The No. 6 Illinois Fighting Illini are big, favorites as they try to continue a four-game win streak when they visit the Nebraska Cornhuskers on Friday, February 12 at Pinnacle Bank Arena. The matchup airs at 9:00 PM ET on BTN. The point total is for the matchup.
The betting insights in this article reflect betting data from DraftKings as of February 12, 2021, 2:17 AM ET. See table below for current betting odds and CLICK HERE to bet at DraftKings Sportsbook.
Betting Odds
Illinois Betting Information
- Illinois has compiled an 11-5-1 record against the spread this season.
- When favored by at least 15 points, the Fighting Illini are 2-1 against the spread this season.
- Illinois and its opponents have hit the over in 9 of 17 games this season (52.9%).
Against the Spread (ATS) records are only reflective of games that had odds on them.
Illinois Players to Watch
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ayo Dosunmu | 18 | 21.2 | 6.4 | 5.1 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 1.3 |
| Kofi Cockburn | 18 | 17.2 | 10.4 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 1.4 | 0.0 |
| Trent Frazier | 18 | 10.1 | 3.0 | 2.7 | 1.3 | 0.1 | 2.0 |
| Adam Miller | 18 | 8.6 | 2.2 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.0 | 1.9 |
| Andre Curbelo | 18 | 8.3 | 3.1 | 4.4 | 1.1 | 0.1 | 0.2 |
Nebraska Betting Information
- Nebraska has more often than not come up short ATS this season, with a 5-9 record.
- The Cornhuskers and their opponents have often not covered the total points bet this season, only hitting the over in 28.6% (4) of their 14 games played.
Against the Spread (ATS) records are only reflective of games that had odds on them.
Nebraska Players to Watch
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teddy Allen | 14 | 16.9 | 4.7 | 1.4 | 1.6 | 0.1 | 2.1 |
| Dalano Banton | 15 | 11.5 | 6.9 | 4.9 | 1.1 | 1.0 | 0.7 |
| Trey McGowens | 15 | 10.8 | 4.3 | 1.9 | 1.4 | 0.1 | 0.9 |
| Lat Mayen | 15 | 8.5 | 4.9 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 1.7 |
| Kobe Webster | 15 | 7.1 | 1.7 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 1.2 |
Total Facts
- Illinois and its opponents have gone over Friday’s 148 total in 10 out of 18 games (55.6%) this year.
- In six out of Nebraska’s 15 games this year (40%), the competing teams scored a higher point total than the point total in Friday’s matchup.
- Together, the two teams combine for 152.8 points per game, 4.8 points more than the point total of 148 for this contest.
- This matchup’s point total is six fewer points than the 142 these two teams combine to allow per game in 2020-21.
- On average, the Fighting Illini have seen a 150.7 over/under in their games this season, 2.7 more points than the over/under in this contest.
- Cornhuskers games have an over/under of 144.2 points this season, 3.8 points fewer than the total points bet for this game.
Head to Head
| Date | Favorite | Home Team | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Game Type | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/24/2020 | Illinois | Illinois | -14 | 146.5 | -1463 | +802 | Regular Season | 71-59 ILL |
| 2/2/2019 | N/A | Illinois | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | Regular Season | 71-64 ILL |
| 12/2/2018 | N/A | Nebraska | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | Regular Season | 75-60 NEB |
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