Illinois vs LIU College Basketball Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for Nov. 22

The Illinois Fighting Illini (4-1) square off against the Long Island Sharks (3-2) on November 22, 2025.

Before you place your bet on this matchup at FanDuel Sportsbook, here are the NCAA basketball odds and spreads you need to know.

Illinois vs. LIU Game Info and Odds

• Game day: Saturday, November 22, 2025
• Game time: 2 p.m. ET
• TV channel: B1G+
• Location: Champaign, Illinois
• Arena: State Farm Center

Before placing a wager on Saturday's Illinois-LIU spread (Illinois -34.5) or over/under (161.5 points), take a look at the betting insights and trends below.

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Illinois vs. LIU: ATS Betting Stats and Trends

• Illinois has won three games against the spread this season, while failing to cover twice.
• LIU has covered twice in four matchups with a spread this season.
• In home games last season, the Fighting Illini had a better record against the spread (10-7-0) compared to their ATS record on the road (5-5-0).
• Last season, the Sharks were 8-3-0 at home against the spread (.727 winning percentage). On the road, they were 6-4-0 ATS (.600).

Illinois vs. LIU Head-to-Head Comparison

• Offensively, Illinois was the ninth-best squad in the country (83.6 points per game) last year. Defensively, it was 263rd (74.8 points conceded per game).
• Illinois was the best team in the country in rebounds per game (39.7) and ranked 104th in rebounds allowed (30.1) last year.
• Last season Illinois was ranked 83rd in the nation in assists with 14.9 per game.
• Last season, Illinois was 215th in the nation in turnovers committed (11.4 per game) and second-worst in turnovers forced (8.5).
• LIU was lifted by its defense last season, as it ranked 24th-best in the nation by giving up just 65.3 points per game. It ranked 325th in college basketball in points scored (67.7 per contest).
• LIU averaged 32.3 boards per game (162nd-ranked in college basketball). It ceded 28.5 rebounds per contest (36th-ranked).
• Last year LIU ranked 300th in college basketball in assists, delivering 11.8 per game.
• LIU averaged 12.2 turnovers per game (277th-ranked in college basketball). It forced 12.9 turnovers per contest (53rd-ranked).

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