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Illinois vs. Nebraska prediction: Nebraska favored to win men's college basketball matchup [2/1/2026]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get Illinois vs Nebraska predictions for college basketball Sunday.
Nebraska will square off with Illinois, in what is expected to be a tight men's college basketball game, at Pinnacle Bank Arena on Sunday, commencing at 4:00 PM ET.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' proven college basketball model gives Nebraska a slight edge with a 54% win probability over Illinois.
This article offers further insights into Sunday's Illinois vs. Nebraska matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Illinois vs. Nebraska prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using powerful machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the result of Sunday's NCAA basketball matchup between Illinois and Nebraska 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model gives Nebraska a 54% chance of beating Illinois. Our predicted final score has Nebraska winning 76-74.
According to our model, Illinois (+1.5) has a 52% chance of covering the spread, while the 150.5-point over/under has a 56% chance of staying under.
Illinois vs. Nebraska odds
We have researched the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Illinois | Nebraska |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +1.5 (-105) | -1.5 (+102) |
| Moneyline | -105 | -110 |
| Total | o150.5 (-108) | u150.5 (-112) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Illinois vs. Nebraska 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 +1.5 | -105 |
| Moneyline | Nebraska | -110 |
| Total | Under 150.5 | -112 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Under 150.5 total points.
Illinois vs. Nebraska game-day updates and essential details
Sunday's men's college basketball matchup between Nebraska and Illinois at Pinnacle Bank Arena is scheduled to commence at 4:00 PM ET.
- Who: Illinois vs. Nebraska
- Date: Sunday, February 1, 2026
- Time: 4:00 PM ET/1:00PM PT
- Venue: Pinnacle Bank Arena
Conclusion
We predict Nebraska, with a 54% win probability, will likely beat Illinois on Sunday.
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Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.
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