The No. 23 Nebraska Cornhuskers (10-0, 1-0 Big Ten) are heavy underdogs (+11.5) as they try to extend a 10-game winning streak when they visit the No. 13 Illinois Fighting Illini (8-2, 1-0 Big Ten) at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 13, 2025 at State Farm Center. The game airs on Peacock. The matchup’s point total is set at 157.5.
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Illinois Cover -11.5 vs Nebraska -110
Illinois vs. Nebraska betting lines
- Illinois moneyline odds to win: -735
- Nebraska moneyline odds to win: +515
- Spread: Illinois (-11.5)
- Total: 157.5
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 when playing at home, and it covered five times in 10 opportunities in away games.
- The Fighting Illini went over the total less often at home last season, hitting the over in eight of 17 home matchups (47.1%). In road games, they hit the over in six of 10 games (60%).
- In home games last season, Illinois won more consistently as a moneyline favorite, producing a record of 12-3 (.800). When playing on the road, it was 3-3 (.500) as a moneyline favorite.
Last season stats
- The Fighting Illini were the ninth-best squad in the nation in points scored (83.6 per game) and 263rd in points conceded (74.8) last season.
- Last year, Illinois was best in the nation in rebounds (39.7 per game) and 104th in rebounds allowed (30.1).
- Last season the Fighting Illini were ranked 83rd in the country in assists with 14.9 per game.
Illinois betting records this season
- ATS Record: 6-4-0 (Home: 4-2-0; Away: 1-0-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 11.5+: 3-2-0 (As Favorite: 5-3-0; As Underdog: 1-1-0)
- O-U-P: 3-7-0 (Home: 2-4-0; Away: 1-0-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 7-1 (Home: 6-0; Away: 1-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-1 (Home: 0-0; Away: 0-0)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47.8 (85th in nation) | 40.5 (70th) | 39.7 (15th) | 28.8 (85th) | 14 (212th) | 9.6 (32nd) |
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Nebraska statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- In 2024-25 against the spread, Nebraska had a lower winning percentage at home (.375, 6-10-0 record) than on the road (.583, 7-5-0).
- Cornhuskers games finished above the over/under less often at home (seven times out of 16) than on the road (six of 12) last season.
- In 2024-25 as moneyline underdogs, the Cornhuskers had a better winning percentage at home (.500, 1-1 record) than on the road (.250, 2-6).
Last season stats
- The Cornhuskers averaged 76 points per game (116th-ranked in college basketball) last year, while giving up 72.6 points per contest (199th-ranked).
- With 32.7 rebounds per game, Nebraska ranked 142nd in college basketball. It ceded 32.2 rebounds per contest, which ranked 247th in college basketball.
- The Cornhuskers ranked 124th in the nation with 14.2 dimes per game.
Nebraska betting records this season
- ATS Record: 6-4-0 (Home: 4-3-0; Away: 0-0-0)
- O-U-P: 4-6-0 (Home: 1-6-0; Away: 0-0-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 9-0 (Home: 6-0; Away: 0-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 0-0 (Home: 0-0; Away: 0-0)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48.2 (74th in nation) | 37.5 (15th) | 36.4 (67th) | 32.8 (259th) | 18.6 (27th) | 10 (57th) |
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