Northwestern vs. Illinois Prediction, Picks and Odds

Northwestern vs. Illinois: Detailed Breakdown

Matchup Overview

• Teams: Northwestern vs. Illinois
• Date: Sunday, January 18, 2026
• Time: 3:00 PM ET
• Venue: State Farm Center

Current Betting Odds

• Spread: Illinois favored at -22.5
• Total (Over/Under): 141.5
• Moneyline Odds: Northwestern +2000, Illinois -6667

Dimers' Win Probabilities

• Northwestern: 3%
• Illinois: 97%

Dimers' predictive model estimates win probabilities after simulating the outcome of the game 10,000 times. This method provides a precise and unbiased view of each team's chances.

Projected Final Score

Our predicted final score for this Women's College Basketball matchup is Northwestern 59-80 Illinois.

This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.

Our Prediction: Who Wins?

After extensive simulations, our model gives Northwestern a win probability of 3%, while Illinois has a win probability of 97%.

Summary

According to our analysis, Illinois is more likely to beat Northwestern in CBB action at State Farm Center on Sunday. Discover the best spread, over/under and moneyline odds, picks and probabilities for the game on this page.

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