How to Watch No. 3 Illinois (20-6) vs. Rutgers (15-10)

Game Time: 5:30 p.m. CT

TV Channel: BTN

Online Streaming: FoxSportsGO

Radio: All Illinois basketball games air live on radio in the Champaign (WDWS 1400) and Chicago markets (WLS 890). The game is also broadcasted on other stations throughout the state; check the Fighting Illini Radio Network for more information.

Odds: ILL -7.5, O/U 136.5

Quick Hits:

Illinois Fighting Illini

Head Coach: Brad Underwood (4th season)

2020-21 Record: 20-6 (16-4 in Big Ten)

Read about how the Illini have utilized analytics to become one of the most efficient teams in the country.

Rutgers Scarlet Knights

Head Coach: Steve Pikiell (5th season)

2020-21 Record: 15-10 (10-10, 6th in Big Ten)

Read more about how the Illini are preparing for a long stay in Indy.

What Happened Last Time

The Illini dropped a close one over in Piscataway.

No. 19 Rutgers outlasts No. 13 Illinois, 91-88