Illinois Fighting Illini vs Connecticut Huskies NCAAB Betting Pick & Prediction for 11/28

The Illinois Fighting Illini and Connecticut Huskies will meet at Madison Square Garden on November 28, 2025. This non-conference game features two top-ranked teams. Illinois is ranked #13 and hails from the Big Ten, while Connecticut is ranked #5 from the Big East.

Connecticut is favored to win with a spread of -2.5. Illinois has a spread of +2.5, and the moneyline shows Connecticut at -149 and Illinois at +125. The over/under is set at 155.5, indicating a high-scoring affair is expected. The game will be broadcast on FOX.

Illinois Fighting Illini vs Connecticut Huskies Game Day Info

  • Sport: College Basketball
  • Teams: Illinois Fighting Illini vs Connecticut Huskies
  • Venue: Madison Square Garden, New York NY
  • Date: Friday, November 28, 2025 at 12:30 PM ET
  • Illinois Spread: +2.5 (-111)
  • Connecticut Spread: -2.5 (-110)
  • Illinois MoneyLine: +125
  • Connecticut MoneyLine: -149
  • Over/Under: 155.5 (-110)

Illinois Fighting Illini Team Preview

The Illinois Fighting Illini are having a strong start to their season. They hold a record of 6-1, ranking them 13th in the AP poll. They have been dominant at home but have yet to play an away game.

Illinois is scoring 94.6 points per game, which ranks them 9th nationally. They have a field goal percentage of 50.2%, showing their shooting efficiency. The team also averages 45.6 rebounds per game, placing them 12th in the country.

Andrej Stojakovic is a key player, averaging 18.5 points per game with a 58.8% field goal percentage. Kylan Boswell is also contributing, with 16.1 points and 4.1 rebounds per game. David Mirkovic is adding strength with 15.1 points and 10.3 rebounds per game.

Connecticut Huskies Team Preview

The Connecticut Huskies are off to a strong start this season with a 5-1 record. They have shown solid performance at home, going 4-1. Their most recent game was a convincing win against the Bryant Bulldogs, with a score of 72-49.

Offensively, the Huskies have been efficient, scoring an average of 83.8 points per game. They rank 28th in field goal percentage, hitting 51.0% of their shots. Despite their scoring ability, they struggle with free throws, converting only 70.3% from the line.

Key players for the Huskies include Silas Demary Jr. and Eric Reibe. Demary Jr. contributes with points and assists, while Reibe excels in field goal shooting. Both players have been pivotal in recent games, helping lead the team to victories.

BTB Betting Pick

For the spread pick, consider taking Illinois at +2.5. Illinois scores 94.6 points per game, which is higher than Connecticut’s 83.8 points. With a strong offense and a slight underdog status, Illinois has the potential to cover the spread.

For the over/under pick, the total is set at 155.5. Illinois averages 94.6 points, and Connecticut averages 83.8 points, which totals 178.4 points. Both teams have efficient offenses, suggesting that the game could go over the set total.