Illinois vs. Wisconsin Prediction, Pick Against the Spread, and Latest Odds
Illinois vs. Wisconsin Prediction, Pick Against the Spread, and Latest Odds
The Illinois Fighting Illini and the Wisconsin Badgers will clash in Madison, Wisconsin, for a Big Ten affair.
Illinois vs. Wisconsin DATE, TIME, AND WHERE TO WATCH
- Date: March 2, 2024
- Game Time: 1:00 pm ET
- Where to Watch: BTN
Illinois vs. Wisconsin Odds
- Spread: Illinois +2.5 (-110), Wisconsin -2.5 (-110)
- Total Odds: O/U 155.5 (-110)
- Moneyline Odds: Illinois (+115), Wisconsin (-135)
Illinois vs. Wisconsin Prediction
The Fighting Illini roll into this contest ranked 13th with a 21-7 record.
Head coach Brad Underwood has done an outstanding job since taking over the program in 2017.
The Fighting Illini have reached the tournament in three consecutive seasons and would have made it during the COVID year.
Illinois has won 20 games or more in five consecutive seasons.
The issue for Illinois has come in March as they are yet to string together a run past the Sweet 16.
Illinois' 12-5 conference record is the second-best in the Big Ten, trailing only Purdue.
Senior Terrence Shannon Jr. leads the Illini with 21.9 points per game.
Wisconsin native Marcus Domask has enjoyed the best year of his career with 15.5 points and 3.5 assists.
Coleman Hawkins has been playing great lately, adding 13.3 points and 5.8 rebounds.
The Fighting Illini offense has averaged 84.5 points per game while limiting the opposition to 72.9.
Wisconsin begins this game unranked with an 18-10 record.
The Badgers scuffled in February with a 2-6 record.
To begin the month, Wisconsin was ranked sixth in the nation.
The Badgers' most recent loss to Indiana will leave a sour taste in their mouth entering this game.
Wisconsin missed out on the big dance a season ago and will return this year despite the rough month.
The Badgers are 10-7 in the Big Ten, which is fourth best in the conference.
St John's transfer AJ Storr leads the team with 16.2 points per game.
Senior Tyler Wahl has averaged 11.5 points and 5.7 boards.
Eagan Minnesota native Steven Crowl leads the Badgers with 7.7 rebounds.
Wisconsin has scored 74.1 points per game while allowing 68.9.
Illinois vs. Wisconsin Pick
This is the perfect bounce-back spot for Wisconsin.
This is still a top-15 team that went through a rough patch in February.
Wisconsin is an experienced team, which goes a long way this time of year.
Illinois has struggled on the road this year (4-5), while the Badgers have been great at home (13-2).
The fact that we see this line continue moving toward the Badgers tells the tale.
Pick: Wisconsin ML -135 Click here to see which sportsbook has the best odds
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