Illinois vs. Washington: How to Watch, Channel, Prediction, Odds - Jan 5

Updated Jan. 5, 2025 3:29 p.m. ET

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The No. 22 Illinois Fighting Illini (10-3, 2-1 Big Ten) aim to extend a three-game winning streak when they visit the Washington Huskies (10-4, 1-2 Big Ten) at 4:00 PM ET on Sunday, January 5, 2025 at Alaska Airlines Arena at Hec Edmundson Pavilion. The contest airs on Big Ten Network.

The Fighting Illini enter their matchup against the Huskies as a 7.5-point favorite. The matchup's over/under is set at 154.

Continue reading to get the download before betting on the Illinois-Washington game.

Illinois vs. Washington How to Watch & Odds

When: Sunday, January 5, 2025 at 4:00 PM ET
Where: Alaska Airlines Arena at Hec Edmundson Pavilion in Seattle, Washington
How to watch on TV: Big Ten Network
Live boxscore on FOX Sports

Fighting Illini vs Huskies Betting Information
Favorite	Spread	Favorite Spread Odds	Underdog Spread Odds	Total	Over Total Odds	Under Total Odds	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline
Fighting Illini	-7.5	-110	-110	154	-112	-108	-375	+295

Illinois vs. Washington Prediction

Pick ATS: Illinois (-7.5)
Pick OU: Under (154)
Prediction: Illinois 78, Washington 70

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Illinois vs. Washington Betting Insights

Betting Line Implied Predictions

Based on the spread and over/under, the implied score for the game is Fighting Illini 81, Huskies 73.
The Fighting Illini have a 78.9% chance to claim victory in this game per the moneyline's implied probability.
The Huskies sit with a 25.3% implied probability to win.

Key Spread Facts

Illinois has won seven games against the spread this season, while failing to cover six times.
Washington has compiled a 7-5-0 record against the spread this year.
Illinois is 5-1 ATS this season when playing as at least 7.5-point favorites.
Washington has covered the spread when playing as at least 7.5-point underdogs in its only opportunity this season.

Key Total Facts

Seven times so far this season, the Fighting Illini and their opponent have combined for more than 154 points.
Huskies games have finished with over 154 points only twice this year.
The Fighting Illini and Huskies average 162.4 points per game combined, which is 8.4 more than the over/under for this matchup.

Key Moneyline Facts

Illinois has won seven of eight games when listed as the moneyline favorite this season (87.5%).
This season, Washington has been the underdog three times and won one of those games.
Illinois has won all four games it played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -375 or shorter.
Washington has played as an underdog of +295 or more once this season and lost that game.

Illinois vs. Washington: 2024-25 Stats Comparison

	Illinois	Washington
Points Scored Per Game (Rank)	88.2 (6)	74.2 (220)
Points Allowed (Rank)	66.5 (65)	68.6 (109)
Rebounds (Rank)	11.5 (37)	9.6 (152)
3pt Made (Rank)	11.2 (8)	6.5 (300)
Assists (Rank)	15.6 (99)	13.4 (226)
Turnovers (Rank)	10.9 (122)	10.9 (122)

Illinois 2024-25 Key Players

Fighting Illini Leaders
Name	GP	PTS	REB	ASST	STL	BLK	3PM
Kasparas Jakucionis	13	16.3	5.6	5.4	1.3	0.1	2.1
Tomislav Ivisic	13	14.2	9.2	1.6	0.9	1.0	1.7
Will Riley	13	12.0	3.8	1.5	0.2	0.2	1.7
Kylan Boswell	13	11.5	4.7	4.1	1.0	0.2	1.2
Tre White	13	10.2	5.4	1.1	0.4	0.4	0.6

Washington 2024-25 Key Players

Huskies Leaders
Name	GP	PTS	REB	ASST	STL	BLK	3PM
Great Osobor	14	14.6	9.1	3.6	2.1	0.6	0.1
Tyler Harris	14	12.6	5.5	0.2	0.9	1.4	1.4
Zoom Diallo	14	11.1	3.0	2.6	0.6	0.3	0.2
Mekhi Mason	14	8.4	1.9	1.4	1.1	0.4	1.2
DJ Davis	13	7.4	1.5	1.1	0.7	0.0	1.4