The Fighting Illini will play the Wildcats on Wednesday, January 24th, 2024. Your timezone's tip off time is 9:00 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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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 2023-24 college basketball season, Illinois and Northwestern are set to hit the hardwood on Wednesday, January 24th, 2024. 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 2023-24 season in full stride, Illinois currently has a 98.67 conference power ranking, while the SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for Northwestern is 97.00.
- Away Illinois - Illinois starts this game with a 2-2 record as an away team, ranking them 2nd in the Big Ten Conference for away team wins.
- Home Northwestern - Northwestern meets Illinois boasting a 9-1 record as a home team. They currently rank 4th in the Big Ten Conference for home team wins.
- Conference Win Percentage - Illinois currently ranks 3rd (0.714) in the Big Ten Conference, with Northwestern now standing 4th (0.571) for their conference win percentage in the 2023 Big Ten Conference for the 2023-24 college basketball season.
- Overall Win Percentage - Illinois has a 0.778 overall win percentage, with Northwestern, matching up with a 0.722 overall win percentage.
- Team Records - Illinois currently possesses 14-4 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, Northwestern has tallied a 13-5 standing as the 2023-24 college basketball season continues to unfold.
Moneyline Mage
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Get ready for a magical showdown on Wednesday, January 24th, 2024! Illinois, with a 14-4 overall standing, will clash with Northwestern, who holds a 13-5 overall standing in the 2023-24 college basketball season. The conference records will determine the tournament seeds, adding extra spice to this battle. Illinois boasts a 5-2 Big Ten Conference standing, while Northwestern follows closely with 4-3.
Illinois enters the game with a victorious aura, winning their last two games in a row. Northwestern, on the other hand, is burdened with a losing streak after their previous game. It's a thrilling match-up that promises sparks on the court!
For those looking to place their bets, review the tables below to find the best point spread, total, and moneylines for this game. Remember, you can bet on college basketball legally at BetRivers, BetMGM, and BetWay. Additionally, we've also listed each team's futures odds and current standings below.
So, mark your calendars and get ready to witness an enchanting battle between Illinois and Northwestern. It's a clash that could potentially shape the conference tournament seeds. Don't miss out on the excitement!
Best Fighting Illini at Wildcats Odds
Underdog Northwestern | Favorite Illinois |
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Underdog Northwestern | Favorite Illinois |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
Illinois is a -3.5 -120 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Northwestern is a +3.5 +100 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 145.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 145.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
Illinois is a -190 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Northwestern is a +155 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
College Basketball Odds Example
Game |
BetMGM Bet |
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Illinois
Northwestern
1/24/24 9:00pm EST | -3.5 -120+3.5 +100 |
Underdog Northwestern - Northwestern bettors risk $100 to win $100 at +100 odds.
A +3.5 Northwestern underdog bet wins if they lose by 3 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 4 or more.
Favorite Illinois - Illinois bettors risk $100 to win $83.33 at -120 odds.
A -3.5 Illinois favorite bet wins if they win by 4 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 3 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Illinois at Northwestern 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.
BetMGM Bet |
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Illinois
Northwestern
First to 5 Points
1/24/24 9:00pm EST | -135-105Bet |
Illinois
Northwestern
First to 10 Points
1/24/24 9:00pm EST | -140+100Bet |
Illinois
Northwestern
First to 15 Points
1/24/24 9:00pm EST | -145+105Bet |
Illinois
Northwestern
Game to Overtime
1/24/24 9:00pm EST | Yes +1100No -10000Bet |
Team Standings
Team | W-L | Win% | Home | Away | Conf | CGB | Conf% | Strk |
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#6 Illinois | 29-9 | 0.763 | 15-3 | 6-5 | 14-6 | +3 | 0.700 | L1 |
Northwestern | 22-12 | 0.647 | 15-2 | 4-7 | 12-8 | +5 | 0.600 | L1 |
Illinois & Northwestern 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
Team | BetMGM |
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Illinois | +6000 Bet |
Team | BetMGM |
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Northwestern | +30000 Bet |
Illinois & Northwestern 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 Illinois vs Northwestern 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 Wednesday, January 24th, 2024 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 Illinois vs Northwestern Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Basketball page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Illinois vs Northwestern 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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