The Illinois Fighting Illini (14-3, 5-1 Big Ten) will try to continue a six-game winning streak when they host the Minnesota Golden Gophers (10-7, 3-3 Big Ten) on January 17, 2026 at State Farm Center.
Illinois won its previous game versus Northwestern, 79-68, on Wednesday. Keaton Wagler was its leading scorer with 22 points. Minnesota dropped its most recent game to Wisconsin, 78-75, on Tuesday. Jaylen Crocker-Johnson was its leading scorer with 20 points.
When is Illinois vs. Minnesota and when does it start?
This matchup between the Fighting Illini and Golden Gophers is set to start on Saturday, January 17, 2026. You should expect the opening tip at 12 p.m. ET.
Where to Watch Illinois vs. Minnesota
The Fighting Illini and Golden Gophers will take to the hardwood at State Farm Center for this matchup on Jan. 17, and if you would like to see the matchup live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
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Illinois Fighting Illini vs. Minnesota Golden Gophers Game Preview
Illinois Stats, Odds & Insights
Illinois averages 85.6 points per game (41st in college basketball) while giving up 67.5 per outing (47th in college basketball). It has a +308 scoring differential overall and outscores opponents by 18.1 points per game.
The Fighting Illini post 18.8 more points than the Golden Gophers allow (66.8).
Illinois connects on 10.3 three-pointers per game (35th in college basketball) while shooting 34.9% from beyond the arc (135th in college basketball). It is making 2.4 more threes per contest than its opponents, who drain 7.9 per game while shooting 31.2%.
Offensively, the Fighting Illini have performed better at home this year, posting 91.9 points per game, compared to 78.8 per game in road games.
Illinois has been racking up 79.3 points per contest in its last 10 times on the court, an average that’s a little lower than the 85.6 it has scored over the course of the 2025-26 campaign.
Minnesota Stats, Odds & Insights
Minnesota’s +108 scoring differential (outscoring opponents by 6.3 points per game) is a result of putting up 73.1 points per game (270th in college basketball) while allowing 66.8 per contest (35th in college basketball).
The Golden Gophers score 5.6 more points per game (73.1) than the Fighting Illini concede (67.5).
Minnesota makes 7.6 three-pointers per game (211th in college basketball) at a 33.0% rate (235th in college basketball), compared to the 7.5 its opponents make, shooting 33.6% from beyond the arc.
Over its past 10 games, Minnesota is posting 73.0 points per contest, 0.1 fewer points than its season average (73.1).
Fighting Illini Key Players to Watch
Fighting Illini Leaders Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM Keaton Wagler 17 16.1 5.2 3.7 0.7 0.3 2.1 Kylan Boswell 17 14.6 4.2 3.4 0.7 0.0 1.4 Andrej Stojakovic 16 13.9 4.5 0.9 0.4 0.6 0.6 David Mirkovic 17 12.0 8.4 2.6 0.5 0.2 1.2 Tomislav Ivisic 14 10.5 4.6 1.1 0.4 0.6 1.6Golden Gophers Key Players to Watch
Golden Gophers Leaders Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM Cade Tyson 17 21.1 5.4 2.8 0.9 0.1 2.1 Jaylen Crocker-Johnson 17 13.1 6.7 1.6 0.5 1.1 1.6 Langston Reynolds 17 10.7 4.6 4.1 0.8 0.1 0.2 Isaac Asuma 17 10.6 4.0 4.3 1.2 0.5 1.6 Bobby Durkin 17 8.4 2.9 1.7 0.8 0.1 1.6And 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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