Northwestern Wildcats 56-81 Illinois Fighting Illini

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For this NCAA match, BetFTW's top pick is Northwestern Wildcats to win with +7.5 handicap, with a 76% model probability. We also predict Northwestern Wildcats to win at 62%.

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  1. Pick 1 Northwestern Wildcats to win with +7.5 handicap L Settled - pick not won.
    Event probability
    76%
    Stake High 50.7/100
    Odds 1.95 ComeOn Recorded P/L -50.74
    Best odds 1.95 ComeOn
  2. Pick 2 Northwestern Wildcats to win L Settled - pick not won.
    Event probability
    62%
    Stake Med 46.2/100
    Odds 3.40 Stake.com Recorded P/L -46.17
    Best odds 3.40 Stake.com
  3. Pick 3 Total score over 149.0 L Settled - pick not won.
    Event probability
    55%
    Stake Low 11.7/100
    Odds 2.04 NEO.bet Recorded P/L -11.73
    Best odds 2.04 NEO.bet
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Match analysis

Northwestern Wildcats vs Illinois Fighting Illini prediction review

NCAA action on Friday, 8 January 2021 included Northwestern Wildcats against Illinois Fighting Illini, a match that finished 56-81.

The model's strongest available selection is Northwestern Wildcats to win with +7.5 handicap, rated at 76%. The prediction's latest recorded price is 1.95, while its calculated edge places it in BetFTW's High stake band. The selection was settled as a losing pick.

A second available pick comes from the moneyline market. The model selects Northwestern Wildcats to win, assigning the outcome a 62% probability at latest recorded odds of 3.40. Northwestern Wildcats to win with +7.5 handicap is rated more highly by the model, at 76% compared with 62% for Northwestern Wildcats to win. The selection was settled as a losing pick.

The primary selection has matching best and latest recorded prices of 1.95. BetFTW retains the published probability, recorded odds, stake and settlement so the original prediction can be reviewed after the event.