The Wisconsin Badgers (20-5, 10-4 Big Ten) will host the Illinois Fighting Illini (17-9, 9-7 Big Ten) after winning six home games in a row. The matchup begins at 8:30 PM ET on Tuesday, February 18, 2025. Below, we analyze the
Wisconsin vs. Illinois odds and lines ahead of this matchup. The Badgers are a 3.5-point favorite against the Fighting Illini when the Badgers and Fighting Illini play. The game features a point total of 160.5. Wisconsin has a 16-9-0 record against the spread so far this season compared to Illinois, who is 13-13-0 ATS. The Badgers are 15-10-0 and the Fighting Illini are 14-11-1 in terms of hitting the over. The two teams combine to score 165.8 points per game, 5.3 more points than this matchup’s total. Wisconsin has an 8-2 record against the spread while going 8-2 overall in the last 10 contests. Illinois has gone 5-5 against the spread and 5-5 overall in its last 10 games. As college basketball play continues, get ready for the outing with what you need to know before Tuesday’s game.
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College basketball odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook . Odds updated Tuesday at 5:15 AM ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub . Wisconsin vs. Illinois prediction
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