Illinois vs. Rutgers: How to Watch, Channel, Prediction, Odds - Feb 5

Illinois vs. Rutgers: How to Watch, Channel, Prediction, Odds - Feb 5

Updated Feb. 5, 2025 8:27 p.m. ET
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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.

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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
Fighting Illini vs Scarlet Knights Betting Information
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.
FINAL
ILL 73 · RUTG 82
NCAA BK
SPREAD
TO WIN
TOTAL
23
Illinois Fighting Illini
ILL
Rutgers Scarlet Knights
RUTG

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

Fighting Illini Leaders
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

Scarlet Knights Leaders
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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