Illinois vs. Washington Prediction, How to Watch, Odds, Channel - Jan 29

Published Jan. 28, 2026 8:28 p.m. ET

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The No. 9 Illinois Fighting Illini (17-3, 8-1 Big Ten) will look to extend a nine-game win streak when they host the Washington Huskies (11-9, 3-6 Big Ten) on Thursday, January 29, 2026 at State Farm Center. The game airs at 9 p.m. ET on FS1.

The Fighting Illini take the court as double-digit favorites against the Huskies. The Fighting Illini are favored by 12.5 points. The game's over/under is set at 153.5.

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Illinois vs. Washington How to Watch & Odds

When: Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 9 p.m. ET
Where: State Farm Center in Champaign, Illinois
TV: FS1
Streaming: FOXSports.com, FOX Sports App and FOX One (Try free for 7 days)

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	-12.5	-113	-107	153.5	-105	-115	-1053	+673

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Illinois vs. Washington Prediction

Pick ATS: Washington (+12.5)
Pick OU: Under (153.5)
Prediction: Illinois 82, Washington 71

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Illinois vs. Washington Betting Insights

Betting Line Implied Predictions

Per the spread and over/under, the implied score for the matchup is Fighting Illini 83, Huskies 70.
The Fighting Illini have a 91.3% chance to claim victory in this meeting per the moneyline's implied probability.
The Huskies sit with a 12.9% implied probability to win.

Key Spread Facts

Illinois is 13-7-0 ATS this season.
Washington is 11-9-0 ATS this year.
Illinois has covered the spread six times this season (6-4 ATS) when playing as at least 12.5-point favorites.
Washington has been an underdog by 12.5 points or more two times this year, and covered the spread both times.

Key Total Facts

In 10 games this season, the Fighting Illini and their opponent have combined to score more than 153.5 points.
There have been nine Huskies games this season with more than 153.5 points scored.
The Fighting Illini and Huskies combine to average 164.5 points per contest, which is 11.0 more than the total for this game.

Key Moneyline Facts

Illinois has won 88.2% of its games this season when the moneyline favorite (15-2).
This season, Washington has won one out of the eight games in which it has been the underdog.
Illinois has won all 10 games it played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -1053 or shorter.
Washington has played as an underdog of +673 or more once this season and lost that game.

Illinois vs. Washington: Recent Results

Fighting Illini vs Huskies Recent Games
Date	Favorite	Spread	Total	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline	Result
1/5/2025	Fighting Illini	-7.5	154	-327	+261	81-77 ILL

Illinois vs. Washington: 2025-26 Stats Comparison

	Illinois	Washington
Points Scored Per Game (Rank)	85.5 (31)	79.0 (130)
Points Allowed (Rank)	68.3 (51)	73.3 (177)
Rebounds (Rank)	12.3 (8)	11.0 (51)
3pt Made (Rank)	11.1 (11)	6.7 (289)
Assists (Rank)	14.6 (146)	13.9 (199)
Turnovers (Rank)	9.5 (32)	10.3 (91)

Illinois 2025-26 Key Players

Fighting Illini Leaders
Name	GP	PTS	REB	ASST	STL	BLK	3PM
Keaton Wagler	20	17.5	5.0	4.0	0.7	0.3	2.5
Kylan Boswell	18	14.3	4.2	3.4	0.7	0.0	1.3
Andrej Stojakovic	19	13.9	4.7	1.1	0.4	0.6	0.8
David Mirkovic	20	12.2	8.4	2.6	0.5	0.3	1.4
Tomislav Ivisic	17	10.2	5.1	1.2	0.4	0.6	1.6

Washington 2025-26 Key Players

Huskies Leaders
Name	GP	PTS	REB	ASST	STL	BLK	3PM
Hannes Steinbach	17	17.5	11.2	1.8	1.0	0.9	0.5
Zoom Diallo	20	15.1	3.2	3.6	0.8	0.0	0.8
Desmond Claude	12	13.3	2.4	1.9	0.4	0.1	0.8
Wesley Yates III	14	12.7	3.4	1.1	1.5	0.2	1.9
Quimari Peterson	20	9.4	2.9	2.1	1.4	0.2	2.2