The No. 17 Illinois Fighting Illini (0-0) take on the Jackson State Tigers (0-0) as heavy, 29-point favorites on Monday, November 3, 2025 at 8:30 p.m. ET on Big Ten Network. The over/under in the matchup is set at 156.5.
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Illinois Cover -29 vs Jackson State -110
Illinois vs. Jackson State betting lines
- Illinois moneyline odds to win: -14286
- Jackson State moneyline odds to win: +3000
- Spread: Illinois (-29)
- Total: 156.5
Illinois statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- Illinois covered the spread in a higher percentage of its home games than road games last season. Illinois covered 10 times in 17 opportunities at home, and it covered five times in 10 opportunities on the road.
- The Fighting Illini went over the total less consistently when playing at home last year, hitting the over in eight of 17 home matchups (47.1%). In road games, they hit the over in six of 10 games (60%).
- Illinois played better as a moneyline favorite when playing at home last year, posting a home record of 12-3 home record, compared to going 3-3 in away games.
Last season stats
- On offense, the Fighting Illini were the ninth-best squad in the country (83.6 points per game) last year. On defense, they were 263rd (74.8 points conceded per game).
- Illinois was the best squad in the country in rebounds per game (39.7) and ranked 104th in rebounds allowed (30.1) last season.
- 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 29+: 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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Jackson State statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- Jackson State was better against the spread at home (7-2-0) than away (11-10-0) last season.
- Tigers games went above the over/under more often at home (six times out of nine) than on the road (10 of 21) last year.
Last season stats
- The Tigers posted 71.4 points per game (247th-ranked in college basketball) last season, while giving up 74.6 points per contest (255th-ranked).
- Jackson State grabbed 33.3 boards per game (96th-ranked in college basketball) last season, while allowing 33.7 rebounds per contest (318th-ranked).
- Last year the Tigers ranked 279th in college basketball in assists, dishing out 12.2 per game.
Jackson State betting records last season
- ATS Record: 20-14-0 (Home: 7-2-0; Away: 11-10-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 29+: 0-3-0 (As Favorite: 11-6-0; As Underdog: 9-8-0)
- O-U-P: 17-17-0 (Home: 6-3-0; Away: 10-11-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 14-3 (Home: 8-1; Away: 4-1)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 2-14 (Home: 0-0; Away: 2-13)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42.2 (314th in nation) | 43.5 (156th) | 33.3 (96th) | 33.7 (318th) | 12.2 (279th) | 12.9 (325th) |
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