<p>On Sunday, January 11, 2026, the #16 Illinois Fighting Illini will play the #19 Iowa Hawkeyes. The game will take place at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, IA. This Big Ten conference game will air on FOX at 12:00 PM ET.</p> <p>Both teams have a record of 12-3 this season. The Hawkeyes hold a perfect 11-0 home record, while the Illini have a 4-1 record on the road. Iowa is favored by 1.5 points, with an over/under set at 143.5.</p> <h2>Illinois Fighting Illini vs Iowa Hawkeyes Game Day Info</h2> <ul><li>Sport: College Basketball</li><li>Teams: Illinois Fighting Illini vs Iowa Hawkeyes</li><li>Venue: Carver-Hawkeye Arena, Iowa City, IA</li><li>Date: Sunday, January 11, 2026</li><li>Betting Odds: Illinois Spread +1.5 (-119), Iowa Spread -1.5 (-107), Illinois MoneyLine -106, Iowa MoneyLine -118, Over/Under 143.5 (-110)</li></ul> <h2>Illinois Fighting Illini Team Preview</h2> <p>The Illinois Fighting Illini have shown strong performances in their recent games. They secured a big win against Rutgers with a score of 81-55. Keaton Wagler stood out with 17 points and 7 rebounds in that game.</p> <p>On the road, Illinois managed an 8-point victory over Penn State, finishing 73-65. David Mirkovic was key with 13 points and 10 rebounds. The team’s away record is impressive at 4-1 this season.</p> <p>For the season, Illinois ranks 16th in the AP poll and competes in the Big Ten Conference. Their offensive stats are notable with 86.7 points per game. Their defense has room for improvement, with only 3.6 steals per game.</p> <h2>Iowa Hawkeyes Team Preview</h2> <p>The Iowa Hawkeyes have been strong at home this season. They hold an 11-0 home record, showing their strength on their own court. Recently, they won against UCLA with a score of 74-61, where Bennett Stirtz shined with 27 points.</p> <p>Offensively, Iowa averages 79.8 points per game and ranks 9th in field goal percentage at 51.9%. They are also good from beyond the arc, hitting 37.5% of their three-pointers. On defense, they need to work on fouls as they average 18.5 per game.</p> <p>Bennett Stirtz is a key player for the Hawkeyes, leading with 18.0 points per game. Cam Manyawu contributes with solid rebounding, averaging 4.9 rebounds per game. The team is ranked #19 in the AP poll and is in the competitive Big Ten Conference.</p> <h2>BTB Betting Pick</h2> <p>For the spread pick, Iowa is favored by 1.5 points. Iowa's effective field goal percentage is higher at 59.3%, compared to Illinois' 55.9%. This shooting efficiency gives Iowa an edge. The projected score is Iowa 80, Illinois 78. So, pick Iowa to cover the spread at -1.5.</p> <p>For the over/under, the line is set at 143.5 points. Illinois averages 86.7 points per game, while Iowa averages 79.8 points. Both teams show strong offensive capabilities. The projected total score is 158 points. Therefore, the recommendation is to take the over at 143.5.</p>

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