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Betting the Spread, Moneyline and Over/Under
- Date: Saturday, October 21, 2023
- Time: 3:30 PM ET
- Channel: Fox Sports 1
- City: Champaign, Illinois
- Venue: Memorial Stadium (Champaign, IL)
| Spread | Total | Moneyline | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | -3.5 (-107) | O 43.5 (-112) | -172 |
| Illinois | +3.5 (-113) | U 43.5 (-113) | +140 |
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The Wisconsin Badgers (4-2) are the favorites — expected to win by at least a field goal, but less than a touchdown (currently -3.5) — versus the Illinois Fighting Illini (3-4) in a battle of two conference rivals. The predicted point total for the matchup is 43.5.
The Badgers head into the matchup after losing 15-6 to the Iowa Hawkeyes in their last game on October 14. Last time out, the Fighting Illini defeated the Maryland Terrapins 27-24.
We’ve got all the info you need for this game below—from betting trends to key stats and more.
Wisconsin vs. Illinois Key Stats
- Illinois’ defense has allowed 28.1 points per game this season, about the same as the 27.2 Wisconsin has scored.
- Wisconsin is 3-0 overall and 2-0 against the spread when it scores more than 28.1 points.
- Illinois is 2-1 overall and 1-2 against the spread when it allows fewer than 27.2 points.
- Illinois averages just 2.5 more points per game (20.3) than Wisconsin surrenders (17.8).
- When Illinois puts up more than 17.8 points, it is 1-3 against the spread and 3-2 overall.
- When Wisconsin allows fewer than 20.3 points, it is 2-1 against the spread and 4-1 overall.
Below are a few more important figures from this season:
| Wisconsin | Illinois | |
|---|---|---|
| Off. Yards Avg. (Rank) | 398.7 (82) | 371.6 (57) |
| Def. Yards Avg. (Rank) | 335.2 (26) | 398.4 (116) |
| Rush Yards Avg. (Rank) | 185.8 (32) | 124.6 (103) |
| Pass Yards Avg. (Rank) | 212.8 (88) | 247.0 (53) |
| Turnovers (Rank) | 10 (74) | 14 (126) |
| Takeaways (Rank) | 10 (45) | 9 (61) |
Wisconsin vs. Illinois Betting the Spread & Over/Under
- Together, the two teams combine for 47.5 points per game, 4.0 points more than the point total of 43.5 for this game.
- The 45.9 points per game these two teams surrender to opponents on average this season are 2.4 more than the 43.5 total in this contest.
- Wisconsin has won two games against the spread this season.
- Illinois has won just one game against the spread this year.
- Wisconsin has been favored by 3.5 points or more four times this season, and covered the spread in two of those matchups.
- Illinois has covered the spread once this year (1-1 ATS) when playing as at least 3.5-point underdogs.
- Spread Prediction: NA
- Over/Under Prediction: NA
Let’s grab a peek at how both teams have fared against the spread, over/under, and moneyline this season:
| ATS Record | Over/Under/Push | ML Favorite Record | ML Underdog Record | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 2-2-0 | 2-3-0 | 4-2 | 0-0 |
| Illinois | 1-4-0 | 1-5-0 | 2-2 | 1-2 |
Wisconsin Statistical Leaders
- Tanner Mordecai has 1,128 yards through the air (188.0 per game) and a 63.7% completion percentage (114-for-179), throwing three touchdown passes and three interceptions. He also has 161 rushing yards on 51 carries (with four touchdowns).
- Braelon Allen has 91 carries for a team-high 559 rushing yards (93.2 per game) and seven touchdowns.
- Chez Mellusi has 306 rushing yards on 51 attempts, and four touchdowns.
- Will Pauling has been targeted 42 times and has 30 catches, leading his team with 303 yards (50.5 ypg).
- Chimere Dike has chipped in with 15 receptions (on 28 targets) for 272 yards, scoring one touchdown.
- Bryson Green has 204 receiving yards on 15 receptions (31 targets), averaging 34.0 yards per game.
- James Thompson Jr. has registered a team-leading 3.0 sacks, while adding 3.0 TFL and 16 tackles.
- Hunter Wohler has collected 46 tackles, 3.0 TFL, one sack, and two interceptions, and he’s tops on his team in tackles.
- This season Ricardo Hallman leads the team with four interceptions and has added 11 tackles, 1.0 TFL, and four passes defended.
Illinois Statistical Leaders
- This year Luke Altmyer has collected 1,576 passing yards (225.1 per game) while going 138-for-218 (63.3%) and throwing for eight touchdowns with nine interceptions. He has added 201 rushing yards on 67 carries with three touchdowns.
- Reggie Love III has run for a team-high 252 yards on 51 attempts (36.0 yards per game) and one touchdown.
- Kaden Feagin has 232 yards on 43 carries (33.1 yards per game), with one rushing touchdown.
- Isaiah Williams has grabbed 42 passes for a team best 546 yards and one touchdown. He has been targeted 71 times, and averages 78.0 yards per game.
- Pat Bryant has also added 23 catches for 297 yards and five touchdowns this season. He has been targeted 35 times, and puts up 42.4 receiving yards.
- Casey Washington has 237 receiving yards on 21 receptions (29 targets).
- Seth Coleman has 3.0 sacks to lead the team, and has also collected 4.0 TFL and 25 tackles.
- Dylan Rosiek has totaled 41 tackles and 3.0 TFL, and he’s tops on his team in tackles.
- Xavier Scott has picked off two passes to lead the team while adding 38 tackles and three passes defended.
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