The No. 9 Illinois Fighting Illini (18-3, 9-1 Big Ten) are 1.5-point underdogs as they look to build on a 10-game win streak when they visit the No. 5 Nebraska Cornhuskers (20-1, 9-1 Big Ten) on Sunday, February 1, 2026 at Pinnacle Bank Arena. The matchup airs at 4 p.m. ET on Fox Sports 1. The matchup has a point total of 151.5.
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Nebraska Cover -1.5 vs Illinois -104
Nebraska vs. Illinois betting lines
- Nebraska moneyline odds to win: -121
- Illinois moneyline odds to win: +101
- Spread: Nebraska (-1.5)
- Total: 151.5
Nebraska statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- Nebraska has done a better job covering the spread when playing on the road (6-0-0) than it has at home (5-7-0).
- At home, the Cornhuskers go over the total 8.3% of the time (one of 12 games). They hit the over more often in away games, exceeding the total in 33.3% of games (two of six).
- In 10 home games as a moneyline favorite, Nebraska has 10 wins (1.000). It owns an identical winning percentage (2-0 record) as a moneyline favorite away from home.
Recent trends
- The Cornhuskers’ offense has been less productive over their last 10 games, racking up 76.8 points a contest compared to the 80.5 they’ve averaged this year.
- Nebraska has been tougher on defense as of late, giving up 62.3 points per game during its last 10 outings compared to the 65.4 points per game its opponents average over the 2025-26 season.
- The Cornhuskers’ last 10 contests have seen them make 10.5 three-pointers per game while shooting 34.9% from beyond the arc. Both numbers are down compared to their 2025-26 averages of 10.9 makes and 35.4%.
Nebraska betting records this season
- ATS Record: 13-8-0 (Home: 5-7-0; Away: 6-0-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 1.5+: 9-8-0 (As Favorite: 9-8-0; As Underdog: 4-0-0)
- O-U-P: 6-15-0 (Home: 1-11-0; Away: 2-4-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 15-0 (Home: 10-0; Away: 2-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 3-1 (Home: 0-0; Away: 3-1)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47.5 (64th in nation) | 39.4 (15th) | 33.6 (112th) | 31.5 (202nd) | 18.4 (12th) | 8.8 (ninth) |
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Illinois statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- Illinois has performed better against the spread on the road (4-1-0) than at home (7-5-0) this season.
- In 2025-26 a lower percentage of the Fighting Illini’s games have finished above the over/under at home (41.7%, five of 12) compared to on the road (60%, three of five).
Recent trends
- The Fighting Illini have played worse offensively in their previous 10 games, putting up 81.8 points per contest, 3.2 fewer points their than season average of 85.
- Over its past 10 games, Illinois is ceding 64.5 points per contest, compared to its season average of 68.2 points allowed.
- The Fighting Illini are draining 12.4 treys per contest in their last 10 games, which is 1.4 more than their average for the season (11). Likewise, they have a better three-point percentage over their last 10 games (37.7%) compared to their season average from three-point land (35.9%).
Illinois betting records this season
- ATS Record: 13-8-0 (Home: 7-5-0; Away: 4-1-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 1.5+: 2-1-0 (As Favorite: 11-7-0; As Underdog: 2-1-0)
- O-U-P: 8-13-0 (Home: 5-7-0; Away: 3-2-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 16-2 (Home: 11-1; Away: 4-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 2-1 (Home: 0-0; Away: 1-0)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46.9 (90th in nation) | 40.6 (36th) | 38.3 (ninth) | 27.6 (25th) | 14.5 (150th) | 9.2 (26th) |
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