<p>The Northwestern Wildcats will take on the #5 Illinois Fighting Illini on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at 9:00 PM ET. The game will be held at the State Farm Center in Champaign, Illinois. This is a Big Ten conference game, and fans can catch the action on BTN.</p> <p>Illinois enters the game as the favorite, with a spread of -15.5. The Wildcats, considered the underdog, have a spread of +15.5. The moneyline for Northwestern is +836, while Illinois sits at -1841. The over/under for the game is set at 150.5 points.</p> <h2>Northwestern Wildcats vs Illinois Fighting Illini Game Day Info</h2> <ul><li>Sport: College Basketball</li><li>Teams: Northwestern Wildcats vs Illinois Fighting Illini</li><li>Venue: State Farm Center, Champaign IL</li><li>Date: Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET</li><li>Betting Odds: Northwestern Spread +15.5 (-112), Illinois Spread -15.5 (-114), Northwestern MoneyLine +836, Illinois MoneyLine -1841, Over/Under 150.5 (-115/-105)</li></ul> <h2>Northwestern Wildcats Team Preview</h2> <p>The Northwestern Wildcats have had a challenging season with a record of 10-12. They struggle in away games, holding a 2-5 record on the road. The Wildcats are part of the Big Ten Conference, facing tough competition.</p> <p>Nick Martinelli is a standout player for the Wildcats. He averages 23.7 points per game and grabs 6.8 rebounds. In a recent game against Penn State, he scored 34 points, showing his scoring ability.</p> <p>The Wildcats score 76.6 points per game but have room to improve their three-point shooting. They make 6.4 three-pointers per game at a 32.0% rate. On defense, they average 5.3 steals per game, which ranks low among teams.</p> <h2>Illinois Fighting Illini Team Preview</h2> <p>The Illinois Fighting Illini are on a winning streak. They have won their last three games. They beat Nebraska 78-69, Washington 75-66, and Purdue 88-82. Keaton Wagler has been a standout player, scoring 46 points against Purdue and 28 against Nebraska.</p> <p>Illinois is strong on offense, averaging 84.6 points per game. They rank 35th in scoring and are effective at shooting. They have a field goal percentage of 46.8%, with a solid three-point game, making 11 threes per game. Their rebounding is also strong, pulling down 41.2 rebounds per game.</p> <p>Their record is impressive, standing at 19-3 overall. At home, they have won 11 out of 13 games. Against the spread, they are 14-8. They have a solid defense but need to work on steals, as they average only 3.7 per game. Their low turnover rate of 9.2 per game helps them control the ball well.</p> <h2>BTB Betting Pick</h2> <p>For the spread pick, Illinois is favored by 15.5 points. Northwestern scores 76.6 points per game, while Illinois scores 84.6 points per game. Illinois also has a strong rebounding advantage. The projected score is Illinois 85, Northwestern 70. Therefore, picking Illinois to cover the -15.5 spread is recommended.</p> <p>For the over/under pick, the total is set at 150.5 points. Northwestern's games tend to be slower paced, with 65.1 possessions per game. Illinois averages 64.9 possessions per game, suggesting a low-possession game. The projected total is 155 points. Therefore, the over 150.5 is a good choice.</p>

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