Illinois vs. USC: How to Watch, Channel, Prediction, Odds - Jan 11

Updated Jan. 11, 2025 10:28 a.m. ET

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The No. 13 Illinois Fighting Illini (12-3, 4-1 Big Ten) will look to extend a five-game win streak when they host the USC Trojans (9-6, 1-3 Big Ten) on Saturday, January 11, 2025 at State Farm Center. The matchup airs at 12:00 PM ET on Big Ten Network.

The Fighting Illini hit the court as double-digit favorites against the Trojans. The Fighting Illini are favored by 13.5 points. The game's point total is set at 154.

Keep scrolling to get all you need to know ahead of wagering on the Illinois-USC clash.

Illinois vs. USC How to Watch & Odds

When: Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 12:00 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 Trojans Betting Information
Favorite	Spread	Favorite Spread Odds	Underdog Spread Odds	Total	Over Total Odds	Under Total Odds	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline
Fighting Illini	-13.5	-108	-112	154	-110	-110	-1205	+750

Illinois vs. USC Prediction

Pick ATS: Illinois (-13.5)
Pick OU: Under (154)
Prediction: Illinois 82, USC 68

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Illinois vs. USC Betting Insights

Betting Line Implied Predictions

Per the spread and over/under, the implied score for the encounter is Fighting Illini 84, Trojans 70.
The Fighting Illini have a 92.3% chance to claim victory in this contest per the moneyline's implied probability.
The Trojans have an 11.8% implied probability to come out on top.

Key Spread Facts

Illinois is 8-7-0 ATS this season.
USC has put together a 5-10-0 record against the spread this season.
Illinois is 5-1 ATS this season when playing as at least 13.5-point favorites.

Key Total Facts

In eight games this season, the Fighting Illini and their opponent have combined for more than 154 points.
So far this season, four Trojans games have featured over 154 points scored.
The total for this matchup is 154 points, 9.6 fewer than the combined scoring average of the two teams.

Key Moneyline Facts

Illinois has won 90% of its games this season when favored on the moneyline (9-1).
USC has entered the game as underdogs six times this season and won once.
Illinois has won all four games it played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -1205 or shorter.
USC has not entered a game this season with longer moneyline odds than +750.

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Illinois vs. USC: 2024-25 Stats Comparison

	Illinois	USC
Points Scored Per Game (Rank)	87.9 (5)	75.7 (169)
Points Allowed (Rank)	66.2 (56)	70.4 (154)
Rebounds (Rank)	11.9 (23)	6.7 (336)
3pt Made (Rank)	10.7 (16)	6.3 (312)
Assists (Rank)	15.5 (99)	16.0 (74)
Turnovers (Rank)	11.3 (159)	10.9 (118)

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	15	13.1	9.0	1.7	0.9	1.1	1.5
Tre White	15	11.3	5.6	1.1	0.5	0.3	0.6
Kylan Boswell	15	11.3	4.7	4.0	1.1	0.2	1.2
Will Riley	15	11.1	3.9	1.7	0.3	0.3	1.5

USC 2024-25 Key Players

Trojans Leaders
Name	GP	PTS	REB	ASST	STL	BLK	3PM
Desmond Claude	15	14.9	3.9	3.9	0.9	0.3	0.5
Chibuzo Agbo	15	12.7	4.5	1.5	0.9	0.2	2.5
Terrance Williams II	7	10.6	4.6	0.9	0.7	0.3	1.3
Wesley Yates III	15	9.7	2.3	1.2	1.2	0.2	1.1
Saint Thomas	15	9.7	5.9	4.1	1.4	0.5	0.9