The Wisconsin Badgers (8-2) travel to face off against the Illinois Fighting Illini (6-2) on Tuesday, December 10th. This game will be played at State Farm Center in Champaign and televised on PEAC. Both Wisconsin and Illinois will be looking to bounce back from losses in their previous games. Tip-off is scheduled for 9:00 ET.

Wisconsin Badgers vs Illinois Fighting Illini

The Badgers Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

Wisconsin Badgers Recent Game/Games

Wisconsin fell to 8-2 on the season after an 88-74 road loss to Marquette on Saturday. The Badgers entered the game as +6.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread.

Wisconsin led 39-37 at halftime but struggled in the second half, allowing 51 points while scoring just 35. The game’s total points hit 162, surpassing the pre-game O/U line of 150.

The Fighting Illini Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

Illinois fell to 6-2 on the season after a 70-66 loss to Northwestern on Friday. The Illini, who were -3 favorites going into the game, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game ended at 136, falling short of the O/U line of 143.

Illinois led 27-24 at halftime but couldn’t hold on, as they were outscored 32-29 in the second half.

Badgers Offense Breakdown

In their last game, Wisconsin’s offense put up 74 points, shooting 46.2% from the field and 38.5% from three-point range, hitting 10 of 26 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 55.8%, and they were strong from the free-throw line, making 16 of 18 for 88.9%.

Kam Jones led the way with 32 points and 6 assists, shooting 57.1% overall and 42.9% from deep. Max Klesmit hit 6 threes at a 54.5% clip, finishing with 22 points, while John Blackwell added 17 points, shooting 63.6% from the field.

Fighting Illini Offense Breakdown

Illinois struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 37.3% from the field and 26.5% from three-point range, finishing with 66 points. Their effective field goal percentage was 44.8%, and they connected on 7 of 11 free throws (63.6%).

Nick Martinelli led the way with 27 points, hitting 11 of 20 shots and 2 of 4 from deep. Kasparas Jakucionis added 20 points and 10 rebounds, making 6 of 10 threes, while Brooks Barnhizer also grabbed 10 boards despite shooting 30.4% overall.

Badgers Team Defense

Wisconsin’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 88 points on 50% shooting from the field. They allowed 63% shooting on two-point attempts, with the opposing team hitting 23 of 36 shots inside the arc.

From three-point range, Wisconsin’s opponents shot 30%, making 8 of 26 attempts. The Badgers also sent them to the free-throw line 21 times, where they converted 18 free throws at an 85% rate. Wisconsin gave up 11 offensive rebounds.

Fighting Illini Team Defense

Wisconsin’s defense struggled, giving up 88 points on 50% shooting. They allowed 31 field goals on 62 attempts.

Inside the arc, the Badgers gave up 23 two-pointers on 36 attempts, a 63% conversion rate. From three, they allowed 8 of 26 shots to fall, a 30% success rate. The opposing team also hit 18 of 21 free throws, shooting 85% from the line.

Badgers vs Fighting Illini Trends

• Although Wisconsin has a straight up record of 1-2 in their last three road games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 1-2. The team averaged 79 points per game in these games.
• Through their last three home games, Illinois has an ATS record of just 1-2. However, their overall record was 1-2 while averaging 63 points per game.
• As the betting underdog, the Badgers have an ATS record of 3-2 in their last five games. In these matchups their, straight up record was 3-2.
• As the betting favorite, the Fighting Illini have an ATS record of 3-2 in their last five games. In these matchups their, straight up record was 4-1.

Badgers vs Fighting Illini Prediction

For today’s matchup we are recommending to take the Fighting Illini to secure the win, with an expected final score of 77-69. When it comes to the spread, we believe they’ll cover at -6.5.

As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 154 and our model has the Badgers and Fighting Illini finishing with a combined 146 points. Our pick is to take the under.

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