Long Island University vs Illinois Prediction 11/22/2025 Today’s College Basketball Picks

The LIU Sharks and the Illinois Fighting Illini meet Saturday in college basketball action from the State Farm Arena. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a LIU Sharks vs. Illinois Fighting Illini prediction.

LIU Sharks Recap

The LIU Sharks come into this game looking to bounce back from a 69-53 loss at the hands of Fordham last time out to sit at 3-2 this season. After this game, LIU will head on the road for a game against Missouri State.

Sharks Have Three-Game Win Streak Snapped

Jamal Fuller leads the Sharks in scoring with 16.5 PPG along with 5 RPG while Greg Gordon has 14 PPG with 5.4 RPG and a team-high 3.6 APG and 2.2 SPG to lead the Sharks in assists and steals. Malachi Davis has 13 PPG with 2.6 RPG and 2.8 APG to cap off the trio of double-digit scorers for LIU so far this season. Jomo Goings has 9 PPG with 5.8 RPG and 2.4 APG to lead LIU in rebounding. As a team, LIU is averaging 75.6 PPG on 47.9% shooting from the field, 34.8% from three and 59.8% from the foul line this season. 

Illinois Fighting Illini Recap

The Illinois Fighting Illini come into this game looking to bounce back from their 90-86 loss at the hands of Alabama last time out to sit at 4-1 this season. After this game, Illinois will take on UTRGV at home.

Illini Looking To Rebound From First L

Kylan Boswell leads the Illini in scoring and assists with 19.2 PPG and 4.4 APG along with 5 RPG while David Mirkovic has 16.8 PPG with a team-high 12 RPG to lead the Illini in rebounding by averaging a double-double per game. Andrej Stojakovic has 16.8 PPG with 3.8 RPG and Keaton Wagler also has 15.6 PPG and 5.8 RPG as well this season. Tomislav Ivisic has 12 PPG with 3.5 RPG and Ben Humrichous has 10.8 PPG with 5.4 RPG to cap off the group of double-digit scorers for Illinois up to this point in the year. Zvonimir Ivisic also has 7.4 PPG and 5.8 RPG as well this season. As a team, Illinois is averaging 95.4 PPG on 47.8% shooting from the field, 35.8% from three and 75.6% from the foul line this season.

LIU Sharks @ Illinois Fighting Illini Betting Trends: November 22, 2025

Why the Illinois Fighting Illini will win

• Illinois has won each of its last 10 games at State Farm Center when playing with a rest advantage.
• LIU has lost 13 of its last 15 away games when playing with a rest disadvantage.
• The home team has won the first half in each of LIU’s last nine games.

Why the LIU Sharks will win

• LIU has won five of its last six day games.

Total Points Facts

• Each of LIU’s last 13 day games against non-Conference opponents have produced a total of 155 or fewer points.
• Each of Illinois’ last 10 Saturday day home games against non-Conference opponents have produced a total of 162 or fewer points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Illinois ranks 364th among Division 1 teams for opponent turnovers per game this season (8.0).
• Illinois ranks 2nd among Division 1 teams for rebound percentage this season (61.7%).
• LIU ranks 364th among Division 1 teams for three-point field goal attempts per game this season (13.8).
• LIU ranks 361st among Division 1 teams for free throw percentage this season (59.8%).

LIU Sharks vs. Illinois Fighting Illini Prediction

I’m on Illinois here. I get the case to be made for an underdog like Illinois, but the problem is that the Illini have a history of smashing teams like LIU in these kinds of paycheck games. The Illini are just the far superior team here and the line reflects that. Give me Illinois here.

Chris Ruffolo's Pick: Illinois -34.5