Illinois vs. Minnesota Prediction, How to Watch, Odds, Channel - Jan 17

Published Jan. 16, 2026 3:27 p.m. ET

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The No. 13 Illinois Fighting Illini (14-3, 5-1 Big Ten) will attempt to build on a six-game win streak when they host the Minnesota Golden Gophers (10-7, 3-3 Big Ten) on Saturday, January 17, 2026 at State Farm Center. The contest airs at 12 p.m. ET on Big Ten Network.

The Fighting Illini head into their game against the Golden Gophers as heavy favorites. The Fighting Illini are favored by 15.5 points. The over/under for the matchup is 138.5.

Keep reading to get all the information ahead of wagering on the Illinois-Minnesota contest.

Illinois vs. Minnesota How to Watch & Odds

When: Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 12 p.m. ET
Where: State Farm Center in Champaign, Illinois
TV: Big Ten Network
Streaming: FOXSports.com, FOX Sports App and FOX One (Try free for 7 days)

Fighting Illini vs Golden Gophers Betting Information
Favorite	Spread	Favorite Spread Odds	Underdog Spread Odds	Total	Over Total Odds	Under Total Odds	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline
Fighting Illini	-15.5	-110	-110	138.5	-110	-110	-2273	+1133

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Illinois vs. Minnesota Prediction

Pick ATS: Minnesota (+15.5)
Pick OU: Over (138.5)
Prediction: Illinois 80, Minnesota 66

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Illinois vs. Minnesota Betting Insights

Betting Line Implied Predictions

Per the spread and over/under, the implied score for the matchup is Fighting Illini 77, Golden Gophers 62.
The Fighting Illini have a 95.8% chance to win this contest based on the moneyline's implied probability.
The Golden Gophers sit with an 8.1% implied probability to win.

Key Spread Facts

Illinois has won 11 games against the spread this season, while failing to cover six times.
Minnesota has put together a 7-10-0 ATS record so far this year.
When playing as at least 15.5-point favorites this season, Illinois has an ATS record of 5-2.
Minnesota has not covered the spread this year (0-1 ATS) when playing as at least 15.5-point underdogs.

Key Total Facts

Fighting Illini games have finished with more than 138.5 points 13 times so far this season.
So far this year, 11 Golden Gophers games have featured over 138.5 points scored.
The Fighting Illini and Golden Gophers average 158.7 points per game combined, which is 20.2 more than the over/under for this matchup.

Key Moneyline Facts

Illinois is 13-2 in games when it was listed as the moneyline favorite (winning 86.7%).
Minnesota has been underdogs in eight games this season and won three (37.5%) of those contests.
Illinois has won all seven games it played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -2273 or shorter.
Minnesota has played as an underdog of +1133 or more once this season and lost that game.

Illinois vs. Minnesota: Recent Results

Fighting Illini vs Golden Gophers Recent Games
Date	Favorite	Spread	Total	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline	Result
2/8/2025	Fighting Illini	-6.5	145.5	-286	+230	95-74 ILL

Illinois vs. Minnesota: 2025-26 Stats Comparison

	Illinois	Minnesota
Points Scored Per Game (Rank)	85.6 (41)	73.1 (270)
Points Allowed (Rank)	67.5 (47)	66.8 (35)
Rebounds (Rank)	12.0 (23)	8.4 (273)
3pt Made (Rank)	10.3 (35)	7.6 (211)
Assists (Rank)	14.6 (158)	18.5 (17)
Turnovers (Rank)	9.6 (34)	10.6 (109)

Illinois 2025-26 Key Players

Fighting Illini Leaders
Name	GP	PTS	REB	ASST	STL	BLK	3PM
Keaton Wagler	17	16.1	5.2	3.7	0.7	0.3	2.1
Kylan Boswell	17	14.6	4.2	3.4	0.7	0.0	1.4
Andrej Stojakovic	16	13.9	4.5	0.9	0.4	0.6	0.6
David Mirkovic	17	12.0	8.4	2.6	0.5	0.2	1.2
Tomislav Ivisic	14	10.5	4.6	1.1	0.4	0.6	1.6

Minnesota 2025-26 Key Players

Golden Gophers Leaders
Name	GP	PTS	REB	ASST	STL	BLK	3PM
Cade Tyson	17	21.1	5.4	2.8	0.9	0.1	2.1
Jaylen Crocker-Johnson	17	13.1	6.7	1.6	0.5	1.1	1.6
Langston Reynolds	17	10.7	4.6	4.1	0.8	0.1	0.2
Isaac Asuma	17	10.6	4.0	4.3	1.2	0.5	1.6
Bobby Durkin	17	8.4	2.9	1.7	0.8	0.1	1.6