- Wisconsin (11-16) is a -3.5 point favorite vs Illinois (14-11)
- Total (Over/Under): 152.5 points
- Illinois / Wisconsin TV channel: BTN
The Illinois Fighting Illini (14-11) visit Kohl Center to take on the Wisconsin Badgers (11-16) on Mar. 2. Tip off is scheduled for 1:00pm EST in Madison, WI.
Wisconsin is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -3.5 (-105).
The Illinois vs. Wisconsin Over/Under is 152.5 total points.
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Illinois vs. Wisconsin Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Illinois | +3.5 -115 | O 152.5 -110 | +135 |
| Wisconsin | -3.5 -105 | U 152.5 -110 | -160 |
Illinois vs Wisconsin Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Wisconsin will win this college basketball game with 59.4% 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 Illinois will cover the spread with 60.1% confidence for today’s game.
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Illinois Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Illinois has hit the Game Total Over in 23 of their last 32 games (+13.10 Units / 37% ROI)
- Illinois has hit the Team Total Over in 23 of their last 32 games (+12.75 Units / 35% ROI)
- Illinois has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 20 of their last 32 games (+7.15 Units / 19% ROI)
- Illinois have covered the Spread in 6 of their last 11 away games (+1.60 Units / 13% ROI)
- Illinois has hit the 1H Moneyline in 6 of their last 11 away games (+1.40 Units / 10% ROI)
Wisconsin Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Wisconsin has hit the 1H Moneyline in 15 of their last 21 games at home (+8.75 Units / 7% ROI)
- Wisconsin has hit the Team Total Over in 14 of their last 21 games at home (+5.75 Units / 23% ROI)
- Wisconsin has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 21 of their last 35 games (+5.00 Units / 12% ROI)
- Wisconsin has hit the Moneyline in 13 of their last 19 games at home (+4.90 Units / 5% ROI)
- Wisconsin has hit the Game Total Over in 13 of their last 21 games at home (+4.20 Units / 18% ROI)
Illinois Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Illinois has a 14-11 record against the spread this college basketball season (+1.85 Units / 6% ROI).
- 14-7 when betting on the Moneyline for +0.1 Units / 0.11% ROI
- 20-8 when betting the Over for +11.2 Units / 36.36% ROI
- 8-20 when betting the Under for -14 Units / -45.45% ROI
Wisconsin Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Wisconsin has a 9-18 record against the spread this college basketball season (-10.85 Units / -35.17% ROI).
- 14-12 when betting on the Moneyline for -5.5 Units / -5.22% ROI
- 17-11 when betting the Over for +4.9 Units / 15.91% ROI
- 11-17 when betting the Under for -7.7 Units / -25% ROI
Illinois Offensive Stats & Trends:
Illinois has 22.0 free throw attempts per game this season — tied for 39th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 19.3
Illinois is shooting 32% from three (446/1,389) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 16th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%
Illinois has averaged 1.31 points per shot (1,896 points/1,449 shots) this season — tied for 40th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.25
Illinois has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.0 (246 assists/ 248 TOs) on the road since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 2nd lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.1
Wisconsin Offensive Stats & Trends:
Wisconsin has averaged 9.2 turnovers per game (543 turnovers/59 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 3rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.1
Wisconsin has averaged 9.2 turnovers per game (543 turnovers/59 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 11.7
Wisconsin has averaged 4.1 turnovers per game (243 turnovers/59 games) in the second half since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 5.2
Wisconsin has averaged 9.2 turnovers per game (543 turnovers/59 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 11.0
Illinois Defensive Stats & Trends:
Illinois has averaged 29.7 defensive rebounds per game (683 rebounds/23 games) this season — 2nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.7
Illinois has allowed 5.8 made three-pointers per game this season — 4th best among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 7.7
Illinois has averaged 29.7 defensive rebounds per game (683 rebounds/23 games) this season — 2nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.7
Illinois has allowed an average of 1.09 points per shot (1,620 points/1,482 shots) this season — tied for 6th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.23
Wisconsin Defensive Stats & Trends:
Wisconsin has allowed 65.5 points per game (3,867 points/59 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 27th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71.1
Wisconsin has allowed opponents to shoot 43% (810/1,867) at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd highest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 41%
Wisconsin has allowed opponents to shoot 45% (1,423/3,183) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd highest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 43%
Wisconsin has allowed 62.7 points per game (2,196 points/35 games) at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — 3rd best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 65.9
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