Illinois (6-2) vs Wisconsin (8-2)
Game Info: Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 9:00 pm (State Farm Center)
Betting Odds: Illinois -6.5 / Wisconsin +6.5 --- Over/Under: 154.5
The Wisconsin Badgers vs Illinois Fighting Illini
Game Preview!
The Wisconsin Badgers are heading over to take on the Illinois Fighting Illini on Tuesday, December 10th at the State Farm Center. We're going to break down the game from a betting angle and figure out the best bets. Check out our Wisconsin Badgers vs Illinois Fighting Illini Prediction.
The Illinois Fighting Illini Team Preview!
The Illinois Fighting Illini have a 6-2 record this season and are coming off a 66-70 loss in Northwestern. The Fighting Illini are 5-3 against the spread, and 3-5 in over/under, while having a 5-0 home record. Illinois is 3-1 in their last 4 games and 3-1 to the under.
On offense, Illinois is putting up 86.3 points a game, which is 13th best in the country. On defense, they're giving up 62.5 points per game, ranking them 22nd. The Fighting Illini are shooting 44.7% from the field, sitting at 199th, and 33.9% from three-point range, which is 173rd. They're hitting 69.8% of their free throws, ranking 225th, and they're snagging 47.4 rebounds a game, making them number one in the nation.
The Wisconsin Badgers Team Preview!
The Wisconsin Badgers have an 8-2 record this season and are coming off a 74-88 loss in Marquette. The Badgers are 4-5-1 against the spread, and 8-2 in over/under, while having a 0-1 road record. Wisconsin has back-to-back losses are 0-3 against the spread in their last 3 games.
On the offensive side, Wisconsin is putting up 82 points a game, placing them 60th in the country. On defense, they're letting in 70.9 points per game, ranking 179th. They're shooting 45.4% from the field (168th) and hitting 34.7% of their three-pointers (139th). The Badgers are nailing their free throws at 85.5%, which is the top in the nation, and they're pulling down 35.9 rebounds per game, ranking them 220th.
Wisconsin Badgers vs Illinois Fighting Illini
Game Prediction!
The Pick: Illinois -6.5 -110
Illinois has been on a roll, beating Wisconsin in their last 8 matchups and covering the spread in 9 straight games. Their last face-off in March saw the Fighting Illini snag a 93-87 victory at home. In the last 6 games between these two, the over has hit 5 times. For this Wisconsin Badgers vs Illinois Fighting Illini game, Illinois is favored by 6.5 points at home. They’ve got the edge both offensively, scoring 4.3 more points than Wisconsin, and defensively, allowing 8.4 fewer points. On average, they’re winning by 23.8 points per game and haven’t lost at home. The smart money is on the home team, so go with Illinois to win and cover the spread.
Why the Illinois Fighting Illini will win
Illinois has won each of its last eight games against Wisconsin.
Wisconsin has lost four of its last five road night games against the Big Ten Conference.
Illinois has won the first half in each of its last nine games at State Farm Center.
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