Nebraska vs Illinois Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Dec. 13

Illinois coach Brad Underwood watches during the second half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Michigan State, Friday, Jan. 13, 2023, in Champaign, Ill.
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  • Illinois is a -10.5 point favorite vs Nebraska
  • Total (Over/Under): 159.5 points
  • Nebraska / Illinois TV channel: PEAC

The Nebraska Cornhuskers visit State Farm Center to take on the Illinois Fighting Illini on Dec. 13. Tip off is scheduled for 4:00pm EST in Champaign, IL.

Illinois is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -10.5 (-110).

The Nebraska vs. Illinois Over/Under is 159.5 total points.

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Nebraska vs. Illinois Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Nebraska+10.5 -110O 159.5 -115425
Illinois -10.5 -110U 159.5 -105-600

Nebraska vs Illinois Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Illinois will win this college basketball game with 67.9% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Nebraska vs Illinois Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Illinois will cover the spread with 54.8% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Nebraska has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 23 of their last 37 games (+6.95 Units / 16% ROI)
  • Nebraska have covered the Spread in 7 of their last 8 away games (+5.90 Units / 67% ROI)
  • Nebraska has hit the Moneyline in 6 of their last 8 away games (+5.20 Units / 32% ROI)
  • Nebraska has hit the Game Total Under in 21 of their last 37 games (+3.40 Units / 8% ROI)
  • Illinois has hit the 1H Moneyline in 15 of their last 20 games at home (+6.60 Units / 1% ROI)
  • Illinois has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 13 of their last 21 games at home (+3.85 Units / 16% ROI)
  • Illinois have covered the Spread in 12 of their last 21 games at home (+2.05 Units / 9% ROI)

Nebraska Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Nebraska has a 5-5 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.5 Units / -4.55% ROI).

  • 9-1 when betting on the Moneyline for +5.3 Units / 1.34% ROI
  • 4-6 when betting the Over for -2.6 Units / -23.64% ROI
  • 6-4 when betting the Under for +1.6 Units / 14.55% ROI

Illinois Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Illinois has a 6-4 record against the spread this college basketball season (+1.6 Units / 14.55% ROI).

  • 8-2 when betting on the Moneyline for +5.75 Units / 0.27% ROI
  • 3-7 when betting the Over for -4.7 Units / -42.73% ROI
  • 7-3 when betting the Under for +3.7 Units / 33.64% ROI

Nebraska Offensive Stats & Trends:

Nebraska has an eFG% of 57% this season — tied for 21st best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 52%

Nebraska has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.8 (186 assists/ 102 TOs) this season — tied for 13th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2

Nebraska has averaged 9.3 offensive rebounds per game (93 rebounds/10 games) this season — 3rd lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 12.3

Nebraska has a TS% of 52% this season — 18th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 48%

Illinois Offensive Stats & Trends:

Nebraska has allowed 9.6 made three-pointers per game since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd highest among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 8.0

Nebraska has allowed an average of 1.05 points per shot (671 points/637 shots) this season — tied for 5th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.24

Nebraska has allowed 9.1 made three-pointers per game since the start of the 2023-24 season — 4th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.6

Nebraska allowed opponents to shoot 41% (816/2,016) last season — tied for best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 44%

Nebraska Defensive Stats & Trends:

Nebraska has an eFG% of 57% this season — tied for 21st best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 52%

Nebraska has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.8 (186 assists/ 102 TOs) this season — tied for 13th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2

Nebraska has averaged 9.3 offensive rebounds per game (93 rebounds/10 games) this season — 3rd lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 12.3

Nebraska has a TS% of 52% this season — 18th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 48%

Illinois Defensive Stats & Trends:

Nebraska has allowed 9.6 made three-pointers per game since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd highest among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 8.0

Nebraska has allowed an average of 1.05 points per shot (671 points/637 shots) this season — tied for 5th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.24

Nebraska has allowed 9.1 made three-pointers per game since the start of the 2023-24 season — 4th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.6

Nebraska allowed opponents to shoot 41% (816/2,016) last season — tied for best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 44%


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