| MATCHUP | Colgate Raiders | Illinois Fighting Illini |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 1-2 | 3-0 |
| Where | State Farm Center, Champaign, IL | |
| When | Friday, November 14, 2025 | |
| Time | 09:00 PM EST | |
| TV | B1G+ | |
Illinois Fighting Illini Preview
Illinois has a 3-0 record this season and are tied for 1st place in the Big Ten conference. They are 2-0-1 ATS, 2-1 in Over/Under and have a 3-0 home record and a 0-0 away record. Illinois is coming off a 81-77 home win against Texas Tech and will face Alabama, Long Island University and Texas-Rio Grande Valley next.
Offensively, Illinois averages 102.3 points per game, which ranks 16th in the nation, while defensively, they allow 67.3 points per game (118th). The Fighting Illini shoot with 53.3% from the field (27th), and with 38.9% from beyond the arc (75th). They shoot with 76.5% from the free throw line (72nd), and grab 48.7 rebounds per game (13th), while dishing out 14.3 assists per game (214th) and committing 10.7 turnovers per game (83rd).
Kylan Boswell leads Illinois in scoring, with an average of 21 points and 5.7 rebounds. Tomislav Ivisic follows with 21 points and 4 rebounds per game, while Keaton Wagler adds 17 points and 6.7 rebounds per game.
Colgate Raiders Preview
Colgate has a 1-2 record this season and are tied for 5th place in the Patriot League conference. They are 0-2 ATS, 0-2 in Over/Under and have a 1-1 home record and a 0-1 away record. Colgate is coming off a 90-83 home win against Drexel and will face Siena, Cornell and Albany (NY) next.
Offensively, Colgate averages 74.7 points per game, which ranks 254th in the nation, while defensively, they allow 77.0 points per game (239th). The Raiders shoot with 49.4% from the field (87th), and with 37.7% from beyond the arc (94th). They shoot with 83.7% from the free throw line (11th), and grab 30.3 rebounds per game (338th), while dishing out 14.3 assists per game (214th) and committing 12.3 turnovers per game (158th).
Sam Wright leads Colgate in scoring, with an average of 18.3 points and 5 rebounds. Jalen Cox follows with 15 points and 6 rebounds per game, while Andrew Alekseyenko adds 12.7 points and 3.7 rebounds per game.
Sacramento State Hornets @ UC Davis Aggies Betting Trends: November 14, 2025
Why the UC Davis Aggies will win
- Sacramento State has lost each of its last seven games against the Big West Conference.
- The home team has won each of UC Davis’ last three games.
- Sacramento State has lost the first half in each of its last eight games against non-Conference opponents.
Why the Sacramento State Hornets will win
- UC Davis has lost eight of its last 10 games.
- Sacramento State has won the first half in four of its last five night games against UC Davis.
Total Points Facts
- Each of UC Davis’ last 15 night games against non-Conference opponents at University Credit Union Center have produced a total of 148 or fewer points.
- Eight of Sacramento State’s last nine night games against non-Conference opponents have produced a total of 139 or fewer points.
Colgate vs Illinois Prediction
In this Colgate vs Illinois Prediction, Illinois is coming as -28.5 home favorites. Both teams are coming off wins in their previous matches, but Illinois has been undefeated in its three games played this season and are playing their fourth consecutive game at home. On the flip side, Colgate has lost its only road game this season and are facing an Illinois team that is superior both offensively and defensively. The Fighting Illini have the 16th-best offense in the country and have been winning by an average of 35 points per game this season, so I expect them to win this one comfortably. Take Illinois and lay the points at home.