- Wisconsin is a -3.5 point favorite vs Illinois
- Total (Over/Under): 161.5 points
- Illinois / Wisconsin TV channel: FS1
The Illinois Fighting Illini visit Kohl Center to take on the Wisconsin Badgers on Feb. 18. Tip off is scheduled for 8:30pm EST in Madison, WI, USA.
Wisconsin is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -3.5 (-115).
The Illinois vs. Wisconsin Over/Under is 161.5 total points.
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Illinois vs. Wisconsin Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Illinois | +3.5 -105 | O 161.5 -110 | +150 |
| Wisconsin | -3.5 -115 | U 161.5 -110 | -185 |
Illinois vs Wisconsin Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Wisconsin will win this college basketball game with 56.4% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
Illinois vs Wisconsin Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Wisconsin will cover the spread with 60.3% confidence for today’s game.
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Illinois Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Illinois has hit the 1H Moneyline in 29 of their last 38 games (+15.90 Units / 4% ROI)
- Illinois have covered the 1H Spread in 11 of their last 15 away games (+6.45 Units / 37% ROI)
- Illinois has hit the Game Total Over in 23 of their last 39 games (+6.45 Units / 15% ROI)
- Illinois has hit the Team Total Under in 9 of their last 15 away games (+2.25 Units / 13% ROI)
- Illinois has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 9 of their last 15 away games (+2.20 Units / 13% ROI)
Wisconsin Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Wisconsin has hit the Moneyline in 24 of their last 35 games (+13.00 Units / 2% ROI)
- Wisconsin has hit the Game Total Over in 23 of their last 35 games (+9.80 Units / 25% ROI)
- Wisconsin has hit the Team Total Over in 23 of their last 35 games (+9.33 Units / 23% ROI)
- Wisconsin have covered the Spread in 21 of their last 35 games (+5.65 Units / 15% ROI)
- Wisconsin has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 20 of their last 35 games (+2.70 Units / 7% ROI)
Illinois Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Illinois has a 11-15 record against the spread this college basketball season (-5.9 Units / -20.34% ROI).
- 15-10 when betting on the Moneyline for -10.1 Units / -3.66% ROI
- 14-11 when betting the Over for +1.9 Units / 6.64% ROI
- 11-14 when betting the Under for -4.4 Units / -15.38% ROI
Wisconsin Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Wisconsin has a 16-9 record against the spread this college basketball season (+6.15 Units / 22.45% ROI).
- 19-6 when betting on the Moneyline for +14.15 Units / 2.61% ROI
- 15-10 when betting the Over for +4 Units / 14.55% ROI
- 10-15 when betting the Under for -6.5 Units / -23.64% ROI
Illinois Offensive Stats & Trends:
Illinois has attempted 787 threes this season — most among Big 10 Teams
Illinois has attempted 787 threes this season — most among Big 10 Teams
Illinois has 807 defensive rebounds this season — most among Big 10 Teams
Illinois has averaged 82.3 points per game (1,975 points/24 games) on the road since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 72.3
Wisconsin Offensive Stats & Trends:
Wisconsin is shooting 84% from the free throw line (430/514) this season — best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 73%
Wisconsin is shooting 84% from the free throw line (430/514) this season — best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72%
Wisconsin has averaged 1.41 points per shot (2,037 points/1,449 shots) this season — 3rd best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 1.30
Wisconsin is shooting 78% from the free throw line (391/501) in the first half since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 73%
Illinois Defensive Stats & Trends:
Illinois has averaged 31.0 defensive rebounds per game (807 rebounds/26 games) this season — best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.2
Illinois has averaged 31.0 defensive rebounds per game (807 rebounds/26 games) this season — best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.2
Illinois has averaged 31.0 defensive rebounds per game (807 rebounds/26 games) this season — best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 25.3
Illinois has averaged 29.6 defensive rebounds per game (1,863 rebounds/63 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.3
Wisconsin Defensive Stats & Trends:
Wisconsin has averaged 5.0 steals per game (126 steals/25 games) this season — 2nd lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.6
Wisconsin has averaged 6.3 steals per game (215 steals/34 games) at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 3rd lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.7
Wisconsin has averaged 5.7 steals per game (350 steals/61 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 28th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.8
Wisconsin has averaged 5.0 steals per game (135 steals/27 games) on the road since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 2nd lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.0
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