Illinois vs. Northwestern Prediction, How to Watch, Odds, Channel - Jan 14

Published Jan. 13, 2026 8:28 p.m. ET

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The No. 13 Illinois Fighting Illini (13-3, 4-1 Big Ten) will look to continue a five-game road winning streak when they take on the Northwestern Wildcats (8-8, 0-5 Big Ten) on Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at Welsh-Ryan Arena. The contest airs at 8:30 p.m. ET on Big Ten Network.

The Fighting Illini enter their matchup against the Wildcats as a 9-point favorite. The point total for the game is 150.5.

Keep scrolling to get all you need to know ahead of placing bets on the Illinois-Northwestern matchup.

Illinois vs. Northwestern How to Watch & Odds

When: Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 8:30 p.m. ET
Where: Welsh-Ryan Arena in Evanston, Illinois
TV: Big Ten Network
Streaming: FOXSports.com, FOX Sports App and FOX One (Try free for 7 days)

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	-9	-110	-110	150.5	-110	-110	-459	+350

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Illinois vs. Northwestern Prediction

Pick ATS: Northwestern (+9)
Pick OU: Over (150.5)
Prediction: Illinois 79, Northwestern 73

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Illinois vs. Northwestern Betting Insights

Betting Line Implied Predictions

Per the spread and over/under, the implied score for the game is Fighting Illini 80, Wildcats 71.
The Fighting Illini have an 82.1% chance to win this matchup based on the moneyline's implied probability.
The Wildcats sit with a 22.2% implied probability to win.

Key Spread Facts

Illinois has won 10 games against the spread this season, while failing to cover six times.
Northwestern is 5-11-0 ATS this year.
When playing as at least 9-point favorites this season, Illinois has an ATS record of 6-4.
Northwestern has been an underdog by 9 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 150.5 points scored on eight occasions this year.
Wildcats games have had over 150.5 points 10 times this year.
The Fighting Illini and Wildcats average 165.1 points per game combined, which is 14.6 more than the over/under for this matchup.

Key Moneyline Facts

Illinois has won 12 of 14 games when listed as the moneyline favorite this season (85.7%).
Northwestern has been listed as the underdog four times this season and have failed to win any of those games.
When playing as a moneyline favorite with odds of -459 or shorter, Illinois has a record of 9-1 (90% win percentage).
Northwestern has played as an underdog of +350 or more twice this season and lost both games.

Illinois vs. Northwestern: Recent Results

Fighting Illini vs Wildcats Recent Games
Date	Favorite	Spread	Total	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline	Result
1/26/2025	Fighting Illini	-7.5	152.5	-361	+284	83-74 ILL
12/6/2024	Fighting Illini	-3.5	143.5	-164	+139	70-66 NW

Illinois vs. Northwestern: 2025-26 Stats Comparison

	Illinois	Northwestern
Points Scored Per Game (Rank)	86.0 (38)	79.1 (137)
Points Allowed (Rank)	67.4 (48)	71.2 (117)
Rebounds (Rank)	11.9 (25)	8.0 (314)
3pt Made (Rank)	10.3 (32)	6.2 (317)
Assists (Rank)	14.8 (147)	18.4 (19)
Turnovers (Rank)	9.8 (40)	8.1 (1)

Illinois 2025-26 Key Players

Fighting Illini Leaders
Name	GP	PTS	REB	ASST	STL	BLK	3PM
Keaton Wagler	16	15.7	5.2	3.8	0.8	0.3	2.1
Kylan Boswell	16	14.7	4.3	3.3	0.6	0.0	1.4
Andrej Stojakovic	15	14.5	4.4	1.0	0.5	0.7	0.7
David Mirkovic	16	12.4	8.6	2.8	0.5	0.3	1.1
Tomislav Ivisic	13	9.7	4.5	1.2	0.4	0.7	1.4

Northwestern 2025-26 Key Players

Wildcats Leaders
Name	GP	PTS	REB	ASST	STL	BLK	3PM
Nick Martinelli	15	24.1	6.8	1.5	0.7	0.5	1.3
Arrinten Page	15	14.1	6.1	2.4	1.0	1.3	0.5
Jayden Reid	16	10.9	1.6	5.6	0.9	0.1	0.7
Tre Singleton	16	7.1	4.8	1.6	0.5	0.6	0.3
Angelo Ciaravino	15	6.6	4.2	1.6	0.5	0.7	0.3