Illinois vs. Northwestern: How to Watch, Channel, Prediction, Odds - Dec 6

Updated Dec. 6, 2024 8:27 p.m. ET

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The No. 19 Illinois Fighting Illini (6-1, 0-0 Big Ten) will try to extend a three-game win streak when they visit the Northwestern Wildcats (6-3, 0-1 Big Ten) on Friday, December 6, 2024 at Welsh-Ryan Arena. The game airs at 9:00 PM ET on Big Ten Network.

The Fighting Illini are a 3-point favorite against the Wildcats when the Fighting Illini and Wildcats take the court. The point total for the matchup is set at 143.

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Illinois vs. Northwestern How to Watch & Odds

When: Friday, December 6, 2024 at 9:00 PM ET
Where: Welsh-Ryan Arena in Evanston, Illinois
How to watch on TV: Big Ten Network
Live boxscore on FOX Sports

Fighting Illini vs Wildcats Betting Information
Favorite	Spread	Favorite Spread Odds	Underdog Spread Odds	Total	Over Total Odds	Under Total Odds	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline
Fighting Illini	-3	-110	-110	143	-110	-110	-162	+136

Illinois vs. Northwestern Prediction

Pick ATS: Illinois (-3)
Pick OU: Over (143)
Prediction: Illinois 75, Northwestern 69

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Illinois vs. Northwestern Betting Insights

Betting Line Implied Predictions

Based on the spread and over/under, the implied score for the game is Fighting Illini 73, Wildcats 70.
The Fighting Illini have a 61.8% chance to collect the win in this game based on the moneyline's implied probability.
The Wildcats sit with a 42.4% implied probability to win.

Key Spread Facts

Illinois has won five games against the spread this season, while failing to cover twice.
Northwestern has put together a 3-5-1 ATS record so far this year.
Illinois has covered the spread five times this season (5-1 ATS) when playing as at least 3-point favorites.
Northwestern has been an underdog by 3 points or more two times this year, and covered the spread in one of those contests.

Key Total Facts

The Fighting Illini games have had more than 143 points scored on four occasions this season.
Wildcats games have gone over 143 points scored only twice this season.
The total for this matchup is 143 points, 19.4 fewer than the combined scoring average of the two teams.

Key Moneyline Facts

Illinois has been the moneyline favorite a total of five times this season, and it has won each of those games.
Northwestern has lost both games it has played as underdogs this season.
Illinois has won all five games it played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -162 or shorter.
Northwestern has played as an underdog of +136 or more twice this season and lost both games.

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Illinois vs. Northwestern: Recent Results

Fighting Illini vs Wildcats Recent Games
Date	Favorite	Spread	Total	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline	Result
1/24/2024	Fighting Illini	-4	146.5	-180	+150	96-91 NW
1/2/2024	Fighting Illini	-5.5	140.5	-230	+185	96-66 ILL

Illinois vs. Northwestern: 2024-25 Stats Comparison

	Illinois	Northwestern
Points Scored Per Game (Rank)	89.1 (9)	73.3 (236)
Points Allowed (Rank)	61.4 (18)	64.4 (43)
Rebounds (Rank)	12.6 (21)	9.4 (171)
3pt Made (Rank)	11.9 (6)	5.8 (334)
Assists (Rank)	15.4 (97)	14.2 (174)
Turnovers (Rank)	10.4 (85)	9.4 (28)

Illinois 2024-25 Key Players

Fighting Illini Leaders
Name	GP	PTS	REB	ASST	STL	BLK	3PM
Tomislav Ivisic	7	16.3	8.9	1.3	1.6	0.9	1.9
Will Riley	7	15.4	4.6	1.9	0.3	0.4	2.6
Kasparas Jakucionis	7	13.6	6	6	1.6	0	1.3
Ben Humrichous	7	10.1	3.3	1.1	0.6	1	2.6
Kylan Boswell	7	9.4	3.6	3.6	0.7	0.3	1

Northwestern 2024-25 Key Players

Wildcats Leaders
Name	GP	PTS	REB	ASST	STL	BLK	3PM
Brooks Barnhizer	5	20.2	8.4	3.8	1.8	0.4	1.4
Nick Martinelli	9	20.1	6.7	1.8	0.9	0	1.1
Jalen Leach	9	14.1	2.1	1.8	1	0.1	1.4
Ty Berry	9	7.7	2.8	1	1.3	0.2	1.8
Luke Hunger	9	4.9	3.6	1.7	0	0.1	0.1