Nebraska vs Illinois Picks and Predictions for Saturday December 13 2025
Nebraska Preview
The Nebraska Cornhuskers are heading to State Farm Center on Saturday, where they will take on the Illinois Fighting Illini. Get the rest of our free college basketball picks here! The Nebraska Cornhuskers enter this matchup with a perfect 10–0 record, putting them among the hottest teams in the country early in the season. Nebraska most recently dominated Wisconsin 90–60, showcasing both offensive efficiency and defensive intensity. Center Rienk Mast continued his strong play in that win, posting 17 points and 10 rebounds, while the Huskers shot efficiently and controlled the glass throughout. On the season, Nebraska is averaging 84.8 points per game, shooting 48.0% from the field and 36.5% from three-point range. Defensively, the Cornhuskers have been impressive, holding opponents to roughly 67.1 points per game.
Illinois Preview
The Illinois Fighting Illini currently sit at 8–2 overall and are ranked inside the top 15 nationally. Illinois opened conference play with an 88–80 road win over Ohio State, powered by a 23-point performance from Keaton Wagler. The Illini have been one of the most explosive offensive teams in the Big Ten, averaging 88.6 points per game on 49.2% shooting from the field and 37.8% from beyond the arc. Illinois also brings balance with five players averaging double figures which has allowed them to maintain pressure offensively even when rotations change. On the defensive end, the Illini have posted a defensive rating of 98.1.
Nebraska vs Illinois Prediction
The thirteenth ranked Illini will be hosting the twenty-third ranked Cornhuskers on Saturday. Nebraska looks to remain undefeated and move to an 11-0 record, while Illinois hopes to earn a third straight victory. Expect this game to very tight, leading the Cornhuskers to cover the +9.5 spread. Final score prediction, Illinois wins 82-78.
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