Wisconsin vs. Illinois Prediction: Picks, Live Odds & Moneyline – October 21, 2023

The Wisconsin Badgers (4-2) will face off against their Big Ten-rival, the Illinois Fighting Illini (3-4) in a matchup on Saturday, October 21, 2023 at Memorial Stadium (Champaign, IL). The spread foretells a close game, with the Badgers favored to win by 3 points. The over/under in this outing is 40.5 points.

Wisconsin vs. Illinois Favorite, Moneyline, Total

  • Spread Favorite: Badgers (-3)
  • Moneyline: Badgers (-155), Fighting Illini (+130)
  • Total: 40.5 points
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    How to Watch Wisconsin vs. Illinois

  • When: Saturday, October 21, 2023 at 3:30 PM ET
  • Location: Memorial Stadium (Champaign, IL) in Champaign, Illinois
  • TV: FS1
  • Badgers 2023 Stats & Rankings

    Stat Average (Total) Rank
    Pass yards 212.8 (1277) 87
    Rush yards 187.7 (1126) 31
    Points scored 27.2 (163) 93
    Pass yards against 213 (1278) 46
    Rush yards against 123.8 (743) 42
    Points allowed 17.8 (107) 20

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    Wisconsin 2023 Betting Info

  • The Badgers have covered twice in five chances against the spread this season.
  • When it has played as at least 3-point favorites this season, Wisconsin is 2-3 against the spread.
  • Badgers games have hit the over twice this season.
  • The Badgers’ average total in outings this year has been 52.7, 12.2 points higher than the over/under in this particular game.
  • The Badgers have covered the spread twice in their last three matchups while putting up a 2-1 record straight-up in those games.
  • Once in those three games, the final combined score went over the set total.
  • The past three Fighting Illini games averaged 8.5 more points (49) than this matchup’s over/under.
  • Badgers Home/Away Splits (2023)

    Overall Home Away
    Point Total AVG 52.7 50.5 56
    Implied Total AVG 33.4 35 31
    ATS Record 2-3-0 1-2-0 1-1-0
    Over/Under Record 2-3-0 1-2-0 1-1-0
    Moneyline Favorite Record 3-2 2-1 1-1
    Moneyline Underdog Record 0-0 0-0 0-0

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    Wisconsin’s Offense vs. Illinois’ Defense (2023)

  • The Fighting Illini’s defense allows 6.8 yards per pass attempt (42nd in the FBS). The Badgers’ offense averages 6.1 yards per pass (118th in college football).
  • Wisconsin has the 31st-ranked rushing offense in the FBS (187.7 yards per game), and will be up against the 103rd-ranked defense in that category, as Illinois allows 165.7 per game.
  • Fighting Illini 2023 Stats & Rankings

    Stat Average (Total) Rank
    Pass yards 247 (1729) 54
    Rush yards 124.6 (872) 105
    Points scored 20.3 (142) 107
    Pass yards against 234.3 (1640) 82
    Rush yards against 165.7 (1160) 103
    Points allowed 28.1 (197) 89

    Illinois 2023 Betting Info

  • The Fighting Illini have one win against the spread this season.
  • When it has played as at least 3-point favorites this season, Wisconsin is 2-3 against the spread.
  • Two Fighting Illini games (out of seven) have hit the over this year.
  • The average total in Badgers games this season is 12.2 more points than the total of 40.5 in this game.
  • The Badgers have covered the spread twice in their past three matchups while putting up a 2-1 record straight-up in those games.
  • The final combined score of the past three Illinois games exceeded the set total once.
  • The Fighting Illini’s last three games have ended with an average of 49 points scored. That’s 8.5 more points than this contest’s over/under.
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    Fighting Illini Home/Away Splits (2023)

    Overall Home Away
    Point Total AVG 48.9 45.1 54
    Implied Total AVG 28.7 28 29.7
    ATS Record 1-6-0 0-4-0 1-2-0
    Over/Under Record 2-4-1 1-3-0 1-1-1
    Moneyline Favorite Record 2-1 2-1 0-0
    Moneyline Underdog Record 1-3 0-1 1-2

    Illinois’ Offense vs. Wisconsin’s Defense (2023)

  • The Fighting Illini have the No. 117 scoring offense in the FBS (20.3 points per game), and will be facing the 20th-ranked defense in college football (the Badgers concede 17.8 ppg).
  • The Fighting Illini convert 34.1% of their third-down plays (109th in college football). The Badgers’ defense gives up third-down conversions at a 34.4% clip (39th).
  • Wisconsin vs. Illinois Prediction and Pick

    Our prediction for Wisconsin vs. Illinois sees the Badgers (-155 on the moneyline) as the pick to win. For the over/under, we prefer the over at 40.5 points.

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