Illinois Fighting Illini vs Nebraska Cornhuskers Point Spread: Betting Trends Hint at Winner

State Farm Center will host Nebraska Cornhuskers vs Illinois Fighting Illini action on Saturday as both teams try to pay off for those betting on NCAA basketball odds action.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

On the Sportsbook NCAA basketball betting line for this matchup, Illinois sat as -4-point favorites over at Sportsbook. Also, check out the current over/under betting total for points scored, which often goes up first at online sportsbook Sportsbook

Nebraska Cornhuskers vs Illinois Fighting Illini Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The Illinois Fighting Illini sit at 9-8 (6-6-3 ATS) on the college basketball season. By comparison, the Nebraska Cornhuskers are currently 10-8 (8-7 ATS). Looking to bet on the total points scored? Illinois is 8-7 OU, and Nebraska is 10-5 OU.

According to new college basketball power rankings here at Odds Shark, it's the No. 127-ranked Illinois Fighting Illini and the No. 82-rated Nebraska Cornhuskers in this matchup.

Statistical Matchup

Rating these schools in several key categories is important for handicappers and Illinois has the nation's No. 125-rated offensive output, at 74.88 PPG. The visiting Nebraska Cornhuskers defense ranks No. 70 allowing on average 66.89 PPG. The Fighting Illini FG% has averaged 44.29% so far, less than the Illinois Cornhuskers marksmen have achieved on the year, 45.68% per game.