Illinois coach Brad Underwood suggests lineup changes following an overtime loss to Nebraska, citing struggles without center Tomislav Ivisic.

Nebraska looks to break a long losing streak as they face Illinois. It’s time to continue our College Basketball odds series with an Illinois-Nebraska prediction and pick. Illinois comes into the game at 14-6 on the year but sits tied for fifth in the Big Ten this year.

Nebraska's Andrew Morgan (23), Illinois' Morez Johnson Jr. (21) and Nebraska's Sam Hoiberg (1) reach out for the rebound during the first half of a college men's basketball game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025.

Following that pattern, Illinois (14-7, 6-5 Big Ten) put together a performance worthy of an F- against Nebraska (13-8, 3-7 Big Ten) on Thursday night in Lincoln. Having trailed t