The Illinois Fighting Illini (10-3, 1-1 Big Ten) will look to extend a three-game road winning streak when they visit the Penn State Nittany Lions (9-4, 0-2 Big Ten) on January 3, 2026 at The Palestra.
Illinois won its previous game versus Southern, 90-55, on Monday. Jake Davis was its high scorer with 15 points. In its most recent game, Penn State topped North Carolina Central on Monday, 90-67. Its high scorer was Kayden Mingo with 19 points.
When is Illinois vs. Penn State and when does it start?
This matchup between the Fighting Illini and Nittany Lions will happen on Saturday, January 3, 2026. Expect to see the opening tip at 7 p.m. ET.
Where to Watch Illinois vs. Penn State
The Fighting Illini and Nittany Lions will hit the floor at The Palestra for this matchup on Jan. 3, and if you want to see the event live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
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Illinois Fighting Illini vs. Penn State Nittany Lions Game Preview
Illinois Stats, Odds & Insights
Illinois is outscoring opponents by 19.7 points per game with a +257 scoring differential overall. It puts up 88.2 points per game (32nd in college basketball) and allows 68.5 per contest (79th in college basketball).
The Fighting Illini score 13.9 more points than the Nittany Lions give up (74.3).
Illinois connects on 10.5 three-pointers per game (33rd in college basketball) while shooting 35.6% from deep (95th in college basketball). It is making 2.6 more threes per outing than its opponents, who drain 7.9 per game while shooting 32.3%.
Penn State Stats, Odds & Insights
Penn State’s +62 scoring differential (outscoring opponents by 4.8 points per game) is a result of putting up 79.1 points per game (143rd in college basketball) while giving up 74.3 per contest (212th in college basketball).
The Nittany Lions’ 79.1 points per game are 10.6 more than the Fighting Illini concede.
Penn State makes 7.4 three-pointers per game (240th in college basketball), 1.7 fewer than its opponents. It is shooting 35.2% from beyond the arc (117th in college basketball) and its opponents are shooting 37.6%.
Fighting Illini Key Players to Watch
Fighting Illini Leaders Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM Keaton Wagler 13 15.3 5.2 3.8 0.9 0.4 2.1 Andrej Stojakovic 12 14.8 3.9 1.2 0.4 0.7 0.7 Kylan Boswell 13 14.7 4.2 3.4 0.5 0 1.5 David Mirkovic 13 13.1 8.3 2.5 0.5 0.3 1.2 Tomislav Ivisic 10 10.5 5 1.3 0.3 0.6 1.5Nittany Lions Key Players to Watch
Nittany Lions Leaders Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM Kayden Mingo 13 14.8 4.1 4.5 2.4 0.1 0.8 Freddie Filione V 13 14.5 3.5 2.5 1.2 0.2 1.4 Melih Tunca 13 11 2.6 3.1 1 0.3 1 Josh Reed 13 9.1 3.8 1.2 1.2 0.1 0.6 Ivan Jurić 13 8.4 3.8 0.5 0.3 0.3 0.5And for more CBB game previews, NCAA basketball picks or even how to bet on college basketball check out the latest NCAAB lines on Betsperts.
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