Nebraska vs. Illinois Prediction, How to Watch, Odds, Channel - Feb 1

Updated Feb. 1, 2026 3:28 p.m. ET

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The No. 5 Nebraska Cornhuskers (20-1, 9-1 Big Ten) hope to continue a 15-game home win streak when they host the No. 9 Illinois Fighting Illini (18-3, 9-1 Big Ten) on Sunday, February 1, 2026 at 4 p.m. ET.

The Cornhuskers are only a 1.5-point favorite against the Fighting Illini when the Cornhuskers and Fighting Illini meet in a game oddsmakers expect to be a close one. The game's point total is set at 151.5.

Keep scrolling to get everything you need to know ahead of wagering on the Nebraska-Illinois matchup.

Nebraska vs. Illinois How to Watch & Odds

When: Sunday, February 1, 2026 at 4 p.m. ET
Where: Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Nebraska
TV: FS1
Streaming: FOXSports.com, FOX Sports App and FOX One (Try free for 7 days)

Cornhuskers vs Fighting Illini Betting Information
Favorite	Spread	Favorite Spread Odds	Underdog Spread Odds	Total	Over Total Odds	Under Total Odds	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline
Cornhuskers	-1.5	-104	-116	151.5	-110	-110	-115	-105

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Nebraska vs. Illinois Prediction

Pick ATS: Nebraska (-1.5)
Pick OU: Under (151.5)
Prediction: Nebraska 77, Illinois 73

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Nebraska vs. Illinois Betting Insights

Betting Line Implied Predictions

Based on the spread and over/under, the implied score for the encounter is Cornhuskers 76, Fighting Illini 75.
The Cornhuskers have a 53.5% chance to win this matchup based on the moneyline's implied probability.
The Fighting Illini hold a 51.2% implied probability to win.

Key Spread Facts

Nebraska has compiled a 13-8-0 record against the spread this season.
Illinois has put together a 13-8-0 ATS record so far this year.
When playing as at least 1.5-point favorites this season, Nebraska has an ATS record of 9-8.
Illinois has covered the spread twice when an underdog by 1.5 points or more this year (in three opportunities).

Key Total Facts

In seven games this year, the Cornhuskers and their opponent have combined for more than 151.5 points.
Fighting Illini games have gone over 151.5 points on 10 occasions this year.
These teams score 165.5 points per game combined, higher than the over/under for this matchup by 14.0.

Key Moneyline Facts

Nebraska has been the moneyline favorite a total of 15 times this season, and it has won each of those games.
Illinois has been underdogs in three games this season and won two (66.7%) of those contests.
Nebraska has won all 15 games it played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -115 or shorter.
Illinois has a record of 2-1 when it is set as the underdog by -105 or more by bookmakers this season.

Nebraska vs. Illinois: Recent Results

Cornhuskers vs Fighting Illini Recent Games
Date	Favorite	Spread	Total	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline	Result
12/13/2025	Fighting Illini	-11.5	155.5	-725	+508	83-80 NEBR
1/30/2025	Fighting Illini	-4.5	156	-198	+164	80-74 NEBR

Nebraska vs. Illinois: 2025-26 Stats Comparison

	Nebraska	Illinois
Points Scored Per Game (Rank)	80.5 (95)	85.0 (30)
Points Allowed (Rank)	65.4 (21)	68.2 (50)
Rebounds (Rank)	8.0 (297)	12.2 (7)
3pt Made (Rank)	10.9 (16)	11.0 (11)
Assists (Rank)	18.4 (12)	14.5 (150)
Turnovers (Rank)	8.8 (9)	9.2 (26)

Nebraska 2025-26 Key Players

Cornhuskers Leaders
Name	GP	PTS	REB	ASST	STL	BLK	3PM
Pryce Sandfort	21	17.4	4.6	2.1	1.1	0.3	3.5
Rienk Mast	20	14.6	6.0	3.0	0.5	0.4	1.8
Braden Frager	19	12.2	3.9	0.9	0.6	0.1	1.6
Jamarques Lawrence	21	10.8	2.5	3.7	0.9	0.0	1.8
Sam Hoiberg	21	9.2	5.1	4.1	2.0	0.1	0.9

Illinois 2025-26 Key Players

Fighting Illini Leaders
Name	GP	PTS	REB	ASST	STL	BLK	3PM
Keaton Wagler	21	17.7	5.0	4.2	0.8	0.2	2.5
Kylan Boswell	18	14.3	4.2	3.4	0.7	0.0	1.3
Andrej Stojakovic	20	13.6	4.7	1.0	0.4	0.7	0.8
David Mirkovic	21	12.5	8.2	2.5	0.5	0.2	1.4
Tomislav Ivisic	18	10.0	5.2	1.3	0.3	0.6	1.6