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Illinois vs. Northwestern prediction: Illinois favored to win NCAAW matchup [2/22/2026]
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Written by Ryan Leaver, Senior Sports and Betting Editor
Get Illinois vs Northwestern predictions for college basketball Sunday.
Northwestern and Illinois are scheduled to meet in the women's college basketball at Welsh-Ryan Arena on Sunday, with tipoff at 3:00 PM ET.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' new women's basketball model predicts Illinois as the most likely winner of the Illinois vs. Northwestern game.
This article offers a closer look at Sunday's matchup, including best bets and picks.
Illinois vs. Northwestern prediction: Who will win?
Using trusted machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Sunday's women's basketball game between Illinois and Northwestern 10,000 times as part of our women's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model currently gives Illinois a 94% chance of beating Northwestern.
According to our model, the 147.5-point over/under also has an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
Illinois vs. Northwestern odds
We have sourced the best women's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Illinois | Northwestern |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | -15.5 (-110) | +15.5 (-110) |
| Moneyline | -1639 | +950 |
| Total | o147.5 (-110) | u147.5 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Illinois vs. Northwestern picks and best bet
After matching our probabilities against the best current 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 -15.5 | -110 |
| Moneyline | Illinois | -1639 |
| Total | Over 147.5 | -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. Northwestern game-day updates and essential details
Sunday's women's basketball game between Northwestern and Illinois at Welsh-Ryan Arena is scheduled to commence at 3:00 PM ET.
- Who: Illinois vs. Northwestern
- Date: Sunday, February 22, 2026
- Time: 3:00 PM ET/12:00PM PT
- Venue: Welsh-Ryan Arena
Conclusion
We predict Illinois, with a 94% win probability, will likely beat Northwestern on Sunday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Illinois vs. Northwestern insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are sourced from up-to-date 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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