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Illinois vs. Michigan State prediction: Why Michigan State is favored to win NCAAW matchup [3/5/2026]
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Written by Ryan Leaver, Senior Sports and Betting Editor
Get Illinois vs Michigan State predictions for college basketball Thursday.
Women's college basketball action continues on Thursday at 6:30 PM ET as Illinois squares off with Michigan State at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' new women's basketball model predicts Michigan State as the most likely winner of the Illinois vs. Michigan State game.
This article offers a closer look at Thursday's matchup, including best bets and picks.
Illinois vs. Michigan State prediction: Who will win?
Using trusted machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the result of Thursday's women's basketball game between Illinois and Michigan State 10,000 times as part of our women's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model gives Michigan State a 60% chance of defeating Illinois.
According to our model, the over/under total of 149.5 points has a 55% chance of going over.
Illinois vs. Michigan State odds
We have researched the best women's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Illinois | Michigan State |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +5.5 (-105) | -5.5 (-115) |
| Moneyline | +200 | -245 |
| Total | o149.5 (-110) | u149.5 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Illinois vs. Michigan State picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Illinois +5.5 | -105 |
| Moneyline | Illinois | +200 |
| Total | Over 149.5 | -110 |
According to our women's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Illinois to win.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Illinois vs. Michigan State game-day updates and essential details
Thursday's women's basketball action between Michigan State and Illinois at Gainbridge Fieldhouse is scheduled to commence at 6:30 PM ET.
- Who: Illinois vs. Michigan State
- Date: Thursday, March 5, 2026
- Time: 6:30 PM ET/3:30PM PT
- Venue: Gainbridge Fieldhouse
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Conclusion
We predict Michigan State, with a 60% win probability, will likely beat Illinois on Thursday.
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Ryan Leaver uses advanced statistical models and simulations to predict outcomes and provide predictions for the NBA, NFL, college football, college basketball, and soccer. He offers detailed game previews, best bets, props, and futures articles.
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