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Illinois vs. Tennessee prediction: Why Tennessee is favored to win men's college basketball matchup [12/6/2025]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Illinois vs Tennessee predictions for college basketball Saturday.
Tennessee will square off with Illinois in men's college basketball action at Bridgestone Arena on Saturday, starting at 8:00PM ET.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' advanced college basketball model predicts Tennessee as the most likely winner of the Illinois vs. Tennessee game.
This article offers a closer look at Saturday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Illinois vs. Tennessee prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using powerful machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Saturday's NCAA basketball game between Illinois and Tennessee 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model gives Tennessee a 60% chance of defeating Illinois. Our predicted final score has Tennessee winning 76-73.
According to our model, Tennessee (-2.5) has a 51% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 149.5 points has a 51% chance of going over.
Illinois vs. Tennessee odds
We have researched the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Illinois | Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +2.5 (-115) | -2.5 (-105) |
| Moneyline | +114 | -132 |
| Total | o149.5 (-110) | u149.5 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Illinois vs. Tennessee 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 | Tennessee -2.5 | -105 |
| Moneyline | Tennessee | -132 |
| Total | Over 149.5 | -110 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Tennessee to win.
Illinois vs. Tennessee game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's men's college basketball action between Tennessee and Illinois at Bridgestone Arena is scheduled to start at 8:00PM ET.
- Who: Illinois vs. Tennessee
- Date: Saturday, December 6, 2025
- Time: 8:00PM ET/5:00PM PT
- Venue: Bridgestone Arena
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Conclusion
We predict Tennessee, with a 60% win probability, will likely beat Illinois on Saturday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Illinois vs. Tennessee insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are based on 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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