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Home/NCAAB Schedule/Scarlet Knights @ Fighting Illini

Scarlet Knights 55, Fighting Illini 81 — Jan 8, 2026 Recap

Illinois Fighting Illini beat Rutgers Scarlet Knights 55-81 on Jan 8, 2026.

Played January 9, 2026

Game FAQ — score, spread, and total

Who won Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs Illinois Fighting Illini on Jan 8, 2026?

Illinois Fighting Illini won 55-81 on Jan 8, 2026.

See methodology for grading rules and ROI calculation.

NCAAB Schedule/Scarlet Knights @ Fighting Illini
NCAABTHU, JAN 8, 20267:30 PM CDT
AwayScarlet KnightsRutgers Scarlet Knights55
Final
HomeFighting IlliniIllinois Fighting Illini81

Betting Results

Spread
Fighting Illini covered
Fighting Illini -22.5
Total
Under
136 / 149.5
Moneyline
Fighting Illini
-7000
Loading probability

Pre-Game Notes2 notes

FIG
Rest advantage
+2 days off
FIG
Won 3 straight
Fighting Illini on heater

ScoringSeason · per game

Team
PPG
Scored
OPP
Allowed
MARGIN
Per game
Scarlet KnightsScarlet Knights
70.1★
73.4★
-3.3★
Fighting IlliniFighting Illini
87.1★
68.2★
+18.9★
Edge
Fighting Illini +17.0
Fighting Illini +5.2
Fighting Illini +22.2
Last 10 · Trend
Scarlet Knights
68.3avg
Fighting Illini
82.9avg

Recent FormLast 10

Straight-Up
Scarlet Knights
4-640%
L
L
W
L
L
L
W
W
L
W
Fighting IlliniW3
7-370%
L
W
W
L
W
W
L
W
W
W
Against the Spread
Scarlet Knights
4-640%
L
W
W
L
L
L
L
L
W
W
Fighting Illini
5-550%
L
W
L
L
W
W
L
W
W
L

Season Records2025-26 · 14g / 14g

Team
SU
ATS
O/U
Scarlet Knights
Overall
50%7-7
36%5-9
50%7-7
Fighting Illini
Overall
79%11-3
57%8-6
29%4-10

Matchup VenueRoad / Home splits

Team
SU
ATS
O/U
Scarlet Knights
On Road
0%0-2
0%0-2
100%2-0
Fighting Illini
At Home
78%7-2
56%5-4
33%3-6

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