College hoops betting interest focuses on the Wisconsin Badgers vs Illinois Fighting Illini battle Thursday at State Farm Center as the Fighting Illini look to defend home court and cover the NCAA basketball point spread.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Illinois Fighting Illini betting line opened as -5.5-point favorites in this college basketball tilt over at Sportsbook but the number may be on the move. Watch for the Sportsbook over/under total as well at Sportsbook.
Wisconsin Badgers vs Illinois Fighting Illini Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Illinois Fighting Illini bring a 12-12 record (9-9-2 ATS) to this tilt against the 10-15 Badgers, who are 10-14 ATS. Those OVER/UNDER betting have witnessed Illinois go 8-12 so far and the Wisconsin Badgers go 10-14.
The Odds Shark Power Rankings have the Illinois Fighting Illini at No. 195 and the Wisconsin Badgers at No. 192 heading into this college basketball betting matchup.
Statistical Matchup
Rebounding is always a key handicapping betting consideration and Wisconsin is ranked No. 252 in NCAA basketball at 31.32 per game. Contrast that with Illinois's No. 177 mark in the paint. When it comes to three-point shooting, Illinois is the No. 183-ranked team in the country at 7 per game, while Wisconsin rates No. 216 at 6.48 per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Badgers endured a 68-63 loss at the hands of the Terrapins on Sunday, despite a 18-point effort from Ethan Happ at Xfinity Center.
Illinois suffered a 75-67 loss against Ohio State on Sunday, getting 19 points from Mark Alstork in a losing effort at Value City Arena.
- Wisconsin is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games
- Wisconsin is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Wisconsin's last 11 games
- Wisconsin is 6-12-1 ATS in its last 19 games on the road
- Illinois is 3-4-2 ATS in its last 9 games
- Illinois is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games
- Illinois is 15-4 SU in its last 19 games at home
- Illinois is 1-11 ATS in its last 12 games when playing Wisconsin
Next Betting Matchups
Wisconsin home to Michigan, Sunday, February 11th
Illinois at Penn State, Sunday, February 11th
