The No. 11 Wisconsin Badgers (20-5, 10-4 Big Ten) are favored (-3.5) to build on a four-game win streak when they host the Illinois Fighting Illini (17-9, 9-7 Big Ten) at 8:30 PM ET on Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at Kohl Center. The matchup airs on Fox Sports 1. The matchup’s point total is 161.5.
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Wisconsin vs. Illinois betting lines
- Wisconsin moneyline odds to win: -183
- Illinois moneyline odds to win: +153
- Spread: Wisconsin (-3.5)
- Total: 161.5
Wisconsin statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- Wisconsin has covered the spread in a lower percentage of its home games than away games. It has covered six times in 13 games when playing at home, and it has covered seven times in nine games on the road.
- The Badgers have eclipsed the total less often at home, hitting the over in six of 13 home matchups (46.2%). On the road, they have hit the over in six of nine games (66.7%).
- Wisconsin has won a lower percentage of its games as a moneyline favorite at home, going 11-1 (.917). When playing away from home as a moneyline favorite, it sports a record of 3-0 (1.000).
Recent trends
- The Badgers’ offense has been worse over their last 10 games, putting up 78.7 points a contest compared to the 81.5 they’ve averaged this year.
- The last 10 games have seen Wisconsin give up 1.3 fewer points per game (69.2) than its season-long average (70.5).
- During their past 10 outings, the Badgers are making 1.2 more three-pointers per game than their season long average (11.5 compared to 10.3 season-long), while also shooting a higher percentage from deep in that span (38.6% compared to 36.6% season-long).
Wisconsin betting records this season
- ATS Record: 16-9-0 (Home: 6-7-0; Away: 7-2-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 3.5+: 9-7-0 (As Favorite: 10-7-0; As Underdog: 6-2-0)
- O-U-P: 15-10-0 (Home: 6-7-0; Away: 6-3-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 16-1 (Home: 11-1; Away: 3-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 4-4 (Home: 1-0; Away: 2-4)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46.6 (90th in nation) | 41.7 (72nd) | 32.2 (173rd) | 30.3 (129th) | 15 (90th) | 9.4 (24th) |
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Illinois statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- Against the spread, Illinois has performed better at home (8-7-0) than away (4-4-0).
- In 2024-25 a lower percentage of the Fighting Illini’s games have finished above the over/under at home (46.7%, seven of 15) compared to away (50%, four of eight).
- The Fighting Illini’s winning percentage at home when moneyline underdogs is .000 (0-1), and away it is .500 (1-1).
Recent trends
- Over their previous 10 games, the Fighting Illini are scoring 80.2 points per game, 4.1 fewer points than their season average (84.3).
- While Illinois is ceding 71.6 points per game in 2024-25, it has been worse over its previous 10 games, allowing 78.6 points per contest.
- Over their previous 10 games, the Fighting Illini are making 7.8 threes per game, 1.6 fewer threes than their season average (9.4). They also have a worse three-point percentage over their previous 10 games (27.6%) compared to their season average (31.1%).
Illinois betting records this season
- ATS Record: 13-13-0 (Home: 8-7-0; Away: 4-4-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 3.5+: 1-1-0 (As Favorite: 11-11-0; As Underdog: 2-2-0)
- O-U-P: 14-11-1 (Home: 7-7-1; Away: 4-4-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 15-6 (Home: 10-3; Away: 3-3)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-3 (Home: 0-1; Away: 1-1)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44.9 (176th in nation) | 40.3 (31st) | 41.3 (first) | 29.9 (110th) | 14.7 (112th) | 11.5 (209th) |
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