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Wisconsin is only favored by three and a half points in this matchup, which feels like a bargain given how well the Badgers have been playing in recent weeks. While Illinois boasts an impressive roster with NBA-level talent—including potential future pro Jakucionis and possibly a couple of his teammates—raw talent doesn't always guarantee success in the grind of Big Ten basketball. Illinois has been inconsistent, suffering some surprising losses to teams like Nebraska and Rutgers, making them a risky bet in a tough road environment.
Meanwhile, Wisconsin has been trending in the right direction, securing key victories thanks to their veteran leadership. Senior standout John Tonje has been on an incredible scoring run, recently dropping 32 points on the road in a statement win over Purdue. He has scored at least 22 points in six of his last seven games, making him one of the most dangerous offensive weapons in the conference.
The Badgers have one of the most efficient offenses in the nation, ranking sixth in efficiency, and they can attack defenses in multiple ways. With Tonje and Blackwell as dynamic scoring threats on the wing—each averaging over 15 points per game—alongside a dominant frontcourt featuring 6'11" Winter and Crowl, Wisconsin has the size and versatility to neutralize Illinois’ inside presence. The Illini won't have their usual advantage in the paint, and with Wisconsin's balanced attack clicking, expect the Badgers to control the game and comfortably cover the spread at home. Take Wisconsin ATS
Meanwhile, Wisconsin has been trending in the right direction, securing key victories thanks to their veteran leadership. Senior standout John Tonje has been on an incredible scoring run, recently dropping 32 points on the road in a statement win over Purdue. He has scored at least 22 points in six of his last seven games, making him one of the most dangerous offensive weapons in the conference.
The Badgers have one of the most efficient offenses in the nation, ranking sixth in efficiency, and they can attack defenses in multiple ways. With Tonje and Blackwell as dynamic scoring threats on the wing—each averaging over 15 points per game—alongside a dominant frontcourt featuring 6'11" Winter and Crowl, Wisconsin has the size and versatility to neutralize Illinois’ inside presence. The Illini won't have their usual advantage in the paint, and with Wisconsin's balanced attack clicking, expect the Badgers to control the game and comfortably cover the spread at home. Take Wisconsin ATS
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NCAA Basketball Cappers Picks for Illinois vs Wisconsin with Cappers winnings percentage over 55% for the last 7 days:
Teddy Covers 57 % Nikos Lagouretos 59 % Ziti Sports 67 % Skip Snow 78 % Skip Snow 78 % Sam Avellone 71 %
Illinois
Wisconsin SPREAD
Illinois 4.0 (-105) AVG SPREAD W%: 51 ROI: -6
Football Jesus
W%: 51
ROI: -6
Chris Ruffolo
W%: 50
ROI: -6
SPREAD
Wisconsin -4.0 (-115) AVG SPREAD W%: 50 ROI: -5
Paul Biagioli
W%: 51
ROI: -2
Josh Schonwald
W%: 49
ROI: -5
Bruce Marshall
W%: 48
ROI: -6
Kosty Insider Plays
W%: 54
ROI: 5
Steve Merril
W%: 50
ROI: -4
Teddy Covers
W%: 48
ROI: -8
Nikos Lagouretos
W%: 49
ROI: -7
TJ Picks and parlays
W%: 49
ROI: -4
David Racey
W%: 51
ROI: -3
Las Vegas Sports Betting
W%: 49
ROI: -6
Skip Snow
W%: 46
ROI: -11
TOTAL
OVER 163.0 (-110)
AVG OVER W%: 48 ROI: -9
Skip Snow
W%: 46
ROI: -11
Sam Avellone
W%: 49
ROI: -7
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