Illinois vs Nebraska Prediction 1/30/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate an Illinois vs Nebraska Prediction for this college basketball game on Thursday,  January 30th, at the Pinnacle Bank Arena. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Fighting Illini’s recent form and recent player performance 

-The Cornhuskers’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Illinois

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Nebraska

-Recent betting trends in games played between Illinois and Nebraska

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Fighting Illini and Cornhuskers.

Illinois Bounced Back

Illinois bounced back in a big way in the last game. They had been struggling a bit, but they sure looked good against Northwestern. Illinois scored 83 points and that was enough for the nine-point victory. Kylan Boswell had a strong game putting up 17 points, five rebounds, and four assists. There were five different players that put up at least 11 points. Two games ago against Maryland, the defense gave up 91 points. 

Illinois comes into this game with a 14-6 record overall and they have gone 10-9-1 against the spread. The over has hit in 11 of the 20 games so far this season. Illinois is averaging 85.8 points while their defense is giving up 69.5 points per game. The offense is ranked 6th in the league while the defense is ranked 118th in the league. Kasparas Jakucionis is averaging 15.9 points while shooting 48.8 percent from the field. Illinois will meet Ohio State after this game.

Why Illinois Will Beat Nebraska 

• Illinois has won each of its last seven night games against Nebraska.
• Nebraska has lost each of its last six games against the Big Ten Conference.
• Nebraska has lost the first half in four of its last five games against the Big Ten Conference.

Nebraska is Struggling

Nebraska is suddenly struggling heading into this game and they have lost six games in a row. Two games ago against USC, they lost 78-73 and in the last game against Wisconsin, they ended up losing 83-55. At halftime, the Badgers were down 40-28, and they couldn’t bounce back in the second half on the way to the way to the defeat. Brice Williams was the only player to score in double figures for Nebraska. 

Nebraska comes into this game with a 12-8 record overall and they have gone 10-10 against the spread. The Cornhuskers are averaging 75.3 points while their defense is giving up 71 points per game. The offense is ranked 165th in the league while the defense is ranked 132nd. Guard Brice Williams has been the top player for the Cornhuskers averaging 18.1 points while shooting 47.1 percent from the field and 37.2 percent from behind teh three-point line. Nebraska will face Oregon following this one.

Illinois vs Nebraska Prediction

Illinois, on the season, is averaging 85.8 points per game, and they are now facing off against a Nebraska team that has zero confidence. Illinois offense is going to get the offense out to a fast start, Nebraska is going to have no answer and this game is going to get out of hand early. Look for Illinois to score at least 80 points per game and they are going to end up cruising here. Back Illinois against the spread.