Northwestern vs. Illinois College Basketball Pick Prediction 2/13/2022 by Tony T.
Northwestern at Illinois—Wildcats are 5-8 in the Big Ten sitting 2-3 on the road. Team is ninth in offensive efficiency in conference hitting 33.5% from three and 46.4% inside. Perimeter defense an issue in the Big Ten as they allow 36.8% from three. Illinois checks in at 10-3 in conference and 5-1 at home. Offensively in conference the team strong on the glass and hits 52% inside.
On defense the Fighting Illini in the Big Ten tops in effective field goal percentage surrendering 31.6% from three and 44.3% inside. The teams combined for 113 points in their first meeting with good defensive play from both teams. Play Northwestern and Illinois under 139.5.