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Nebraska vs. Illinois prediction: Why Illinois is favored to win men's college basketball matchup [12/13/2025]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Nebraska vs Illinois predictions for college basketball Saturday.
Men's college basketball action continues on Saturday at 4:00PM ET as Nebraska looks to defy the odds against Illinois in men's college basketball action at State Farm Center.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' proven college basketball model predicts Illinois as the most likely winner of the Nebraska vs. Illinois game.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Saturday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Nebraska vs. Illinois prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using innovative machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Saturday's NCAA basketball game between Nebraska and Illinois 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model gives Illinois an 88% chance of beating Nebraska. Our predicted final score has Illinois winning 85-72.
According to our model, Illinois (-10.5) has a 60% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 156.5 points has a 52% chance of going over.
Nebraska vs. Illinois odds
We have sourced the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Nebraska | Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +10.5 (-110) | -10.5 (-110) |
| Moneyline | +400 | -500 |
| Total | o156.5 (-110) | u156.5 (-105) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Nebraska vs. Illinois picks and best bet
After matching our predictions 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 -10.5 | -110 |
| Moneyline | Illinois | -500 |
| Total | Over 156.5 | -110 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Illinois -10.5 at the spread.
Nebraska vs. Illinois game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's men's college basketball game between Illinois and Nebraska at State Farm Center is scheduled to commence at 4:00PM ET.
- Who: Nebraska vs. Illinois
- Date: Saturday, December 13, 2025
- Time: 4:00PM ET/1:00PM PT
- Venue: State Farm Center
Conclusion
We predict Illinois, with an 88% win probability, will likely beat Nebraska on Saturday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Nebraska vs. Illinois 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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