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Mon 2 Nov 2026, 8:00 PM ET
Fairleigh Dickinson Knights
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Illinois Fighting Illini
Our model's predicted score: Illinois Fighting Illini 78.9 – Fairleigh Dickinson Knights 59.3

Fairleigh Dickinson Knights vs Illinois Fighting Illini Prediction & Picks · Mon 2 Nov

Our model graded 3 markets for Fairleigh Dickinson Knights vs Illinois Fighting Illini and backs Fairleigh Dickinson Knights 37 hardest, a lean, and $100 on it returns about $190.

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The model's one call for this gamethe prediction, first Free
Fairleigh Dickinson Knights
with a 37-point head start
Fairleigh Dickinson Knights 37 Spread
You bet$10 If it wins$19.01Best price-111
Our confidenceLean
Chance to win57.4%
The price says51.2%

The model graded 3 markets for Fairleigh Dickinson Knights vs Illinois Fighting Illini (NCAAB) and this is the one it backs hardest — a lean, not a lock. A $100 bet returns about $190 if it lands. This one is free — every other market and all player props are Pro. Tip-off Mon 2 Nov 2026, 8:00 PM ET.

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Spread Fairleigh Dickinson Knights 37 Lean57% chance -111
Spread Members only Lean57% chance Members
High = 60%+ chance to win · Lean = 40–60% · Long-shot = under 40%
Illinois Fighting Illini are the model's favourite to beat Fairleigh Dickinson Knights, with a 92% chance to win. Predicted score: Illinois Fighting Illini 78.9 – Fairleigh Dickinson Knights 59.3. Kick-off Mon 2 Nov, 8:00 PM ET. Best bet: Fairleigh Dickinson Knights 37 at -111.
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The market drifted away from Illinois Fighting Illini on this game.

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Injuries & who's out

Injuries & availability

Fairleigh Dickinson Knights

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Illinois Fighting Illini

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Weather & injury impact for this fixture

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For Fairleigh Dickinson Knights vs Illinois Fighting Illini: Weather isn't a tracked factor for this fixture, and player availability isn't tracked for NCAAB on this page.

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The preview

Written 2 Nov

Illinois Fighting Illini vs Fairleigh Dickinson Knights Prediction & Picks

On Tuesday 3 November 2026, Illinois Fighting Illini play Fairleigh Dickinson Knights in college basketball. Our model likes one bet here. The one it likes most is Fairleigh Dickinson Knights +38.5 on the Line, priced at -110 when we wrote this. Here is the thinking behind each pick, in plain English.

Fairleigh Dickinson Knights +38.5 on the Line (-110)

Odds correct at time of publishing

On Tuesday 3 November 2026, Illinois Fighting Illini host Fairleigh Dickinson Knights in college basketball. The bet we are looking at is Fairleigh Dickinson Knights 38.5 Point Spread. On this line Fairleigh Dickinson Knights start with 38.5 points in hand, so they can lose by less than that and this still wins. It was priced at -110 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $19.10 if it lands. Our model leans this way, without being sure. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move. It was priced at -110 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $19.10 if it lands. The number next to the team is the handicap, and that team's score is adjusted by it before the bet is settled. The bookmakers have this as a slight favourite. Our model leans this way without loving it. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move.

That is how our model reads Illinois Fighting Illini v Fairleigh Dickinson Knights. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back anything. And if a game does not feel right to you, the strongest move is to skip it -- there is another one tomorrow.

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Fairleigh Dickinson Knights @ Illinois Fighting Illini — what the model found

Our model graded 3 betting markets for Fairleigh Dickinson Knights at Illinois Fighting Illini — 3 on the game itself and 0 on individual players. One pick is free on this page.

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The model checked every betting market for this game and graded 3 of them. One pick is free on this page — the one the model likes most. Scroll down to see it.

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Fairleigh Dickinson Knights @ Illinois Fighting Illini — where the money went

Since betting opened on Fairleigh Dickinson Knights at Illinois Fighting Illini, the market has moved away from Illinois Fighting Illini across the main game markets.

BetWhat the money did
Spread — Illinois Fighting Illini -39.5▼ Money drifted off this
Spread — Fairleigh Dickinson Knights 39.5▲ Money came for this
Spread — Fairleigh Dickinson Knights 38.5▲ Money came for this
Spread — Illinois Fighting Illini -38.5▼ Money drifted off this
Total Points — Over 152.5▼ Money drifted off this
Total Points — Under 152.5▲ Money came for this
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Fairleigh Dickinson Knights @ Illinois Fighting Illini — model preview

Illinois Fighting Illini v Fairleigh Dickinson Knights, 3 November 2026. Top of the list: Fairleigh Dickinson Knights +38.5 on the Line.

On Tuesday 3 November 2026, Illinois Fighting Illini play Fairleigh Dickinson Knights in college basketball. Our model likes one bet here. The one it likes most is Fairleigh Dickinson Knights +38.5 on the Line, priced at -110 when we wrote this. Here is the thinking behind each pick, in plain English.

Fairleigh Dickinson Knights +38.5 on the Line (-110)

Odds correct at time of publishing

On Tuesday 3 November 2026, Illinois Fighting Illini host Fairleigh Dickinson Knights in college basketball. The bet we are looking at is Fairleigh Dickinson Knights 38.5 Point Spread. On this line Fairleigh Dickinson Knights start with 38.5 points in hand, so they can lose by less than that and this still wins. It was priced at -110 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $19.10 if it lands. That price was showing at FanDuel. Our model leans this way, without being sure. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move. It was priced at -110 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $19.10 if it lands. The number next to the team is the handicap, and that team's score is adjusted by it before the bet is settled. The bookmakers have this as a slight favourite. Our model leans this way without loving it. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move.

That is how our model reads Illinois Fighting Illini v Fairleigh Dickinson Knights. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back anything. And if a game does not feel right to you, the strongest move is to skip it -- there is another one tomorrow.

About this matchup

How we read the game

This page tracks the Bet Better model's pick history and predictions for Fairleigh Dickinson Knights vs Illinois Fighting Illini in the NCAAB. You may also see this matchup written as Knights vs Illini, or as Illini vs Knights. The next scheduled game is Monday 2 November 2026. The model has generated 3 game picks for this matchup. Review the picks and historical data above to guide your NCAAB betting strategy for this matchup.

Fairleigh Dickinson Knights vs Illinois Fighting Illini: game facts

When it starts and how they have been going

Fairleigh Dickinson Knights play Illinois Fighting Illini on Monday 2 November 2026. It starts at 8:00 PM ET. It is a college basketball game.

Fairleigh Dickinson Knights: last 5 results

  1. 4 Mar 2026Lostat Mercyhurst Lakers 61-70
  2. 28 Feb 2026Lostat Long Island University Sharks 60-74
  3. 26 Feb 2026Lostat Le Moyne Dolphins 59-76
  4. 21 Feb 2026Lostvs New Haven Chargers 77-84
  5. 19 Feb 2026Wonat Chicago State Cougars 60-59

Illinois Fighting Illini: last 5 results

  1. 4 Apr 2026Lostat UConn Huskies 62-71
  2. 28 Mar 2026Wonvs Iowa Hawkeyes 71-59
  3. 26 Mar 2026Wonat Houston Cougars 65-55
  4. 21 Mar 2026Wonvs VCU Rams 76-55
  5. 19 Mar 2026Wonvs Pennsylvania Quakers 105-70

Quick answers

When is Fairleigh Dickinson Knights vs Illinois Fighting Illini? Fairleigh Dickinson Knights vs Illinois Fighting Illini is on Monday 2 November 2026. It starts at 8:00 PM ET.

How have Fairleigh Dickinson Knights and Illinois Fighting Illini done lately? Fairleigh Dickinson Knights won 1 and lost 4 of the last 5 results we hold. Illinois Fighting Illini won 4 and lost 1 of the last 5 results we hold.

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