Illinois is doing the most important thing: winning on the road

Key Highlights

• All four teams have separated themselves as conference title contenders and will continue to be difficult to beat, regardless of where the game is played. The Illini will have another opportunity to add to their road win total on Wednesday night against in-state rival Northwestern.
• The Wildcats have beaten Illinois in their home building in each of the past three seasons and will look for another upset to make it four straight. Illinois appears to have the superior team in this year’s matchup, but anything can happen in a rivalry game.
• Northwestern is currently 0–5 in Big Ten play and has lost seven straight games against high-major opponents. Illinois heads to Evanston as a 9.5-point favorite and will look to keep pace atop the conference with another road victory.