The No. 14 Illinois Fighting Illini (3-0) are big, 31.5-point favorites as they look to build on a three-game win streak when they host the Colgate Raiders (1-2) on Friday, November 14, 2025 at State Farm Center. The game airs at 9 p.m. ET on B1G+. The matchup has an over/under of 164.5 points.
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Illinois Cover -31.5 vs Colgate -110
Illinois vs. Colgate betting lines
- Illinois moneyline odds to win: -50000
- Colgate moneyline odds to win: +4000
- Spread: Illinois (-31.5)
- Total: 164.5
Illinois statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- At home last season, Illinois owned a better record against the spread (10-7-0) compared to its ATS record in away games (5-5-0).
- The Fighting Illini eclipsed the total in eight of 17 home games (47.1%) last season. They fared better in road games, going over the total in six of 10 matchups (60%).
- When playing at home last year, Illinois won more often as a moneyline favorite, put up a record of 12-3 (.800). In away games, it was 3-3 (.500) as a moneyline favorite.
Last season stats
- The Fighting Illini were the ninth-best team in the country in points scored (83.6 per game) and 263rd in points allowed (74.8) last season.
- Illinois was the best squad in the nation in rebounds per game (39.7) and ranked 104th in rebounds conceded (30.1) last year.
- Last season the Fighting Illini were ranked 83rd in the country in assists with 14.9 per game.
Illinois betting records last season
- ATS Record: 18-17-0 (Home: 10-7-0; Away: 5-5-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 31.5+: 2-0-0 (As Favorite: 15-12-0; As Underdog: 3-5-0)
- O-U-P: 19-15-1 (Home: 8-8-1; Away: 6-4-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 19-7 (Home: 12-3; Away: 3-3)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 2-6 (Home: 0-1; Away: 2-2)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45.1 (152nd in nation) | 42.3 (88th) | 39.7 (first) | 30.1 (104th) | 14.9 (83rd) | 11.4 (215th) |
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Colgate statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- Against the spread last season, Colgate had better results on the road (7-9-0) than at home (5-8-0).
- In 2024-25, a lower percentage of the Raiders’ games finished above the over/under at home (46.2%, six of 13) compared to away (62.5%, 10 of 16).
- When moneyline underdogs last year, the Raiders won a higher percentage of games at home (1-1) than on the road (1-5).
Last season stats
- Offensively, the Raiders put up 72.1 points per game (228th-ranked in college basketball) last season. They allowed 72.4 points per contest at the other end of the court (193rd-ranked).
- With 29.5 rebounds per game, Colgate ranked 318th in college basketball. It ceded 30.5 rebounds per contest, which ranked 135th in college basketball.
- Last year the Raiders ranked 135th in college basketball in assists, averaging 14.1 per game.
Colgate betting records last season
- ATS Record: 13-18-0 (Home: 5-8-0; Away: 7-9-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 31.5+: 1-0-0 (As Favorite: 7-15-0; As Underdog: 6-3-0)
- O-U-P: 17-14-0 (Home: 6-7-0; Away: 10-6-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 11-11 (Home: 8-3; Away: 3-7)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 2-7 (Home: 1-1; Away: 1-5)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46.8 (62nd in nation) | 45.6 (277th) | 29.5 (318th) | 30.5 (135th) | 14.1 (135th) | 10.8 (143rd) |
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