Illinois vs. Rutgers: How to Watch, Channel, Prediction, Odds - Feb 5
The No. 23 Illinois Fighting Illini (15-7, 7-5 Big Ten) visit the Rutgers Scarlet Knights (11-11, 4-7 Big Ten) in a matchup of Big Ten rivals at Jersey Mike's Arena, starting at 8:30 PM ET on Wednesday, February 5, 2025.
The Fighting Illini hit the court as 6.5-point favorites against the Scarlet Knights. The game features an over/under of 158.5.
Keep reading to get everything you need to know ahead of wagering on the Illinois-Rutgers matchup.
Illinois vs. Rutgers How to Watch & Odds
- When: Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 8:30 PM ET
- Where: Jersey Mike's Arena in Piscataway, New Jersey
- How to watch on TV: Big Ten Network
- Live boxscore on FOX Sports
Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Fighting Illini | -6.5 | -108 | -112 | 158.5 | -110 | -110 | -270 | +220 |
Illinois vs. Rutgers Prediction
- Pick ATS: Pick Em
- Pick OU: Under (158.5)
- Prediction: Illinois 80, Rutgers 73
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Illinois vs. Rutgers Betting Insights
Betting Line Implied Predictions
- Based on the spread and over/under, the implied score for the encounter is Fighting Illini 82, Scarlet Knights 76.
- The Fighting Illini have a 73.0% chance to collect the win in this contest per the moneyline's implied probability.
- The Scarlet Knights hold a 31.2% implied probability to win.
Key Spread Facts
- Illinois has covered 12 times in 22 games with a spread this season.
- Rutgers has compiled a 9-12-1 record against the spread this season.
- Illinois is 8-4 ATS this season when playing as at least 6.5-point favorites.
- Rutgers has covered the spread three times this year (3-3 ATS) when playing as at least 6.5-point underdogs.
Key Total Facts
- The Fighting Illini games have had more than 158.5 points scored on nine occasions this season.
- There have been five Scarlet Knights games this year with more than 158.5 points scored.
- The total for this matchup is 158.5 points, 2.8 fewer than the combined scoring average of the two teams.
Key Moneyline Facts
- Illinois has gone 12-4 in games when it was favored on the moneyline (winning 75%).
- This season, Rutgers has won three out of the 12 games, or 25%, in which it has been the underdog.
- Illinois has a record of 9-1 when it has played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -270 or shorter (winning 90%).
- Rutgers has a record of 2-4 when it is set as the underdog by +220 or more by oddsmakers this season.
Illinois vs. Rutgers: 2024-25 Stats Comparison
Illinois | Rutgers | |
---|---|---|
Points Scored Per Game (Rank) | 85.3 (6) | 76.0 (133) |
Points Allowed (Rank) | 70.4 (146) | 74.6 (266) |
Rebounds (Rank) | 12.3 (14) | 9.5 (137) |
3pt Made (Rank) | 9.6 (40) | 7.4 (218) |
Assists (Rank) | 14.7 (111) | 13.2 (226) |
Turnovers (Rank) | 11.6 (215) | 10.4 (89) |
Illinois 2024-25 Key Players
Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Kasparas Jakucionis | 20 | 15.6 | 5.7 | 5.5 | 1.1 | 0.2 | 1.8 |
Tomislav Ivisic | 19 | 12.9 | 8.6 | 1.9 | 0.7 | 1.0 | 1.5 |
Kylan Boswell | 22 | 12.1 | 5.2 | 3.5 | 1.2 | 0.2 | 1.0 |
Will Riley | 22 | 11.0 | 3.6 | 1.6 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 1.4 |
Tre White | 22 | 9.7 | 5.5 | 1.0 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.5 |
Rutgers 2024-25 Key Players
Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ace Bailey | 20 | 20.2 | 7.8 | 1.0 | 1.1 | 1.4 | 2.0 |
Dylan Harper | 19 | 18.6 | 4.8 | 4.1 | 1.1 | 0.5 | 1.6 |
Jordan Derkack | 21 | 7.3 | 3.6 | 2.1 | 1.0 | 0.1 | 0.5 |
Lathan Sommerville | 22 | 7.2 | 4.2 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.0 |
Jeremiah Williams | 21 | 6.5 | 2.9 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 0.1 | 0.3 |
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