The Illinois Fighting Illini (18-3, 9-1 Big Ten) will try to extend a seven-game road win streak when they visit the Nebraska Cornhuskers (20-1, 9-1 Big Ten) on February 1, 2026 at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
In its most recent game, Nebraska fell to Michigan on Tuesday, 75-72. Pryce Sandfort scored a team-high 20 points (and added three assists and four boards). Illinois won its previous game versus Washington, 75-66, on Thursday. Keaton Wagler was its top scorer with 22 points.
When is Nebraska vs. Illinois and when does it start?
This contest between the Cornhuskers and Fighting Illini is scheduled to tip off on Sunday, February 1, 2026. Be ready to see the opening tip at 4 p.m. ET.
Where to Watch Nebraska vs. Illinois
The Cornhuskers and Fighting Illini will take to the floor at Pinnacle Bank Arena for this matchup on Feb. 1, and if you’d like to see the matchup live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
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Nebraska Cornhuskers vs. Illinois Fighting Illini Game Preview
Nebraska Stats, Odds & Insights
Nebraska outscores opponents by 15.1 points per game (scoring 80.5 per game to rank 95th in college basketball while giving up 65.4 per contest to rank 21st in college basketball) and has a +316 scoring differential overall.
The Cornhuskers put up 12.3 more points than the Fighting Illini give up (68.2).
Nebraska makes two more threes per game than the opposition, 10.9 (16th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 8.9.
When playing at home, the Cornhuskers are putting up 2.1 more points per game (79.3) than they are in road games (77.2).
On offense, Nebraska has had a tough time putting the ball in the basket over its last 10 games, scoring 76.8 points per contest over that stretch compared to the 80.5 it has put up over the course of this year.
Illinois Stats, Odds & Insights
Illinois is outscoring opponents by 16.8 points per game, with a +352 scoring differential overall. It puts up 85 points per game (31st in college basketball) and gives up 68.2 per outing (51st in college basketball).
The Fighting Illini score 19.6 more points per game (85) than the Cornhuskers give up (65.4).
Illinois makes 11 three-pointers per game (11th in college basketball) while shooting 35.9% from beyond the arc (76th in college basketball). It is making 2.9 more threes than its opponents, who drain 8.1 per game at 31.4%.
At home the Fighting Illini are scoring 89 points per game, 8.4 more than they are averaging away (80.6).
Illinois has played worse offensively over its last 10 games, posting 81.8 points per contest, 3.2 fewer points its than season average of 85.
Cornhuskers Key Players to Watch
Cornhuskers Leaders Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM Pryce Sandfort 21 17.4 4.6 2.1 1.1 0.3 3.5 Rienk Mast 20 14.6 6 3 0.5 0.4 1.8 Braden Frager 19 12.2 3.9 0.9 0.6 0.1 1.6 Jamarques Lawrence 21 10.8 2.5 3.7 0.9 0 1.8 Sam Hoiberg 21 9.2 5.1 4.1 2 0.1 0.9Fighting Illini Key Players to Watch
Fighting Illini Leaders Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM Keaton Wagler 21 17.7 5 4.2 0.8 0.2 2.5 Kylan Boswell 18 14.3 4.2 3.4 0.7 0 1.3 Andrej Stojakovic 20 13.6 4.7 1 0.4 0.7 0.8 David Mirkovic 21 12.5 8.2 2.5 0.5 0.2 1.4 Tomislav Ivisic 18 10 5.2 1.3 0.3 0.6 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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