Illinois vs. Penn State: How to Watch, Channel, Prediction, Odds - Jan 8

Updated Jan. 8, 2025 10:27 a.m. ET

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The No. 13 Illinois Fighting Illini (11-3, 3-1 Big Ten) aim to continue a four-game win streak when they host the Penn State Nittany Lions (12-3, 2-2 Big Ten) at 9:00 PM ET on Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at State Farm Center. The game airs on Big Ten Network.

The Fighting Illini head into their game against the Nittany Lions as a 10-point favorite. The matchup's over/under is set at 164.

Continue reading to get all the information ahead of betting on the Illinois-Penn State clash.

Illinois vs. Penn State How to Watch & Odds

When: Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 9:00 PM ET
Where: State Farm Center in Champaign, Illinois
How to watch on TV: Big Ten Network
Live boxscore on FOX Sports

Fighting Illini vs Nittany Lions Betting Information
Favorite	Spread	Favorite Spread Odds	Underdog Spread Odds	Total	Over Total Odds	Under Total Odds	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline
Fighting Illini	-10	-108	-112	164	-110	-110	-535	+400

Illinois vs. Penn State Prediction

Pick ATS: Penn State (+10)
Pick OU: Under (164)
Prediction: Illinois 82, Penn State 73

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Illinois vs. Penn State Betting Insights

Betting Line Implied Predictions

Based on the spread and over/under, the implied score for the encounter is Fighting Illini 87, Nittany Lions 77.
The Fighting Illini have an 84.3% chance to claim victory in this meeting based on the moneyline's implied probability.
The Nittany Lions hold a 20.0% implied probability to come out on top.

Key Spread Facts

Illinois has put together a 7-7-0 record against the spread this season.
Penn State has put together a 5-9-0 record against the spread this season.
Illinois has an ATS record of 5-1 when playing as at least 10-point favorites this season.

Key Total Facts

Fighting Illini games have finished with more than 164 points six times so far this year.
There have been three Nittany Lions games this season with more than 164 points scored.
These teams score 174.4 points per game combined, higher than the over/under for this matchup by 10.4.

Key Moneyline Facts

Illinois has an 8-1 record in games when it was listed as the moneyline favorite (winning 88.9% of those games).
Penn State lost the only game it has played as the underdog this season.
Illinois has won all four games it played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -535 or shorter.
Penn State has not entered a game this season with longer moneyline odds than +400.

Penn State Nittany Lions

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Illinois Fighting Illini

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Illinois vs. Penn State: Recent Results

Fighting Illini vs Nittany Lions Recent Games
Date	Favorite	Spread	Total	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline	Result
2/21/2024	Fighting Illini	-7.5	156.5	-340	+270	90-89 PENNST

Illinois vs. Penn State: 2024-25 Stats Comparison

	Illinois	Penn State
Points Scored Per Game (Rank)	87.6 (6)	86.8 (9)
Points Allowed (Rank)	67.2 (79)	68.5 (105)
Rebounds (Rank)	11.5 (35)	9.4 (167)
3pt Made (Rank)	10.7 (17)	7.3 (228)
Assists (Rank)	15.2 (109)	18.1 (14)
Turnovers (Rank)	11.1 (142)	11.3 (160)

Illinois 2024-25 Key Players

Fighting Illini Leaders
Name	GP	PTS	REB	ASST	STL	BLK	3PM
Kasparas Jakucionis	14	16.4	5.6	5.4	1.3	0.1	2.1
Tomislav Ivisic	14	13.8	9.1	1.6	0.9	1.1	1.6
Kylan Boswell	14	11.7	4.6	3.9	0.9	0.2	1.2
Will Riley	14	11.4	3.7	1.4	0.2	0.2	1.6
Tre White	14	10.7	5.5	1.0	0.4	0.4	0.6

Penn State 2024-25 Key Players

Nittany Lions Leaders
Name	GP	PTS	REB	ASST	STL	BLK	3PM
Adrian Baldwin Jr.	15	14.8	2.9	8.4	2.1	0.0	1.2
Yanic Konan Niederhauser	15	12.7	6.9	0.6	0.7	1.9	0.1
Nick Kern	15	12.3	4.7	2.2	1.4	0.5	0.1
Zach Hicks	15	12.2	4.5	2.2	1.2	0.5	2.6
Puff Johnson	15	10.3	4.5	0.6	1.3	0.3	0.7