This should be a fairly even matchup at home.
Nebraska has a better overall record with 13 wins, but its record in the Big Ten is similar to the Illini, and Illinois plays better at home.
However, given Illinois' propensity for playing porous defense, this will not be easy, especially with the scoring threats the Cornhuskers have at their disposal.
Nebraska has four players averaging double digits in scoring, led by guard James Palmer, Jr., who is averaging 19 points per game.
Illinois has the guard defenders to slow Palmer, but the real threats for Nebraska might just be Glynn Watson and Isaiah Roby, who both bring athleticism and scoring ability to the guard and forward spots.