When is the UConn vs. Illinois basketball game?

The UConn Huskies will play the Illinois Fighting Illini on Friday at 12:30 p.m. ET.

What are the betting odds for UConn vs. Illinois?

UConn is favored by 1.5 points, with an over/under set at 154.5 total points.

Which team is projected to win the UConn vs. Illinois game?

A SportsLine projection model predicts the total points will exceed 154.5, with one side of the spread hitting over 50% of the time.

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Huskies vs. Illini: Top 15 Showdown at MSG

28 Nov, 2025

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Summary

No. 5 UConn Huskies face No. 13 Illinois Fighting Illini on Friday.
The game is set to tip off at 12:30 p.m. ET at Madison Square Garden.
A betting model predicts the total points will go over 154.5.

Huskies vs. Illini: Top 15 Showdown at MSG

An anticipated non-conference showdown is scheduled for Friday, featuring the No. 5 UConn Huskies against the No. 13 Illinois Fighting Illini at Madison Square Garden. UConn brings a 5-1 record, with their sole loss against Arizona, while Illinois stands at 6-1, having been defeated only by Alabama. Both teams have shown recent struggles against the spread, each holding a 1-3 record in their last four games.

The game is set to commence at 12:30 p.m. ET. The current betting lines indicate the Huskies are 1.5-point favorites, with an over/under of 154.5 points. Advanced analytics suggest a strong possibility for the total points to exceed this number, driven by the teams' high-scoring offenses, with Illinois averaging 94.6 points and UConn averaging 83.8 points per game.

SportsLine's projection model, which has simulated the matchup 10,000 times, anticipates the over on the 154.5 total points, projecting 156 combined points. The model also indicates a clear winner against the spread. The game promises an exciting display of college basketball talent between two highly-ranked programs.