Wisconsin vs Illinois Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Dec. 10

Illinois coach Brad Underwood watches during the second half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Michigan State, Friday, Jan. 13, 2023, in Champaign, Ill.
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  • Illinois is a -6.5 point favorite vs Wisconsin
  • Total (Over/Under): 154.5 points
  • Wisconsin / Illinois TV channel: PEAC

The Wisconsin Badgers visit State Farm Center to take on the Illinois Fighting Illini on Dec. 10. Tip off is scheduled for 9:00pm EST in Champaign, IL.

Illinois is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -6.5 (-110).

The Wisconsin vs. Illinois Over/Under is 154.5 total points.

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Wisconsin vs. Illinois Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Wisconsin+6.5 -110O 154.5 -115+225
Illinois -6.5 -110U 154.5 -105-275

Wisconsin vs Illinois Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Illinois will win this college basketball game with 79.4% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Wisconsin vs Illinois Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Wisconsin will cover the spread with 53.9% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Wisconsin has hit the Game Total Over in 27 of their last 36 games (+17.10 Units / 43% ROI)
  • Wisconsin has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 24 of their last 36 games (+10.25 Units / 25% ROI)
  • Wisconsin has hit the Team Total Over in 24 of their last 36 games (+10.05 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Wisconsin have covered the 1H Spread in 8 of their last 13 away games (+2.20 Units / 15% ROI)
  • Wisconsin has hit the Moneyline in 21 of their last 35 games (+0.60 Units / 0% ROI)
  • Illinois has hit the 1H Moneyline in 30 of their last 37 games (+19.35 Units / 4% ROI)
  • Illinois has hit the Moneyline in 20 of their last 23 games at home (+12.20 Units / 4% ROI)
  • Illinois has hit the Game Total Over in 25 of their last 37 games (+11.75 Units / 29% ROI)
  • Illinois has hit the Team Total Over in 23 of their last 37 games (+7.34 Units / 17% ROI)
  • Illinois has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 22 of their last 37 games (+6.05 Units / 14% ROI)

Wisconsin Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Wisconsin has a 4-6 record against the spread this college basketball season (-2.6 Units / -23.64% ROI).

  • 7-3 when betting on the Moneyline for +4.15 Units / 2.02% ROI
  • 8-2 when betting the Over for +5.8 Units / 52.73% ROI
  • 2-8 when betting the Under for -6.8 Units / -61.82% ROI

Illinois Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Illinois has a 4-4 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.5 Units / -5.62% ROI).

  • 5-3 when betting on the Moneyline for +0.6 Units / 0.26% ROI
  • 3-5 when betting the Over for -2.5 Units / -28.41% ROI
  • 5-3 when betting the Under for +1.7 Units / 19.32% ROI

Wisconsin Offensive Stats & Trends:

Wisconsin averaged 9.9 turnovers per game (358 turnovers/36 games) last season — tied for 34th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.6

Wisconsin shot 76% from the free throw line (528/699) last season — tied for 32nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72%

Wisconsin averaged 12.7 assists per game (458 assists/36 games) last season — 5th lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 14.5

Wisconsin shot 76% from the free throw line (528/699) last season — 4th best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 72%

Illinois Offensive Stats & Trends:

Illinois averaged 82.8 points per game (3,063 points/37 games) last season — 14th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 73.6

Illinois had an eFG% of 53% last season — tied for 43rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 51%

Illinois had an eFG% of 53% last season — tied for 43rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 51%

Illinois averaged 82.8 points per game (3,063 points/37 games) last season — 14th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 73.6

Wisconsin Defensive Stats & Trends:

Wisconsin allowed opponents to shoot 38% from three (119/315) in the second half last season — highest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 33%

Wisconsin allowed opponents to shoot 46% (896/1,962) last season — tied for 26th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 44%

Wisconsin allowed opponents to shoot 47% (454/963) in the second half last season — 2nd highest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 44%

Wisconsin allowed an average of 1.28 points per shot (2,520 points/1,962 shots) last season — tied for highest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.22

Illinois Defensive Stats & Trends:

Illinois averaged 28.5 defensive rebounds per game (1,056 rebounds/37 games) last season — tied for 8th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.5

Illinois averaged 28.5 defensive rebounds per game (1,056 rebounds/37 games) last season — tied for 8th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.5

Illinois forced 8.4 turnovers per game (227 turnovers/27 games) last season — 2nd lowest among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 11.3

Illinois forced 8.4 turnovers per game (227 turnovers/27 games) last season — 2nd lowest among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 11.3


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