Illinois vs Purdue Basketball Odds

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The Fighting Illini will play the Boilermakers on Saturday, January 24th, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 3:00 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.

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Key Matchup Stats

Looking into the second half of the 2025-26 college basketball season, Illinois and Purdue are set to hit the hardwood on Saturday, January 24th, 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, Illinois currently has a 98.33 conference power ranking, while the SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for Purdue is 97.00.
  • Away Illinois - Illinois starts this game with a 4-0 record as an away team, ranking them 2nd in the Big Ten Conference for away team wins.
  • Home Purdue - Purdue meets Illinois 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 - Illinois currently ranks 2nd (0.875) in the Big Ten Conference, with Purdue now standing 2nd (0.875) for their conference win percentage in the 2025 Big Ten Conference for the 2025-26 college basketball season.
  • Overall Win Percentage - Illinois has a 0.842 overall win percentage, with Purdue matching up with a 0.895 overall win percentage.
  • Team Records - Illinois currently possesses 16-3 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, Purdue has tallied a 17-2 standing as the 2025-26 college basketball season continues to unfold.

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Gather 'round, mortals, as we discuss the clash between Illinois and Purdue!

Illinois with a 16-3 record faces Purdue with a 17-2 record. Conference standings matter for tournament seeds. Illinois and Purdue both have 7-1 Big Ten records. Illinois on an 8-game winning streak, while Purdue coming off a loss.

Review the tables below for the best point spread, total, and moneylines. Bet on college basketball legally at BetRivers and BetMGM. We've listed each team's futures odds and current standings below.

May the basketball gods favor the victor in this epic battle on Saturday!

Best Fighting Illini at Boilermakers Odds


Best Point Spread Betting Odds
Underdog

Illinois		Favorite

Purdue
+5.5 -102 BetMGM
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-5.5 -118 BetMGM
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Purdue has a -5.5 -118 point spread at BetMGM OH. They are the point spread favorite in this matchup. Illinois has a +5.5 -102 point spread at BetMGM OH. Illinois is the point spread underdog. Review how to bet on a point spread with our text and video tutorials.

Best Total Betting Odds
OverUnder
152.5 o -105 BetMGM
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152.5 u -115 BetMGM
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BetMGM has the best over line of 152.5 points. Risk $105 to win $100. BetMGM has the best under line of 152.5 points. Risk $115 to win $100. Our tutorial explains more about total bets.

Best Moneyline Betting Odds
Underdog

Illinois		Favorite

Purdue
+200 BetMGM
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-250 BetMGM
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Purdue is the -250 moneyline favorite. Risk $250 to win $100 on Purdue at BetMGM. Illinois is the +200 underdog at BetMGM. Risk $100 to win $200 on Illinois. Learn more about how to bet on money lines.

Matchup Odds FAQs

What is the point spread for the Illinois vs Purdue College Basketball game on Saturday, January 24th, 2026?

Purdue is a -5.5 -118 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Illinois is a +5.5 -102 point spread underdog at BetMGM.

What is the over-under total line for the Illinois vs Purdue College Basketball game on Saturday, January 24th, 2026?

The best over line is 152.5 -105 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 152.5 -115 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the under.

What is the moneyline for the Illinois vs Purdue College Basketball game on Saturday, January 24th, 2026?

Purdue is a -250 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Illinois is a +200 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.

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College Basketball Odds and Outcomes Explained

Game		 BetMGM Sports Betting BetMGM
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Illinois
Purdue
1/24/26 3:00pm EST
+5.5 -102-5.5 -118
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Underdog Illinois - Illinois bettors risk $100 to win $98.04 at -102 odds.

A +5.5 Illinois underdog bet wins if they lose by 5 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 6 or more.

Favorite Purdue - Purdue bettors risk $100 to win $84.75 at -118 odds.

A -5.5 Purdue favorite bet wins if they win by 6 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 5 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.

Illinois at Purdue Prop Bets

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College Basketball Prop Bets
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Illinois
Purdue
First to 5 Points
1/24/26 3:00pm EST
+100-140Bet
Illinois
Purdue
First to 10 Points
1/24/26 3:00pm EST
+110-155Bet
Illinois
Purdue
First to 15 Points
1/24/26 3:00pm EST
+120-165Bet
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Game to Overtime
1/24/26 3:00pm EST
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Team Standings

2025-2026 College Basketball Regular Season Standings - Illinois, Purdue
Team W-L Win% Home Away Conf CGB Conf% Strk
#9 Illinois17-30.85010-15-08-1+0.50.889W9
#12 Purdue17-40.81010-24-27-3+20.700L3

Illinois & Purdue 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.

Illinois Championship Odds
2025-26 Illinois NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Odds

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Purdue Championship Odds
2025-26 Purdue NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Odds

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Illinois & Purdue Team Pages

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How to Bet on the Game

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How to Bet on the Illinois vs Purdue College Basketball Game

  1. 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 Saturday, January 24th, 2026 at 3:00 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.

  2. 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.

  3. Tap to the sportsbook's College Basketball page, look for the Illinois vs Purdue Game.

    Navigate to the sportsbook's College Basketball page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Illinois vs Purdue Game.

  4. 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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