The Huskies will play the Fighting Illini on Thursday, January 29th, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 9:00 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
Review our College Basketball Betting guide to learn how to bet this game.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Moneyline Mage
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
Looking into the second half of the 2025-26 college basketball season, Washington and Illinois are set to hit the hardwood on Thursday, January 29th, 2026. Luckily, we have some clear performance trends emerging now that each team has more than a dozen games under their belts. Use the following data to help analyze this matchup and to place an intelligent wager on its ultimate outcome.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - With the 2025-26 season in full stride, Washington currently has a 93.00 conference power ranking, while the SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for Illinois is 98.67.
- Away Washington - Washington starts this game with a 2-5 record as an away team, ranking them 4th in the Big Ten Conference for away team wins.
- Home Illinois - Illinois meets Washington boasting a 10-1 record as a home team. They currently rank 3rd in the Big Ten Conference for home team wins.
- Conference Win Percentage - Washington currently ranks 8th (0.333) in the Big Ten Conference, with Illinois now standing 2nd (0.889) for their conference win percentage in the 2025 Big Ten Conference for the 2025-26 college basketball season.
- Overall Win Percentage - Washington has a 0.550 overall win percentage, with Illinois matching up with a 0.850 overall win percentage.
- Team Records - Washington currently possesses 11-9 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, Illinois has tallied a 17-3 standing as the 2025-26 college basketball season continues to unfold.
Moneyline Mage
Spelling out the winners with humor since the middle ages.
Hocus pocus, Washington faces Illinois in college basketball clash on Thursday.
Illinois, the home team, has a strong 17-3 overall standing this season.
Washington has a tough 11-9 overall record, but they're fighting for a win.
Look at conference records to seed the tournament, it's crucial for both teams.
Washington has a 3-6 Big Ten standing, while Illinois shines at 8-1.
Washington has won their last game, while Illinois boasts a 9-game win streak.
Review the tables below to find the best point spread, total, and moneylines for this game.
You can bet on college basketball legally at BetRivers and BetMGM.
We've also listed each team's futures odds and current standings below. Let the magic begin!
Best Huskies at Fighting Illini Odds
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| Underdog Washington | Favorite Illinois |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
Illinois is a -12.5 -110 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Washington is a +12.5 -110 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 152.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 152.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
Illinois is a -1000 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Washington is a +625 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
College Basketball Odds Example
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Washington
Illinois
1/29/26 9:00pm EST | +12.5 -110-12.5 -110 |
Underdog Washington - Washington bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +12.5 Washington underdog bet wins if they lose by 12 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 13 or more.
Favorite Illinois - Illinois bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -12.5 Illinois favorite bet wins if they win by 13 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 12 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Washington at Illinois Prop Bets
Important Note: Some states expressly forbid individual college athlete prop bets. The following wagers may not be available depending on your particular state laws.
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Washington
Illinois
First to 5 Points
1/29/26 9:00pm EST | +125-175Bet |
Washington
Illinois
First to 10 Points
1/29/26 9:00pm EST | +150-210Bet |
Washington
Illinois
First to 15 Points
1/29/26 9:00pm EST | +170-250Bet |
Washington
Illinois
Game to Overtime
1/29/26 9:00pm EST | Yes +1400No -10000Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W-L | Win% | Home | Away | Conf | CGB | Conf% | Strk |
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| #9 Illinois | 18-3 | 0.857 | 11-1 | 5-0 | 9-1 | - | 0.900 | W10 |
| Washington | 11-10 | 0.524 | 8-3 | 2-6 | 3-7 | +6 | 0.300 | L1 |
Washington & Illinois Futures Odds
Latest College Basketball Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review March Madness odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the college basketball tournament. Also be sure to read Ron Halfback's Final Four write-up.
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Washington & Illinois Team Pages
Review each team's futures odds, betting bonuses, current standings and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Washington vs Illinois College Basketball Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Thursday, January 29th, 2026 at 9:00 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's College Basketball page, look for the Washington vs Illinois Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Basketball page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Washington vs Illinois Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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