: 126 (0.57%)
25. St. Johns Red Storm: 126 (0.57%)
26. TCU: 151 (0.48%)
27. Baylor Bears: 151 (0.48%)
28. Iowa Hawkeyes: 151 (0.48%)
29. UCLA: 151 (0.48%)
30. Villanova Wildcats: 201 (0.36%)
31. Indiana Hoosiers: 201 (0.36%)
32. Wisconsin Badgers: 201 (0.36%)
33. Auburn Tigers: 201 (0.36%)
34. Missouri Tigers: 201 (0.36%)
35. Georgia Bulldogs: 201 (0.36%)
36. NC State: 201 (0.36%)
37. UCF Knights: 251 (0.29%)
38. SMU Mustangs: 251 (0.29%)
39. Ohio State Buckeyes: 251 (0.29%)
40. Miami (FL): 251 (0.29%)
41. Oklahoma State: 251 (0.29%)
42. USC Trojans: 351 (0.21%)
43. Virginia Tech: 501 (0.14%)
44. San Diego State: 501 (0.14%)
45. Creighton: 501 (0.14%)
46. Texas Longhorns: 501 (0.14%)
47. Oklahoma Sooners: 501 (0.14%)
48. Stanford Cardinal: 501 (0.14%)
49. Texas A&M: 501 (0.14%)
50. Oregon Ducks: 501 (0.14%)
51. LSU: 751 (0.1%)
52. Ole Miss Rebels: 751 (0.1%)
53. Wake Forest: 751 (0.1%)
54. Memphis Tigers: 751 (0.1%)
55. Kansas State: 751 (0.1%)
56. Washington Huskies: 751 (0.1%)
57. West Virginia: 751 (0.1%)
58. New Mexico: 751 (0.1%)
59. Butler Bulldogs: 751 (0.1%)
60. California Golden Bears: 1001 (0.07%)
61. Maryland Terrapins: 1001 (0.07%)
62. South Carolina Gamecocks: 1001 (0.07%)
63. Boise State: 1001 (0.07%)
64. Marquette: 1001 (0.07%)
65. Colorado State: 1001 (0.07%)
66. Pittsburgh Panthers: 1001 (0.07%)
67. Colorado: 1001 (0.07%)
68. Utah Utes: 1001 (0.07%)
69. Northwestern Wildcats: 1001 (0.07%)
70. Notre Dame: 1001 (0.07%)
71. Syracuse Orange: 1001 (0.07%)
72. Xavier Musketeers: 1001 (0.07%)
73. Mississippi St.: 1001 (0.07%)
74. Cincinnati Bearcats: 1001 (0.07%)
75. Georgia Tech: 1001 (0.07%)
76. DePaul Blue Demons: 1001 (0.07%)
77. Providence Friars: 1001 (0.07%)
78. Arizona State: 1001 (0.07%)
79. Miami (Ohio): 1001 (0.07%)
80. Minnesota Golden Gophers: 1001 (0.07%)
81. Florida State: 1001 (0.07%)
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