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Illinois vs. Nebraska prediction: Nebraska favored to win women's college basketball matchup [1/24/2026]
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Written by Ryan Leaver, Senior Sports and Betting Editor
Get Illinois vs Nebraska predictions for college basketball Saturday.
Women's college basketball action continues on Saturday at 2:00 PM ET as Illinois takes on Nebraska at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Based on updated simulations, Dimers' new women's basketball model predicts Nebraska as the most likely winner of the Illinois vs. Nebraska game.
This article offers a closer look at Saturday's matchup, including best bets and picks.
Illinois vs. Nebraska prediction: Who will win?
Using innovative machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Saturday's women's basketball game between Illinois and Nebraska 10,000 times as part of our women's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model gives Nebraska a 67% chance of beating Illinois.
According to our model, the over/under total of 145.5 points has a 55% chance of staying under.
Illinois vs. Nebraska odds
We have researched the best women's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Illinois | Nebraska |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +7.5 (-110) | -7.5 (-110) |
| Moneyline | +265 | -325 |
| Total | o145.5 (-110) | u145.5 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Illinois vs. Nebraska picks and best bet
After matching our probabilities 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 +7.5 | -110 |
| Moneyline | Illinois | +265 |
| Total | Under 145.5 | -110 |
According to our women's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Illinois +7.5 at the spread.
Illinois vs. Nebraska game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's women's basketball game between Nebraska and Illinois at Pinnacle Bank Arena is scheduled to start at 2:00 PM ET.
- Who: Illinois vs. Nebraska
- Date: Saturday, January 24, 2026
- Time: 2:00 PM ET/11:00AM PT
- Venue: Pinnacle Bank Arena
Conclusion
We predict Nebraska, with a 67% win probability, will likely beat Illinois on Saturday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Illinois vs. Nebraska insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are drawn from the latest data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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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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