_
LineTerminalLineTerminal
LineTerminalLineTerminal
HomeScoresResearchPropsA51TeamsPlayers
Player PulseWNBA
AllMLBWNBANFLNCAAFNBANHLNCAAB
HomeScheduleTeams
All
HomeTeamsPlayersProps
MLBMLB
HomeScheduleTeamsPlayersPropsOdds BoardLineupsWeatherBvP LabProp ScreenerLaunch CodeSwing SignalsPitcher ModelNRFIBullpen UsageInside Edge
WNBAWNBA
HomeScheduleTeamsPlayersPropsOdds BoardLineupsShot LabMatchup LabProp Screener
NFLNFL
HomeScheduleTeamsPlayersPropsOdds BoardMatchup LabProp ScreenerDepth ChartsWeatherInside Edge
NCAAFNCAAF
HomeScheduleTeamsOdds Board
NBANBA
HomeScheduleTeamsPlayersProps
NHLNHL
HomeScheduleTeamsPlayersProps
NCAABNCAAB
HomeScheduleTeams
Home/NCAAB Schedule/Rutgers Scarlet Knights @ Illinois Fighting Illini

Rutgers Scarlet Knights 55, Illinois 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/Rutgers Scarlet Knights @ Illinois Fighting Illini
NCAABTHU, JAN 8, 20267:30 PM CDT
AwayRutgers Scarlet KnightsRutgers Scarlet Knights55
Final
HomeIllinois Fighting IlliniIllinois Fighting Illini81
Betting results
Spread
Illinois Fighting Illini covered
Illinois Fighting Illini -22.5
Total
Under
136 / 149.5
Moneyline
Illinois Fighting Illini
-7000
Probability
Loading probability
Pre-game notes2 notes
Rest advantage+2 days off
Won 3 straightIllinois Fighting Illini on heater
ScoringSeason · per game
Team
PPG
Scored
OPP
Allowed
MARGIN
Per game
Rutgers Scarlet KnightsRutgers Scarlet Knights
70.1★
73.4★
-3.3★
Illinois Fighting IlliniIllinois Fighting Illini
87.1★
68.2★
+18.9★
Edge
Illinois Fighting Illini +17.0
Illinois Fighting Illini +5.2
Illinois Fighting Illini +22.2
Last 10 · Trend
Rutgers Scarlet Knights
68.3avg
Illinois Fighting Illini
82.9avg
Recent formLast 10
Straight-Up
Rutgers Scarlet Knights
4-640%
L
L
W
L
L
L
W
W
L
W
Illinois Fighting IlliniW3
7-370%
L
W
W
L
W
W
L
W
W
W
Against the Spread
Rutgers Scarlet Knights
4-640%
L
W
W
L
L
L
L
L
W
W
Illinois Fighting Illini
5-550%
L
W
L
L
W
W
L
W
W
L
Season records2025-26 · 14g / 14g
Team
SU
ATS
O/U
Rutgers Scarlet Knights
Overall
50%7-7
36%5-9
50%7-7
Illinois Fighting Illini
Overall
79%11-3
57%8-6
29%4-10
Matchup venueRoad / Home splits
Team
SU
ATS
O/U
Rutgers Scarlet Knights
On Road
0%0-2
0%0-2
100%2-0
Illinois Fighting Illini
At Home
78%7-2
56%5-4
33%3-6

No player props were recorded for this game.

EV picks