Illinois vs Iowa Basketball Odds

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The Fighting Illini will play the Hawkeyes on Sunday, January 11th, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 12:00 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 Iowa are set to hit the hardwood on Sunday, January 11th, 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 97.00 conference power ranking, while the SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for Iowa is 95.33.
  • Away Illinois - Illinois starts this game with a 2-0 record as an away team, ranking them 2nd in the Big Ten Conference for away team wins.
  • Home Iowa - Iowa meets Illinois boasting a 10-0 record as a home team. They currently rank 1st in the Big Ten Conference for home team wins.
  • Conference Win Percentage - Illinois currently ranks 3rd (0.750) in the Big Ten Conference, with Iowa now standing 5th (0.500) for their conference win percentage in the 2025 Big Ten Conference for the 2025-26 college basketball season.
  • Overall Win Percentage - Illinois has a 0.800 overall win percentage, with Iowa matching up with a 0.800 overall win percentage.
  • Team Records - Illinois currently possesses 12-3 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, Iowa has tallied a 12-3 standing as the 2025-26 college basketball season continues to unfold.

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Hocus pocus! Illinois 12-3, Iowa 12-3, battle for top conference spot.

Illinois 3-1 in Big Ten, Iowa 2-2, conference records crucial for seeds. Illinois on 4-game win streak, Iowa looking to bounce back. 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.

Best Fighting Illini at Hawkeyes Odds


Best Point Spread Betting Odds
Underdog

Iowa		Favorite

Illinois
+1.5 -115 BetMGM
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-1.5 -105 BetMGM
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Illinois has a -1.5 -105 point spread at BetMGM OH. They are the point spread favorite in this matchup. Iowa has a +1.5 -115 point spread at BetMGM OH. Iowa is the point spread underdog. Review how to bet on a point spread with our text and video tutorials.

Best Total Betting Odds
OverUnder
143.5 o -110 BetMGM
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143.5 u -110 BetMGM
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Best Moneyline Betting Odds
Underdog

Iowa		Favorite

Illinois
+100 BetMGM
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-120 BetMGM
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Illinois is the -120 moneyline favorite. Risk $120 to win $100 on Illinois at BetMGM. Iowa is the +100 underdog at BetMGM. Risk $100 to win $100 on Iowa. Learn more about how to bet on money lines.

Matchup Odds FAQs

What is the point spread for the Illinois vs Iowa College Basketball game on Sunday, January 11th, 2026?

Illinois is a -1.5 -105 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Iowa is a +1.5 -115 point spread underdog at BetMGM.

What is the over-under total line for the Illinois vs Iowa College Basketball game on Sunday, January 11th, 2026?

The best over line is 143.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 143.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.

What is the moneyline for the Illinois vs Iowa College Basketball game on Sunday, January 11th, 2026?

Illinois is a -120 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Iowa is a +100 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.

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College Basketball Odds and Outcomes Explained

Game		 BetMGM Sports Betting BetMGM
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Illinois
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1/11/26 12:00pm EST
-1.5 -105+1.5 -115
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Underdog Iowa - Iowa bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.

A +1.5 Iowa underdog bet wins if they lose by 1, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 2 or more.

Favorite Illinois - Illinois bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.

A -1.5 Illinois favorite bet wins if they win by 2 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 1, tie, or lose outright.

Illinois at Iowa Prop Bets

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College Basketball Prop Bets
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Illinois
Iowa
First to 5 Points
1/11/26 12:00pm EST
-120-115Bet
Illinois
Iowa
First to 10 Points
1/11/26 12:00pm EST
-125-110Bet
Illinois
Iowa
First to 15 Points
1/11/26 12:00pm EST
-125-110Bet
Illinois
Iowa
Game to Overtime
1/11/26 12:00pm EST
Yes +700No -2000Bet

Team Standings

2025-2026 College Basketball Regular Season Standings - Illinois, Iowa
Team W-L Win% Home Away Conf CGB Conf% Strk
#9 Illinois18-30.85711-15-09-1+0.50.900W10
Iowa15-50.75012-11-45-4+40.556W3

Illinois & Iowa Futures Odds

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

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

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Illinois & Iowa Team Pages

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How to Bet on the Game

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How to Bet on the Illinois vs Iowa 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 Sunday, January 11th, 2026 at 12:00 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 Iowa Game.

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