The Illini were off the mark, as has been the case all too often this season, as the Cornhuskers took an overtime tilt

Illinois lost for the first time in 10 meetings with Nebraska and for the first time in four visits to Pinnacle Bank Arena.

Analyzing Thursday’s Illinois at Nebraska odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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Brice Williams scored a game-high 27 points, including Nebraska's last eight in overtime, as the Cornhuskers stopped No. 18 Illinois 80-74 on Thursday in Lincoln, Neb. Williams snapped a 72-72

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SportsLine's model just revealed its college basketball picks for the Nebraska Cornhuskers vs. Illinois Fighting Illini on Thursday night

The Big Ten men’s basketball season continues tonight with three games including Illinois (14-6, 6-4) in Lincoln to take on Nebraska (12-8, 2-7).

Kasparas Jakucionis had 18 points, 13 rebounds and four assists for Illinois, which lost for the first time in 10 meetings with Nebraska.

Losing streak over. "They had the best player on the court tonight," Illinois coach Brad Underwood said of Brice Williams.

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