Illinois vs. Southern Prediction, How to Watch, Odds, Channel - Dec 29

Updated Dec. 29, 2025 5:29 a.m. ET

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The Southern Jaguars (4-8) will try to stop a four-game losing streak when they visit the No. 20 Illinois Fighting Illini (9-3) at 3 p.m. ET on Monday, December 29, 2025 at State Farm Center. The contest airs on Big Ten Network.

The Fighting Illini take the court as immense favorites against the Jaguars. The Fighting Illini are favored by 30.5 points. The matchup's over/under is set at 164.5.

Keep reading to get all you need to know ahead of wagering on the Illinois-Southern game.

Illinois vs. Southern How to Watch & Odds

When: Monday, December 29, 2025 at 3 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 Jaguars Betting Information
Favorite	Spread	Favorite Spread Odds	Underdog Spread Odds	Total	Over Total Odds	Under Total Odds	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline
Fighting Illini	-30.5	-112	-108	164.5	-110	-110	-	-

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Illinois vs. Southern Prediction

Pick ATS: Southern (+30.5)
Pick OU: Under (164.5)
Prediction: Illinois 95, Southern 67

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Illinois vs. Southern Betting Insights

Key Spread Facts

Illinois has compiled a 7-5-0 ATS record so far this year.
Southern has covered four times in nine chances against the spread this season.
Illinois has been favored by 30.5 points or more three times this season, and covered the spread in one of those matchups.

Key Total Facts

Fighting Illini games have finished with more than 164.5 points four times so far this year.
Jaguars games have had over 164.5 points five times this year.
The total for this matchup is 164.5 points, 8.9 fewer than the combined scoring average of the two teams.

Illinois vs. Southern: 2025-26 Stats Comparison

	Illinois	Southern
Points Scored Per Game (Rank)	88.1 (33)	85.3 (59)
Points Allowed (Rank)	69.6 (97)	82.6 (337)
Rebounds (Rank)	12.3 (25)	10.1 (143)
3pt Made (Rank)	10.3 (43)	8.1 (177)
Assists (Rank)	14.8 (158)	15.4 (129)
Turnovers (Rank)	9.6 (31)	13.1 (294)

Illinois 2025-26 Key Players

Fighting Illini Leaders
Name	GP	PTS	REB	ASST	STL	BLK	3PM
Keaton Wagler	12	15.7	5.1	3.3	0.8	0.4	2.2
Andrej Stojakovic	11	15.5	4	1.2	0.5	0.7	0.7
Kylan Boswell	12	15.3	4.2	3.4	0.6	0	1.4
David Mirkovic	12	13.3	8.5	2.6	0.5	0.3	1.3
Tomislav Ivisic	9	10.4	4.8	1.3	0.3	0.6	1.6

Southern 2025-26 Key Players

Jaguars Leaders
Name	GP	PTS	REB	ASST	STL	BLK	3PM
Michael Jacobs	10	20.9	3.5	4.1	1.9	0.1	1.5
Malek Abdelgowad	12	11.8	7.4	0.5	0.8	0.4	0.3
Cam Amboree	12	10.1	2.8	3.8	2.8	0	1.8
Damariee Jones	10	9.6	5.2	1.2	0.9	1	0
Fazl Oshodi	12	9.2	1.4	1.2	1	0.3	1.9