Iowa Hawkeyes vs Illinois Fighting Illini predictions, Jan 11, 2026

Jan 11, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

NCAA College Basketball, on Sunday,

Iowa Hawkeyes

Illinois Fighting Illini

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In an exciting NCAA College Basketball matchup on January 11, 2026, the Iowa Hawkeyes will face off against the Illinois Fighting Illini at home.

Both teams have been showing strong performances recently, with the Iowa Hawkeyes winning 4 of their last 5 matches and the Illinois Fighting Illini securing victory in 3 of their last 5 games. With such solid form from both sides, this promises to be a closely contested game.

The bookmakers’ odds slightly favor the Illinois Fighting Illini with a 1.8 chance of an away win compared to the 1.86 odds for a home win for the Iowa Hawkeyes. Our model predicts a slight edge for the away team as well, with a 51.7% probability of an Illinois Fighting Illini victory.

Tactically, both teams will need to bring their A-game to secure the win. The Iowa Hawkeyes will look to capitalize on their home-court advantage, while the Illinois Fighting Illini will be aiming to continue their winning streak. It’s sure to be an intense battle between these two competitive teams, and the result could go either way.

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Iowa
49.2%		 Illinois
50.8%

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Betting Odds

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Pinnacle 1.86 1.80

Latest Results

06.01.26 Minnesota Golden Gophers basketball – Iowa Hawkeyes basketball – 70:67
03.01.26 Iowa Hawkeyes basketball – UCLA Bruins basketball – 74:61
29.12.25 Iowa Hawkeyes basketball – UMass Lowell River Hawks basketball – 90:62
20.12.25 Iowa Hawkeyes basketball – Bucknell Bison basketball – 94:39
14.12.25 Iowa Hawkeyes basketball – Western Michigan Broncos basketball – 91:51		 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
13.12.25 Illinois Fighting Illini basketball – Nebraska Cornhuskers basketball – 80:83

Facts

  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Iowa won 1.
  • Iowa is currently in amazing form (last 5 games: 4 wins).
  • Illinois has been playing with ups and downs recently (in the last 5 games, wins – 3).
  • Illinois may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
  • Recently, Iowa has had a series of home games.
  • The probability of winning is almost the same for both teams in this match.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Iowa won 8 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 12 matches, and goals 1550:1556. (average 77.5:77.8).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Iowa won 6 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 4 matches, and goals 771:722. (average 77.1:72.2).

    Latest Head To Head

    13.03.25 Illinois Fighting Illini basketball – Iowa Hawkeyes basketball – 106:94
    25.02.25 Illinois Fighting Illini basketball – Iowa Hawkeyes basketball – 81:61
    10.03.24 Iowa Hawkeyes basketball – Illinois Fighting Illini basketball – 61:73
    24.02.24 Illinois Fighting Illini basketball – Iowa Hawkeyes basketball – 95:85
    04.02.23 Iowa Hawkeyes basketball – Illinois Fighting Illini basketball – 81:79

    Standings

    NCAA College Basketball Outrights

    1. Michigan Wolverines: 4.7 (13.75%)

    2. Arizona Wildcats: 6.88 (9.4%)

    3. Connecticut Huskies: 10.5 (6.16%)

    4. Iowa State: 11 (5.88%)

    5. Duke Blue Devils: 12.5 (5.17%)

    6. Purdue Boilermakers: 13 (4.97%)

    7. IPFW: 13 (4.97%)

    8. Houston Cougars: 15 (4.31%)

    9. Gonzaga Bulldogs: 16.5 (3.92%)

    10. Vanderbilt Commodores: 23 (2.81%)

    11. Illinois Fighting Illini: 26 (2.49%)

    12. Brigham Young: 28.5 (2.27%)

    13. Florida Gators: 30 (2.15%)

    14. Alabama Crimson Tide: 32.5 (1.99%)

    15. Louisville: 34 (1.9%)

    16. Michigan State: 35 (1.85%)

    17. Texas Tech: 36 (1.8%)

    18. Kansas Jayhawks: 40 (1.62%)

    19. Arkansas Razorbacks: 42.5 (1.52%)

    20. Nebraska Cornhuskers: 46 (1.41%)

    21. North Carolina: 46 (1.41%)

    22. Tennessee Volunteers: 51 (1.27%)

    23. Eastern Kentucky: 51 (1.27%)

    24. Virginia Cavaliers: 88.5 (0.73%)

    25. St. Johns Red Storm: 101 (0.64%)

    26. Kentucky Wildcats: 101 (0.64%)

    27. Iowa Hawkeyes: 113.5 (0.57%)

    28. Clemson: 126 (0.51%)

    29. UCLA: 126 (0.51%)

    30. Baylor Bears: 138.5 (0.47%)

    31. Villanova Wildcats: 151 (0.43%)

    32. NC State: 151 (0.43%)

    33. Auburn Tigers: 163.5 (0.4%)

    34. Georgia Bulldogs: 163.5 (0.4%)

    35. TCU: 176 (0.37%)

    36. Indiana Hoosiers: 176 (0.37%)

    37. Wisconsin Badgers: 176 (0.37%)

    38. SMU Mustangs: 201 (0.32%)

    39. Ohio State Buckeyes: 201 (0.32%)

    40. St. Marys (CA): 201 (0.32%)

    41. Utah State: 201 (0.32%)

    42. Missouri Tigers: 226 (0.29%)

    43. Creighton: 226 (0.29%)

    44. Miami (FL): 226 (0.29%)

    45. Oklahoma State: 226 (0.29%)

    46. UCF Knights: 251 (0.26%)

    47. USC Trojans: 276 (0.23%)

    48. VCU Rams: 301 (0.21%)

    49. Dayton Flyers: 351 (0.18%)

    50. Texas A&M: 351 (0.18%)

    51. Oregon Ducks: 351 (0.18%)

    52. Virginia Tech: 376 (0.17%)

    53. Texas Longhorns: 376 (0.17%)

    54. Oklahoma Sooners: 376 (0.17%)

    55. San Diego State: 401 (0.16%)

    56. Stanford Cardinal: 401 (0.16%)

    57. Wake Forest: 451 (0.14%)

    58. LSU: 476 (0.14%)

    59. Ole Miss Rebels: 476 (0.14%)

    60. UC Irvine: 501 (0.13%)

    61. High Point: 501 (0.13%)

    62. Washington Huskies: 501 (0.13%)

    63. Butler Bulldogs: 501 (0.13%)

    64. UC San Diego: 501 (0.13%)

    65. George Mason: 501 (0.13%)

    66. McNeese State: 501 (0.13%)

    67. Cincinnati Bearcats: 501 (0.13%)

    68. Penn State: 501 (0.13%)

    69. Yale: 501 (0.13%)

    70. St. Louis Billikens: 501 (0.13%)

    71. Georgetown: 501 (0.13%)

    72. Akron Zips: 501 (0.13%)

    73. Memphis Tigers: 526 (0.12%)

    74. West Virginia: 526 (0.12%)

    75. New Mexico: 576 (0.11%)

    76. Kansas State: 626 (0.1%)

    77. Syracuse Orange: 626 (0.1%)

    78. Xavier Musketeers: 651 (0.1%)

    79. Providence Friars: 651 (0.1%)

    80. Mississippi St.: 701 (0.09%)

    81. Arizona State: 701 (0.09%)

    82. Florida State: 701 (0.09%)

    83. California Golden Bears: 751 (0.09%)

    84. Maryland Terrapins: 751 (0.09%)

    85. South Carolina Gamecocks: 751 (0.09%)

    86. Boise State: 751 (0.09%)

    87. Colorado State: 751 (0.09%)

    88. Pittsburgh Panthers: 751 (0.09%)

    89. Colorado: 751 (0.09%)

    90. Northwestern Wildcats: 751 (0.09%)

    91. Notre Dame: 751 (0.09%)

    92. Minnesota Golden Gophers: 751 (0.09%)

    93. Marquette: 1001 (0.06%)

    94. Utah Utes: 1001 (0.06%)

    95. Georgia Tech: 1001 (0.06%)

    96. DePaul Blue Demons: 1001 (0.06%)

    97. Troy: 1001 (0.06%)

    98. Boston College: 1001 (0.06%)

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