One game on the Friday college basketball schedule features a ranked team, the matchup between the Illinois Fighting Illini and the Northwestern Wildcats. Below, we provide against-the-spread picks for each contest.

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AP Top 25 Picks ATS Today

Northwestern Wildcats vs. No. 19 Illinois Fighting Illini

Spread Prediction

• Computer Prediction: Illinois 75, Northwestern 69
• Projected Favorite: Illinois by 6.2 points
• Pick ATS: Illinois (-3.5)

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Key Facts

• Time: 9:00 PM ET
• Location: Evanston, Illinois
• Venue: Welsh-Ryan Arena
• TV Channel: BTN
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)

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