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

Updated Jan. 17, 2026 10:28 a.m. ET

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

The Fighting Illini are an immense favorite against the Golden Gophers when the Fighting Illini and the Golden Gophers square off. The Fighting Illini are favored by 16.5 points. The matchup features an over/under of 142.5.

Continue scrolling to get all you need to know before placing bets 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	-16.5	-110	-110	142.5	-110	-110	-1695	+934

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Illinois vs. Minnesota Prediction

Pick ATS: Minnesota (+16.5)
Pick OU: Over (142.5)
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 80, Golden Gophers 63.
The Fighting Illini have a 94.4% chance to win this matchup per the moneyline's implied probability.
The Golden Gophers hold a 9.7% implied probability to win.

Key Spread Facts

Illinois has compiled an 11-6-0 ATS record so far this year.
Minnesota has put together a 7-10-0 ATS record so far this season.
Illinois has been favored by 16.5 points or more seven times this season, and covered the spread in five of those matchups.
Minnesota has not covered the spread this season (0-1 ATS) when playing as at least 16.5-point underdogs.

Key Total Facts

A total of 12 times so far this season, the Fighting Illini and their opponent have combined for more than 142.5 points.
Golden Gophers games have gone over 142.5 points on six occasions this year.
These teams score 158.7 points per game combined, higher than the over/under for this matchup by 16.2.

Key Moneyline Facts

Illinois has won 86.7% of its games this season when the moneyline favorite (13-2).
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 -1695 or shorter.
Minnesota has played as an underdog of +934 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 (271)
Points Allowed (Rank)	67.5 (47)	66.8 (35)
Rebounds (Rank)	12.0 (23)	8.4 (274)
3pt Made (Rank)	10.3 (35)	7.6 (212)
Assists (Rank)	14.6 (159)	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