Illinois vs. Wisconsin Prediction, Pick Against the Spread and Latest Odds
Wisconsin vs. Illinois prediction and pick for this showdown between two of the top teams in the Big Ten. With so much on the line in the Big Ten, Matt McCuen gives us Wisconsin vs. Illinois prediction and pick.
Matt McCuen - December 10, 2024, 2:09 PM EST
3 minIllinois vs. Wisconsin Prediction, Pick Against the Spread and Latest Odds
The Wisconsin Badgers and the Illinois Fighting Illini meet for a Big Ten showdown between not only two of the best teams in the conference but likely two of the best teams in the country as well.
With such an important measuring stick game staring both teams in the face, lots of eyeballs will be watching this one. How exactly should you bet on it? Let's take a look at my Illinois vs. Wisconsin prediction and best bet before we get underway in Champaign.
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Wisconsin Badgers vs. Illinois Fighting Illini Odds
Wisconsin Badgers vs. Illinois Fighting Illini Date, Time, and Where To Watch
- Date: December 10, 2024
- Time: 9:00 ET
- Where To Watch: Peacock
Wisconsin Badgers vs. Illinois Fighting Illini Prediction
The Badgers come into this game with a record of 8-2. That record has Wisconsin ranked 20th in the nation.
The Badgers have enjoyed a great start to thier season and tonight they have an opportunity to win a crucial conference road win.
Wisconsin will be in the mix to win the Big Ten this year. The Badgers jumped out to a 7-0 start to the season but the past week has not been kind to them. Wisconsin dropped back-to-back games with losses against Michigan and Marquette.
Tonight is an important bounce-back opportunity.
Senior John Tonje leads the team with 21.5 points per game. Sophomore John Blackwell has enjoyed a strong season with 15.2 points and 4.7 rebounds. Neenah Wisconsin native Max Klesmit has added 12.2 points and 2.8 assists.
Wisconsin has averaged 82.0 points per game.
Illinois begins the game with a 6-2 record.
Illinois is unranked but can find its way into the top 25 with a win tonight.
In the offseason, this roster saw a heavy turnaround.
Head coach Brad Underwood believes his team is good enough to compete in the Big Ten this season. Underwood has led this team to March Madnees in four consecutive years.
Illinois has won 20 games or more in five straight seasons.
The Illini are coming off a 70-66 loss against Northwestern on Friday Night.
Center Tomislav Ivisic has averaged 16.1 points and 9.3 rebounds to lead the team. Freshman Will Riley has averaged 15.0 points and 1.9 assists. Kasparas Jakucionis has added 14.4 points and 6.5 rebounds.
Illinois has averaged 86.3 points per game.
Wisconsin Badgers vs. Illinois Fighting Illini Pick
- Pick: Wisconsin +7 (-112) (Get oddschecker+ right now for just $9.99 per month. Don't miss out on this December deal!)
We will fade the public favorite tonight.
Wisconsin is an experienced team that has a lot of experience playing on the road together. After back-to-back losses, the Badgers will deliver a spirited effort on the road.
I anticipate a low-scoring back-and-forth game that favors the underdog.
