Illinois vs. USC: How to Watch, Channel, Prediction, Odds - Jan 11

The No. 13 Illinois Fighting Illini (12-3, 4-1 Big Ten) will look to extend a five-game win streak when they host the USC Trojans (9-6, 1-3 Big Ten) on Saturday, January 11, 2025 at State Farm Center. The matchup airs at 12:00 PM ET on Big Ten Network.

The Fighting Illini hit the court as double-digit favorites against the Trojans. The Fighting Illini are favored by 13.5 points. The game's point total is set at 154.

Keep scrolling to get all you need to know ahead of wagering on the Illinois-USC clash.

Illinois vs. USC How to Watch & Odds

• When: Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 12:00 PM ET
• Where: State Farm Center in Champaign, Illinois
• How to watch on TV: Big Ten Network
• Live boxscore on FOX Sports

Illinois vs. USC Prediction

• Pick ATS: Illinois (-13.5)
  
• Pick OU: Under (154)
  
• Prediction: Illinois 82, USC 68

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Illinois vs. USC Betting Insights

Betting Line Implied Predictions

• Per the spread and over/under, the implied score for the encounter is Fighting Illini 84, Trojans 70.
• The Fighting Illini have a 92.3% chance to claim victory in this contest per the moneyline's implied probability.
• The Trojans have an 11.8% implied probability to come out on top.

Key Spread Facts

• Illinois is 8-7-0 ATS this season.
• USC has put together a 5-10-0 record against the spread this season.
• Illinois is 5-1 ATS this season when playing as at least 13.5-point favorites.

Key Total Facts

• In eight games this season, the Fighting Illini and their opponent have combined for more than 154 points.
• So far this season, four Trojans games have featured over 154 points scored.
• The total for this matchup is 154 points, 9.6 fewer than the combined scoring average of the two teams.

Key Moneyline Facts

• Illinois has won 90% of its games this season when favored on the moneyline (9-1).
• USC has entered the game as underdogs six times this season and won once.
• Illinois has won all four games it played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -1205 or shorter.
• USC has not entered a game this season with longer moneyline odds than +750.

Illinois vs. USC: 2024-25 Stats Comparison

Illinois 2024-25 Key Players

USC 2024-25 Key Players

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