Illinois vs. UT Rio Grande Valley Prediction, How to Watch, Odds, Channel - Nov 24

Updated Nov. 24, 2025 8:27 p.m. ET

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The No. 13 Illinois Fighting Illini (5-1) hit the court against the UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros (2-3) on Monday, November 24, 2025 at 8 p.m. ET on Big Ten Network.

The Fighting Illini are an overwhelming favorite against the Vaqueros when the Fighting Illini and the Vaqueros square off. The Fighting Illini are favored by 33.5 points. The point total for the game is set at 164.5.

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Illinois vs. UT Rio Grande Valley How to Watch & Odds

When: Monday, November 24, 2025 at 8 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 Vaqueros Betting Information
Favorite	Spread	Favorite Spread Odds	Underdog Spread Odds	Total	Over Total Odds	Under Total Odds	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline
Fighting Illini	-33.5	-110	-110	164.5	-112	-108	-100000	+5000

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Illinois vs. UT Rio Grande Valley Prediction

Pick ATS: UT Rio Grande Valley (+33.5)
Pick OU: Under (164.5)
Prediction: Illinois 92, UT Rio Grande Valley 69

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Illinois vs. UT Rio Grande Valley Betting Insights

Betting Line Implied Predictions

Per the spread and over/under, the implied score for the matchup is Fighting Illini 99, Vaqueros 66.
The Fighting Illini have a 99.9% chance to collect the win in this contest per the moneyline's implied probability.
The Vaqueros hold a 2.0% implied probability to come out on top.

Key Spread Facts

Illinois has won four games against the spread this season, while failing to cover twice.
UT Rio Grande Valley has won two games against the spread this year.
Illinois has won its only game this season when playing as at least 33.5-point favorites.

Key Total Facts

The Fighting Illini games have had more than 164.5 points scored on three occasions this season.
Vaqueros games have finished with over 164.5 points two times this year.
The Fighting Illini and Vaqueros average 179.4 points per game combined, which is 14.9 more than the over/under for this matchup.

Key Moneyline Facts

Illinois has won 83.3% of its games this season when the moneyline favorite (5-1).
UT Rio Grande Valley has been listed as the underdog three times this season and have failed to win any of those games.
Illinois has not yet played as a moneyline favorite of -100000 or shorter.
UT Rio Grande Valley has not entered a game this season with longer moneyline odds than +5000.

Illinois vs. UT Rio Grande Valley: 2025-26 Stats Comparison

	Illinois	UT Rio Grande Valley
Points Scored Per Game (Rank)	95.8 (7)	83.6 (112)
Points Allowed (Rank)	69.2 (104)	76 (236)
Rebounds (Rank)	14.2 (9)	9 (238)
3pt Made (Rank)	10.3 (55)	10.8 (34)
Assists (Rank)	14.5 (194)	17.6 (58)
Turnovers (Rank)	10 (66)	11.6 (159)

Illinois 2025-26 Key Players

Fighting Illini Leaders
Name	GP	PTS	REB	ASST	STL	BLK	3PM
Kylan Boswell	6	17.8	4.5	4.2	1.2	0	1.8
Andrej Stojakovic	5	17.4	3.8	1.4	0.6	0.8	0.8
Keaton Wagler	6	16.2	5.5	2.2	1	0.3	1.3
David Mirkovic	6	16	11.3	2.5	0.8	0.3	1.3
Tomislav Ivisic	3	11	3.7	0.7	0.3	0.3	1.3

UT Rio Grande Valley 2025-26 Key Players

Vaqueros Leaders
Name	GP	PTS	REB	ASST	STL	BLK	3PM
Marvin McGhee III	5	15	6.2	1	0.6	0	2.4
Koree Cotton	5	11.8	3.6	2.6	1.6	0.6	1.4
Filip Brankovic	5	9.4	3.4	1.6	0	0.4	1
Dane Christensen	5	7.2	4.4	1.2	1	0	1.4
Kyle Dickson	5	6.8	3.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.6