Big Ten Conference
Illinois Fighting Illini
Rated 2130 (No. 11 of 364), 2–1 this season, 2% to win the national championship.
Season outlook
From 10,000 simulations of the rest of the season from today's ratings.
- 72%
- Make tournament
- 35%
- Sweet 16
- 10%
- Final Four
- 5%
- Title game
- 2%
- Win title
- 22.9
- Projected wins
Rating
Illinois Fighting Illini is rated 2130, No. 11 of 364. The gap between two ratings is what the model turns into a win chance: about 100 points makes a 64% favourite on a neutral ground.
Next
| Date | Game | Away | Home |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Nov 2026 | Sam Houston Bearkats at Illinois Fighting Illini | 5% | 95% |
Questions and answers
What is Illinois Fighting Illini's chance of winning the 2026–27 national championship?
2%, from 10,000 simulations of the rest of the season. Illinois Fighting Illini is No. 11 of 364 in PodiumOracle's power ratings, updated 12 November 2026.
Who do Illinois Fighting Illini play next, and what are their chances?
Sam Houston Bearkats at Illinois Fighting Illini on 14 November 2026 at State Farm Center. PodiumOracle's model gives Illinois Fighting Illini 95%.