Nebraska Cornhuskers vs Illinois Fighting Illini predictions, Feb 01, 2026

Feb 01, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

NCAA College Basketball, on Sunday,

Nebraska

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In an upcoming NCAA College Basketball clash on February 1, 2026, the Nebraska Cornhuskers will host the Illinois Fighting Illini at their home court. Both teams are in good form, with the Cornhuskers winning 4 of their last 5 matches and the Fighting Illini boasting a perfect record in their last 5 games.

The bookmakers have given the home team, Nebraska, the slight edge with odds of 1.65, while the Illinois Fighting Illini are not far behind with odds of 2.22. Our model prediction slightly favors the Nebraska Cornhuskers with a 59.9% chance of a home win compared to the Fighting Illini’s 40.1% chance of an away victory.

Both teams will be looking to capitalize on their recent successes, with Nebraska’s solid defense and Illinois’ strong offensive plays likely to be key factors in determining the outcome of the match. It promises to be a closely contested game, with both teams having the capability to come out on top.

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Nebraska
56.2%		 Illinois
43.8%

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Betting Odds

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MarathonBet 1.64 2.19
WilliamHill 1.65 2.25
Pinnacle 1.71 1.98

Latest Results

27.01.26 Michigan Wolverines basketball – Nebraska Cornhuskers basketball – 75:72
24.01.26 Minnesota Golden Gophers basketball – Nebraska Cornhuskers basketball – 57:76
21.01.26 Nebraska Cornhuskers basketball – Washington Huskies basketball – 76:66
17.01.26 Northwestern Wildcats basketball – Nebraska Cornhuskers basketball – 58:77
13.01.26 Nebraska Cornhuskers basketball – Oregon Ducks basketball – 90:55		 29.01.26 Illinois Fighting Illini basketball – Washington Huskies basketball – 75:66
24.01.26 Purdue Boilermakers basketball – Illinois Fighting Illini basketball – 82:88
21.01.26 Illinois Fighting Illini basketball – Maryland Terrapins basketball – 89:70
17.01.26 Illinois Fighting Illini basketball – Minnesota Golden Gophers basketball – 77:67
14.01.26 Northwestern Wildcats basketball – Illinois Fighting Illini basketball – 68:79

Facts

  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Nebraska won 2.
  • Nebraska is showing really good form (last 5 games: 4 wins).
  • Illinois is in great form and has won several matches in a row (last 5 games: 5 wins).
  • Illinois may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
  • In this match, both teams have almost equal chances to win.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Nebraska won 7 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 13 matches, and goals 1342:1438. (average 67.1:71.9).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Nebraska won 5 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 4 matches, and goals 589:605. (average 65.4:67.2).

    Latest Head To Head

    13.12.25 Illinois Fighting Illini basketball – Nebraska Cornhuskers basketball – 80:83
    30.01.25 Nebraska Cornhuskers basketball – Illinois Fighting Illini basketball – 80:74 OT
    16.03.24 Illinois Fighting Illini basketball – Nebraska Cornhuskers basketball – 98:87
    04.02.24 Illinois Fighting Illini basketball – Nebraska Cornhuskers basketball – 87:84 OT
    31.01.23 Illinois Fighting Illini basketball – Nebraska Cornhuskers basketball – 72:56

    Standings

    NCAA College Basketball Outrights

    1. Arizona Wildcats: 4.95 (9.85%)

    2. Michigan Wolverines: 5.75 (8.48%)

    3. Michigan Tech: 5.75 (8.48%)

    4. Duke Blue Devils: 9 (5.42%)

    5. Connecticut Huskies: 12.8 (3.81%)

    6. Houston Cougars: 12.8 (3.81%)

    7. Iowa State: 16.2 (3.01%)

    8. Illinois Fighting Illini: 17.2 (2.84%)

    9. Purdue Boilermakers: 20.2 (2.41%)

    10. Gonzaga Bulldogs: 20.6 (2.37%)

    11. Florida Gators: 22.2 (2.2%)

    12. Nebraska Cornhuskers: 25.4 (1.92%)

    13. Michigan State: 29.75 (1.64%)

    14. Texas Tech: 30 (1.63%)

    15. Kansas Jayhawks: 31 (1.57%)

    16. Michigan State Spartans W: 31 (1.57%)

    17. Brigham Young: 35 (1.39%)

    18. Vanderbilt Commodores: 36 (1.35%)

    19. Arkansas State: 36 (1.35%)

    20. Arkansas Razorbacks: 39.75 (1.23%)

    21. Alabama Crimson Tide: 41 (1.19%)

    22. Virginia Cavaliers: 61.4 (0.79%)

    23. Tennessee Volunteers: 64.2 (0.76%)

    24. St. Johns Sonics: 70 (0.7%)

    25. Louisville: 72.2 (0.68%)

    26. North Carolina: 72.2 (0.68%)

    27. St. Johns Red Storm: 75.25 (0.65%)

    28. Saint-Louis: 80 (0.61%)

    29. Kentucky Wildcats: 89.2 (0.55%)

    30. VCU Rams: 100 (0.49%)

    31. Maryland Terrapins: 100 (0.49%)

    32. Boise State: 100 (0.49%)

    33. UC Irvine: 100 (0.49%)

    34. Marquette: 100 (0.49%)

    35. Dayton Flyers: 100 (0.49%)

    36. Colorado State: 100 (0.49%)

    37. High Point: 100 (0.49%)

    38. Wake Forest: 100 (0.49%)

    39. Memphis Tigers: 100 (0.49%)

    40. Kansas State: 100 (0.49%)

    41. St. Marys (CA): 100 (0.49%)

    42. McNeese State: 100 (0.49%)

    43. Utah State: 100 (0.49%)

    44. Georgia Tech: 100 (0.49%)

    45. Penn State: 100 (0.49%)

    46. Yale: 100 (0.49%)

    47. Georgetown: 100 (0.49%)

    48. Murray State: 100 (0.49%)

    49. Troy: 100 (0.49%)

    50. Akron Zips: 100 (0.49%)

    51. Saint Marys: 100 (0.49%)

    52. Minnesota Golden Gophers: 100 (0.49%)

    53. Florida State: 100 (0.49%)

    54. Boston College: 100 (0.49%)

    55. California Maritime: 100 (0.49%)

    56. Georgetown Hoyas W: 100 (0.49%)

    57. Miami Hurricanes W: 100 (0.49%)

    58. Clemson: 105.2 (0.46%)

    59. Iowa Hawkeyes: 105.2 (0.46%)

    60. St. Louis Billikens: 110.25 (0.44%)

    61. Auburn Tigers: 115.2 (0.42%)

    62. Wisconsin Badgers: 120.2 (0.41%)

    63. SMU Mustangs: 120.2 (0.41%)

    64. UCLA: 120.2 (0.41%)

    65. Georgia Bulldogs: 120.2 (0.41%)

    66. NC State: 120.2 (0.41%)

    67. Villanova Wildcats: 130.2 (0.37%)

    68. Texas Longhorns: 130.2 (0.37%)

    69. Texas A&M: 130.2 (0.37%)

    70. Miami (FL): 137.75 (0.35%)

    71. Baylor Bears: 150.2 (0.32%)

    72. Indiana Hoosiers: 150.2 (0.32%)

    73. UCF Knights: 150.2 (0.32%)

    74. Seton Hall Pirates: 150.2 (0.32%)

    75. Ohio State Buckeyes: 150.2 (0.32%)

    76. San Diego State: 150.2 (0.32%)

    77. Missouri Tigers: 150.2 (0.32%)

    78. USC Trojans: 150.2 (0.32%)

    79. Virginia Tech: 180.2 (0.27%)

    80. TCU: 180.2 (0.27%)

    81. Oklahoma Sooners: 180.2 (0.27%)

    82. Stanford Cardinal: 180.2 (0.27%)

    83. Oklahoma State: 180.2 (0.27%)

    84. West Virginia: 230.2 (0.21%)

    85. New Mexico: 230.2 (0.21%)

    86. Butler Bulldogs: 230.2 (0.21%)

    87. Oregon Ducks: 230.2 (0.21%)

    88. Ole Miss Rebels: 262.75 (0.19%)

    89. South Carolina Gamecocks: 280.2 (0.17%)

    90. LSU: 280.2 (0.17%)

    91. Pittsburgh Panthers: 280.2 (0.17%)

    92. Washington Huskies: 280.2 (0.17%)

    93. Colorado: 280.2 (0.17%)

    94. Utah Utes: 280.2 (0.17%)

    95. Northwestern Wildcats: 280.2 (0.17%)

    96. Notre Dame: 280.2 (0.17%)

    97. Syracuse Orange: 280.2 (0.17%)

    98. Xavier Musketeers: 280.2 (0.17%)

    99. Mississippi St.: 280.2 (0.17%)

    100. Creighton: 280.2 (0.17%)

    101. Cincinnati Bearcats: 280.2 (0.17%)

    102. DePaul Blue Demons: 280.2 (0.17%)

    103. Providence Friars: 280.2 (0.17%)

    104. Arizona State: 280.2 (0.17%)

    105. Miami (Ohio): 280.2 (0.17%)

    106. California Golden Bears: 325.25 (0.15%)

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