College Hoops Showdowns: Illinois, Houston, and Gonzaga Gear Up
Posted: 2/4/2026 7:00:46 AM
February 4, 2026, brings us a slate of NCAA Men's Basketball games that promise to deliver high-stakes action and plenty of drama. Headlining the evening is the clash between the Northwestern Wildcats and the Illinois Fighting Illini. Ranked #6, Illinois is set to defend their home court with vigor, and our model gives them a solid 65% chance of victory in this Big Ten showdown. Can Northwestern defy the odds and come out on top?