Free NCAA Hoops Pick: Nebraska vs. Fighting Illini CBB Odds
Looking for Nebraska Cornhuskers vs. Illinois Fighting Illini NCAA basketball free pick & CBB odds? CBB betting sees the Nebraska taking on the Fighting Illini on Sunday, February 4th at State Farm Center, in Illinois, IL. Cappers Picks provides complimentary expert handicapping picks all college basketball season long including all CBB games so stay tuned for more FREE NCAA predictions like this Nebraska Illinois matchup.
NCAA Handicapping Analysis:
(16-6) Nebraska Cornhuskers vs. Illinois Fighting Illini (16-5)
Date: Sunday, February 4th
Time: 6:30 PM EST
Venue: State Farm Center, Illinois, IL
NCAA Betting ATS Odds: Nebraska +9.5 | Fighting Illini -9.5 (Bet Now!)
CBB Moneyline Odds: Fighting Illini +365 | Nebraska -500
CBB Total: O/U 154.5
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Betting on today’s Cornhuskers and Fighting Illini game? Catch the action at State Farm Center in Champaign, IL, as the Fighting Illini hosts this showdown at 6:30 ET on BTN.
The over/under for this Big Ten conference contest is set at 154.5 points, with Illinois being favored by -9.5 at home against Nebraska.
Cornhuskers vs. Fighting Illini ATS
As the underdog, Nebraska has gone just 3-5 vs. the spread this season. On the road, their ATS mark is 2-5. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, their ATS record is 4-6. In their last 3 road games, the Cornhuskers are 0-3 vs. the spread.
As the favorite this season, Illinois is 8-8-1 vs. the spread, and over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Illini are 6-4 ATS. At home this year, Illinois has gone 6-7-1 vs. the spread, and over their last three home games, they are just 1-2 ATS.
Nebraska Cornhuskers
Nebraska comes into this game as a 9.5-point underdog, and they have gone 3-5 this season when labeled as the underdog. They are also just 2-5 on the road this year, compared to 13-1 at home.
Over their last 10 road games, the Cornhuskers have gone 4-6, and they have lost four in a row away from home. They are coming off a 73-51 loss to Maryland.
Today’s over/under line of 154.5 is higher than the average over/under line in Nebraska’s games this season (147). So far, 13 of their games have finished with more points than today’s OU line. In their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1.
Nebraska Cornhuskers Stats
Coming off their recent game, the Nebraska offense tallied 51 points in a matchup against Maryland. Their field goal percentage for the game was 39.5%, and they made 10 threes. Brice Williams is currently the leading scorer for the team, entering today’s matchup with an average of 13.3. Meanwhile, Rienk Mast also brings a PPG average of 13.6 into the game.
So far, the Cornhuskers’ defense is ranked 127th in the country at 70.2 points per contest. On average, opposing teams are hitting 8.8 threes per game vs. Illinois. This has come on three-point shooting percentage of 33.1%.
Illinois Fighting Illini
Illinois will be looking to extend their current win streak to three games when they take on Nebraska. The Fighting Illini are 16-5 overall and 7-3 in the Big Ten this season.
At home, Illinois has been dominant, going 12-2 with an average scoring margin of +16.4 points per game. Over their last 10 games at home, they have gone 9-1.
Today’s over/under line of 154.5 is higher than the average over/under line in Illinois’ games this year (147). So far, 12 of their games have finished with more points than today’s line. In their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1 and the average scoring total is 159 points.
Illinois Fighting Illini Stats
The Fighting Illini’s offense wrapped up their last game with 87 points, aligning closely with their current season average of 82.3 points per contest. On the offensive front, the Fighting Illini have a season-long field goal percentage of 46%, ranking 113rd nationally. When it comes to three-point shooting, they are ranked 167th in terms of percentage and 108th in three-pointers made.
Currently, the Fighting Illini’s defense holds the 104th rank in the nation, allowing 69.0 points per game. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, Illinois’ defense has allowed opponents to shoot 41.2% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 31.0% this season.
NCAA Stats
| Stat | NEBR | ILL |
|---|---|---|
| Points Per Game | 77.4 (109th) | 82.3 (31st) |
| FG % | 45% (177th) | 46% (113rd) |
| 3 Point FG% | 36% (81st) | 34% (167th) |
| 3 Point Attempts | 26.4 (32nd) | 24.3 (89th) |
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Nebraska Cornhuskers vs. Illinois Fighting Illini NCAA Basketball Betting Trends
- The Cornhuskers are 1-4 in their last five games as an underdog.
- Conversely, the Fighting Illini are 3-2 ATS in their last five games as a favorite.
- Also, the Cornhuskers are 4-6 ATS in their last ten road games.
- On the other side, the Fighting Illini have gone 6-3-1 across their last ten home games.
- Over the Cornhuskers’ last 3 road games, the over/under record is 2-1.
- The Fighting Illini’s have an over/under record of 3-0 in their last 3 games at home.
NCAA Basketball Betting – 4* Nebraska Cornhuskers vs. Illinois Fighting Illini Free Pick: Nebraska +9.5
For a point-spread wager in this Fighting Illini vs. Fighting Illini game, we suggest taking the Fighting Illini at -9.5. Even though our predictions have the Fighting Illini winning 75-69, we see the Cornhuskers as the better choice on the point-spread.
Regarding the over/under, the current line is set at 154.5, and our model predicts the Cornhuskers and Fighting Illini to score a combined 144 points. We recommend betting on the under.
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