Who’s Playing
Illinois @ Northwestern
Current Records: Illinois 9-4; Northwestern 10-3
What to Know
The Illinois Fighting Illini are 10-3 versus the Northwestern Wildcats because February of 2016, as well as they’ll have a possibility to expand that successWednesday Illinois as well as Northwestern will certainly take on in a Big Ten fight at 9 p.m. ET at Welsh-Ryan Arena The Fighting Illini won both of their suits versus Northwestern last period (59-56 as well as 73-66) as well as are going for the exact same outcome this time about.
Illinois could not have actually requested far better method to conclude 2022 than the 85-52 stamp they accessed residence versus the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats recently. Forward Dain Dainja was the offending standout of the competition for Illinois, grabbing 22 factors on top of that to 6 rebounds as well as 4 blocks.
Meanwhile, Northwestern got a hard strike on Sunday as they dropped 73-57 to theOhio State Buckeyes Guard Boo Buie had not been much of a distinction manufacturer for Northwestern; Buie do with 10 factors on 3-for-15 capturing in his 35 mins on the court.
Barring any kind of buzzer beaters, Illinois is anticipated to win a limited competition. They covered a 30.5-point spread last Thursday, so wagerers may be assuming that will certainly equate to better success versus a reduced spread.
Illinois is currently 9-4 while Northwestern rests at 10-3. A pair statistics to watch on: The Fighting Illini have actually been holding their challengers to a basket percent of 39.30%, which positions them 32nd in university basketball. Less enviably, Northwestern has actually just been able to tear down 38.40% percent of their shots, which is the 356th least expensive basket percent in university basketball.
How To Watch
- When: Wednesday at 9 p.m. ET
- Where: Welsh-Ryan Arena — Evanston, Illinois
- TV: Big Ten Network
- Follow: CBS Sports App
- Ticket Cost: $ 59.40
Odds
The Fighting Illini are a small 2.5-point fave versus the Wildcats, according to the most up to date university basketball chances
The oddsmakers were right according to the wagering neighborhood on this set, as the video game opened up as a 2.5-point spread, as well as remained right there.
Over/Under: -111
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Series History
Illinois have actually won 10 out of their last 13 video games versus Northwestern.
- Feb 13, 2022 – Illinois 73 vs. Northwestern 66
- Jan 29, 2022 – Illinois 59 vs. Northwestern 56
- Feb 16, 2021 – Illinois 73 vs. Northwestern 66
- Jan 07, 2021 – Illinois 81 vs. Northwestern 56
- Feb 27, 2020 – Illinois 74 vs. Northwestern 66
- Jan 18, 2020 – Illinois 75 vs. Northwestern 71
- Mar 13, 2019 – Illinois 74 vs. Northwestern 69
- Mar 03, 2019 – Illinois 81 vs. Northwestern 76
- Jan 06, 2019 – Northwestern 68 vs. Illinois 66
- Dec 01, 2017 – Northwestern 72 vs. Illinois 68
- Feb 21, 2017 – Illinois 66 vs. Northwestern 50
- Feb 07, 2017 – Illinois 68 vs. Northwestern 61
- Feb 13, 2016 – Northwestern 58 vs. Illinois 56
