How to Watch: Illinois vs Northwestern

After losing to Nebraska and falling to 11-6 (1-3) on the season, the Illinois Fighting Illini are in Evanston to face the Northwestern Wildcats. Illinois leads the all-time series against the Wildcats by a whopping margin of 130-39, but Northwestern has won three out of the last five games played at Welsh Ryan Arena. This includes the most recent game between the two teams--a 49-43 Northwestern win last season.

Game Preview: Illinois vs Northwestern

Projected Starters, Keys to the Game, and Prediction for Illinois' game against Northwestern

Game Time: 8:00 pm CT

Television: The game will be televised on the Big Ten Network

Announcers: Eric Collins and Stephen Bardo

Live Video Stream: BTN will have a live stream available via BTN2Go

Odds: Illinois opened as a 1.5 point favorite. The over/under hasn't been set yet.

Radio: All Illinois Men's Basketball games air live on radio in the Champaign (WDWS 1400) and Chicago markets (WSCR 670). The game is broadcasted on other stations throughout the state; check the Fighting Illini Radio Network for more information.

Quick Hits:

Illinois Fighting Illini

• Record: 11-6 (1-3)
• KenPom Ranking: No. 56
• RPI Ranking: No. 50
• Last Five Games (2-3): Kennesaw State (W 93-45), Michigan (L 65-73 OT), No. 20 Ohio State (L 61-77), No. 11 Maryland (W 64-57), Nebraska (L 43-53)
• Away Record: 0-4
• Points Per Game: 74.2 (45th)
• Points Allowed Per Game: 63.0 (115th)
• Leading Scorer: Rayvonte Rice - 17.0PPG | Malcolm Hill - 13.9PPG
• Leading Rebounder: Rayvonte Rice - 6.9RPG | Nnanna Egwu - 5.6RPG

Northwestern Wildcats

• Record: 10-6 (1-2)
• KenPom Ranking: No. 132
• RPI Ranking: No. 110
• Last Five Games (3-2): UIC (W 63-46), NKU (W 76-55), Rutgers (W 51-47), No. 4 Wisconsin (L 58-81), Michigan State (L 77-84 OT)
• Home Record: 7-3
• Points Per Game: 65.1 (249th)
• Points Allowed Per Game: 61.8 (79th)
• Leading Scorer: Tre Demps - 12.4PPG
• Leading Rebounder: Alex Olah - 6.9RPG