The Illinois Fighting Illini (17-11, 9-8 Big Ten) will try to stop a three-game win streak when they host the Iowa Hawkeyes (15-12, 6-10 Big Ten) on Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at State Farm Center as big, 11.5-point favorites. The contest airs at 9:00 PM ET on Fox Sports 1. The matchup’s over/under is set at 170.5.
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Illinois Cover -11.5 vs Iowa -109
Illinois vs. Iowa betting lines
- Illinois moneyline odds to win: -690
- Iowa moneyline odds to win: +489
- Spread: Illinois (-11.5)
- Total: 170.5
Illinois statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- When playing at home, Illinois has a better record against the spread (8-7-0) compared to its ATS record in road games (4-5-0).
- The Fighting Illini have eclipsed the total in seven of 15 home games (46.7%). They’ve fared better on the road, eclipsing the total in five of nine matchups (55.6%).
- When playing at home, Illinois has won more often as a moneyline favorite, producing a record of 10-3 (.769). When playing on the road, it is 3-3 (.500) as a moneyline favorite.
Recent trends
- The Fighting Illini have seen a downturn in scoring lately, putting up 77.1 points per game in their last 10 contests, 6.2 points fewer than the 83.3 they’ve scored this year.
- Illinois has been more porous on defense lately, giving up 84.2 points per game during its last 10 outings compared to the 73.8 points per game its opponents are averaging in the 2024-25 season.
- The Fighting Illini’s past 10 contests have seen them make 7.4 three-pointers per game while shooting 26.1% from beyond the arc. Both numbers are down compared to their 2024-25 averages of 9.2 makes and 30.5%.
Illinois betting records this season
- ATS Record: 13-15-0 (Home: 8-7-0; Away: 4-5-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 11.5+: 5-2-0 (As Favorite: 11-11-0; As Underdog: 2-4-0)
- O-U-P: 16-11-1 (Home: 7-7-1; Away: 5-4-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 15-6 (Home: 10-3; Away: 3-3)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-5 (Home: 0-1; Away: 1-2)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44.6 (191st in nation) | 41.3 (55th) | 40.5 (first) | 30.5 (139th) | 14.5 (117th) | 11.5 (214th) |
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Iowa statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- Iowa has been better against the spread at home (8-9-0) than on the road (2-5-0) this season.
- In 2024-25 a lower percentage of the Hawkeyes’ games have finished above the over/under at home (52.9%, nine of 17) compared to away (71.4%, five of seven).
- The Hawkeyes’ winning percentage at home when moneyline underdogs is .000 (0-4), and on the road it is .143 (1-6).
Recent trends
- Over their previous 10 games, the Hawkeyes are compiling 74.4 points per contest, compared to their season average of 83.9.
- Over its previous 10 games, Iowa is allowing 82.0 points per contest, 2.5 more points than its season average (79.5).
- The Hawkeyes are sinking 1.6 fewer treys per contest in their previous 10 games (8.3) compared to their season average (9.9), and they are delivering a lower three-point percentage over their previous 10 contests (34.2%) compared to their season mark (37.9%).
Iowa betting records this season
- ATS Record: 12-15-0 (Home: 8-9-0; Away: 2-5-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 11.5+: 0-1-0 (As Favorite: 9-7-0; As Underdog: 3-8-0)
- O-U-P: 15-12-0 (Home: 9-8-0; Away: 5-2-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 14-2 (Home: 12-1; Away: 0-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-10 (Home: 0-4; Away: 1-6)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49.2 (eighth in nation) | 48.1 (357th) | 29.6 (310th) | 34.7 (345th) | 18.5 (second) | 9.7 (42nd) |
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