How to watch Southern vs. Illinois men's basketball: TV channel and streaming options for December 29
Find out how to watch the Southern Jaguars play the Illinois Fighting Illini, with time, TV channel and streaming information.
By Data Skrive
Dec. 29, 2025 8:11 am EST
The Southern Jaguars (4-8) will look to stop a four-game losing streak when they visit the No. 20 Illinois Fighting Illini (9-3) on Monday, December 29, 2025 at State Farm Center. The contest airs at 3 p.m. ET on Big Ten Network.
How to watch Southern Jaguars vs. Illinois Fighting Illini
- Venue: State Farm Center
- Time: 3 p.m. ET
- Streaming: Fubo (Stream now)
- TV: BTN
- Watching in person? Get tickets on StubHub.
Southern vs. Illinois odds
- Spread: Illinois -30.5 (-112), Southern +30.5 (-108)
- Favorite Moneyline: –
- Underdog Moneyline: –
- Total: 164.5
- Total Over Odds: -109
- Total Under Odds: -111
Stats to know
- Illinois’ +222 scoring differential (outscoring opponents by 18.5 points per game) is a result of scoring 88.1 points per game (33rd in college basketball) while allowing 69.6 per outing (97th in college basketball).
- Illinois knocks down 10.3 three-pointers per game (43rd in college basketball), 2.0 more than its opponents (8.3).
- Southern has a +33 scoring differential, topping opponents by 2.7 points per game. It is putting up 85.3 points per game, 59th in college basketball, and is allowing 82.6 per outing to rank 337th in college basketball.
- Southern connects on 8.1 three-pointers per game (177th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 8.8. It shoots 36.3% from deep, and its opponents shoot 35.6%.
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