UConn vs Illinois Prediction 11/28/2025 Today’s College Basketball Picks

The UConn Huskies and the Illinois Fighting Illini meet Friday in college basketball action from Madison Square Garden. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a UConn Huskies vs. Illinois Fighting Illini prediction.

UConn Huskies Recap

The UConn Huskies come into this game looking to add on to their 72-49 win over Bryant last time out to improve to 5-1 on the year. After this game, UConn will head on the road for a game against Kansas.

Huskies Looking For Signature Win

Tarris Reed Jr. has 20 PPG with 9.3 RPG while Alex Karaban’s put up 16.2 PPG with 4.8 RPG and 2 APG. Solo Ball has 15.4 PPG with 3.8 RPG and Silas Demary Jr. has 13 PPG with 4 RPG and a team-high 5.6 APG to lead the Huskies in assists and to cap off the group of double-digit scorers for UConn up to this point in the year. Eric Reibe has 7.6 PPG with 3.4 RPG and Jaylin Stewart has 7.2 PPG with 3.6 RPG and 2.8 APG as well this season. As a team, UConn is averaging 86.2 PPG on 53.7% shooting from the field, 38.4% from three and 69% from the foul line this season.

Illinois Fighting Illini Recap

The Illinois Fighting Illini come into this game looking to build on their 87-73 win over UTRGV last time out to improve to 6-1 this season. After this game, Illinois will take to the road again for a matchup against the Tennessee Volunteers.

Illini Win Back-To-Back Games

Kylan Boswell leads the Illini in scoring and assists with 17.6 PPG and 4.2 APG along with 4.5 RPG while David Mirkovic has 16 PPG with a team-high 11.3 RPG to lead the Illini in rebounding by averaging a double-double per game. Andrej Stojakovic has 17.4 PPG with 3.8 RPG and Keaton Wagler also has 16.2 PPG and 5.5 RPG as well this season. Tomislav Ivisic has 11 PPG with 3.7 RPG and Ben Humrichous has 10 PPG with 5 RPG to cap off the group of double-digit scorers for Illinois up to this point in the year. Zvonimir Ivisic also has 7.5 PPG and 5.5 RPG as well this season. As a team, Illinois is averaging 95.8 PPG on 50.2% shooting from the field, 35.4% from three and 75.4% from the foul line this season.

Connecticut Huskies @ Illinois Fighting Illini Betting Trends: November 28, 2025

Why the Illinois Fighting Illini will win

• Illinois has won each of its last 21 Friday games against non-Conference opponents.
• Connecticut has lost 23 of its last 26 day games against AP-ranked opponents.
• Illinois has won the first half in each of its last seven games.

Why the Connecticut Huskies will win

• Connecticut has won 14 of its last 15 games against AP-ranked opponents at a neutral venue.
• Illinois has lost seven of its last eight games against Top 5 AP-ranked opponents.
• Connecticut has won the first half in 14 of its last 15 games against AP-ranked opponents at a neutral venue.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Connecticut’s last seven games against the Big Ten Conference Conference have produced a total of 135 or fewer points.
• Each of Illinois’ last seven games against non-Conference opponents at neutral venues have produced a total of 157+ points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Illinois ranks 1st among Division 1 teams for rebound percentage this season (61.5%).
• Illinois ranks 3rd among Division 1 teams for offensive rating this season (133.3).
• Connecticut ranks 1st among Division 1 teams for opponent assists per game this season (6.5).
• Connecticut ranks 1st among Division 1 teams for opponent assist to turnover ratio this season (0.43).

UConn Huskies vs. Illinois Fighting Illini Prediction

I’m on UConn here. MSG is pretty much a home game for the Huskies as the fans travel and UConn has plenty of experience here from playing their Big East tournament games in this venue as well. This is the first true test on the road for the Illini and I think UConn’s up to the task. Give me UConn here.

Chris Ruffolo's Pick: UConn -2.5