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Illinois vs. Penn State prediction: Why Illinois is favored to win women's college basketball matchup [1/11/2026]
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Written by Ryan Leaver, Senior Sports and Betting Editor
Get Illinois vs Penn State predictions for college basketball Sunday.
Penn State will take on the favored Illinois in women's college basketball action at Bryce Jordan Center on Sunday, commencing at 3:00 PM ET.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' new women's basketball model predicts Illinois as the most likely winner of the Illinois vs. Penn State game.
This article offers further insights into Sunday's matchup, including best bets and picks.
Illinois vs. Penn State prediction: Who will win?
Using trusted machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Sunday's women's basketball matchup between Illinois and Penn State 10,000 times as part of our women's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model gives Illinois an 88% chance of defeating Penn State.
According to our model, the 154.5-point over/under has a 63% chance of staying under.
Illinois vs. Penn State odds
We have sourced the best women's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Illinois | Penn State |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | -11.5 (-110) | +11.5 (-110) |
| Moneyline | -1053 | +675 |
| Total | o154.5 (-110) | u154.5 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Illinois vs. Penn State 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 | Penn State +11.5 | -110 |
| Moneyline | Penn State | +675 |
| Total | Under 154.5 | -110 |
According to our women's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Under 154.5 total points.
Illinois vs. Penn State game-day updates and essential details
Sunday's women's basketball matchup between Penn State and Illinois at Bryce Jordan Center is scheduled to start at 3:00 PM ET.
- Who: Illinois vs. Penn State
- Date: Sunday, January 11, 2026
- Time: 3:00 PM ET/12:00PM PT
- Venue: Bryce Jordan Center
Conclusion
We predict Illinois, with an 88% win probability, will likely beat Penn State on Sunday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Illinois vs. Penn State 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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