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The upcoming college basketball showdown on January 3, 2026, between the Illinois Fighting Illini and Penn State Nittany Lions at The Palestra in Philadelphia, PA, is set to be an exciting fixture in the 2025-26 NCAAB season. As both teams prepare to face off, bettors will want to pay close attention to the odds and betting lines available to make informed wagers.
The current point spread favors the Illinois Fighting Illini at -16½ -110, with Penn State as the underdog at +16½ -110. These odds have remained steady since opening, indicating confidence in Illinois' strong performance. The over/under total is set at 156½ -110, offering another strategic betting angle. Understanding these betting odds can help bettors anticipate the flow of the game and where value lies.
The game will be broadcast on BTN, making it accessible for fans to watch live and track how the teams perform against the spread. Illinois, coming off a strong season, aims to leverage its home-court advantage at The Palestra, while Penn State looks to upset the odds. Bettors can explore more NCAAB odds and find competitive lines on our NCAAB odds page. Ready to bet smarter? Start your OddsTrader Turbo subscription now or place your bet with a U.S. regulated sportsbook and profit off the edge.
Live college basketball odds are always available at OddsTrader. You can keep up with your favorite teams or consider using our stats-driven NCAAB computer picks to help you make smarter wagers. Betting action intensifies during March Madness, making it crucial to track odds and betting lines in real time. New bettors can read on to learn more about NCAAB odds.
![]() Seton Hall 12-20% -2½ -114FanDuel | |||||||
![]() Fordham 9-5- +1½ -105BetMGM | |||||||
![]() Canisius 6-8- +3½ -110Caesars | |||||||
Merrimack 8-7- -6 -110Caesars | |||||||
Tulane 10-4- +5½ -115BetMGM | |||||||
![]() South Florida 8-5- -6½ -110Caesars | |||||||
![]() St. Thomas (MN) 11-4- -10½ -105Bet365 | |||||||
![]() Central Connecticut State 6-6- -8½ -110Bet365 | |||||||
![]() Middle Tennessee 8-5- -5½ -110Caesars | |||||||
![]() Marist 8-5- -3½ -110Caesars | |||||||
Niagara 4-9- +4½ -110Caesars | |||||||
![]() #4Connecticut 13-10% -19½ -110Caesars | |||||||
Delaware 4-9- +6½ -110Caesars | |||||||
![]() Liberty 10-3- -10½ -110Caesars | |||||||
![]() IUPUI 4-12- +8½ -105BetMGM | |||||||
![]() Rider 1-11- +9½ -102FanDuel | |||||||
Quinnipiac 10-5- -9½ -110Caesars | |||||||
Purdue Fort Wayne 8-8- -8½ -110Caesars | |||||||
![]() Mercyhurst 5-9- +1½ -120BetMGM | |||||||
![]() Chicago State 2-12- +8½ -115Bet365 | |||||||
![]() Missouri State 8-5- +1½ -106FanDuel | |||||||
![]() Western Kentucky 8-5- -9½ -110Caesars | |||||||
![]() Oakland 7-8- -4½ -110Caesars | |||||||
![]() Drake 7-7- -5½ -120FanDuel | |||||||
![]() Valparaiso 6-8- -2½ -106FanDuel | |||||||
North Texas 9-5100% +4½ -117BetRivers | |||||||
Northern Kentucky 11-5- -3½ -110Caesars | |||||||
Evansville 4-11- +5½ -105BetMGM | |||||||
![]() Florida International 8-5- -8½ -110Caesars | |||||||
![]() Wagner 6-6- -7½ -110Bet365 | |||||||
![]() St. Francis (PA) 2-12- +2½ -121BetRivers | |||||||
Belmont 13-2- -6½ -120FanDuel | |||||||
Murray State 12-3- -4½ -118BetMGM | |||||||
San Francisco 10-6100% -12½ -105Bet365 | |||||||
![]() Pacific 10-6- -10½ -118BetMGM | |||||||
Santa Clara 12-4- -15½ -110Caesars | |||||||
![]() Washington State 7-90% -6½ -110Caesars | |||||||
Indiana 10-3- -7½ -110Caesars | |||||||
![]() Saint Mary's 14-2- -10½ -105FanDuel | |||||||
![]() #7Gonzaga 15-1- -23½ -110Caesars |
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