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Illinois vs. Washington prediction: Why Washington is favored to win women's college basketball matchup [2/1/2026]
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Written by Ryan Leaver, Senior Sports and Betting Editor
Get Illinois vs Washington predictions for college basketball Sunday.
Washington and Illinois will lock horns in the women's college basketball at Alaska Airlines Arena at Hec Edmundson Pavilion on Sunday, with tipoff at 6:00 PM ET.
Based on updated simulations, Dimers' new women's basketball model predicts Washington as the most likely winner of the Illinois vs. Washington game.
This article offers a closer look at Sunday's matchup, including best bets and picks.
Illinois vs. Washington prediction: Who will win?
Using trusted machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Sunday's women's basketball game between Illinois and Washington 10,000 times as part of our women's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model gives Washington a 72% chance of defeating Illinois.
According to our model, the over/under total of 135.5 points has a 55% chance of staying under.
Illinois vs. Washington odds
We have sourced the best women's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Illinois | Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +6.5 (-110) | -6.5 (-110) |
| Moneyline | +198 | -238 |
| Total | o135.5 (-110) | u135.5 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Illinois vs. Washington 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 +6.5 | -110 |
| Moneyline | Washington | -238 |
| Total | Under 135.5 | -110 |
According to our women's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Under 135.5 total points.
Illinois vs. Washington game-day updates and essential details
Sunday's women's basketball matchup between Washington and Illinois at Alaska Airlines Arena at Hec Edmundson Pavilion is scheduled to commence at 6:00 PM ET.
- Who: Illinois vs. Washington
- Date: Sunday, February 1, 2026
- Time: 6:00 PM ET/3:00PM PT
- Venue: Alaska Airlines Arena at Hec Edmundson Pavilion
Conclusion
We predict Washington, with a 72% win probability, will likely beat Illinois on Sunday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Illinois vs. Washington 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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