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The No. 14 Wisconsin Badgers (11-2, 3-0 Big Ten) are underdogs (+6.5) for an attempt to extend a six-game winning streak when they visit the Illinois Fighting Illini (9-5, 0-3 Big Ten) at 1:30 PM ET on Saturday, January 7, 2023 at State Farm Center. The matchup’s point total is set at 131.5.
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Game Info, Betting Lines for Fighting Illini vs. Badgers
- Game Day: Saturday, January 7, 2023
- Game Time: 1:30 PM ET
- Location: Champaign, Illinois
- Arena: State Farm Center
| Favorite | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | -6.5 | 131.5 |
Illinois Betting Stats & Information
- Illinois has won 50% of its games this season when favored on the moneyline (4-4).
- The Fighting Illini have not played a game this season with moneyline odds of -284 or shorter.
- The Fighting Illini are 7-7-0 ATS this season.
- The Badgers are 1-0 against the spread so far this season when playing as at least 6.5-point underdogs.
- The average over/under Illinois has had set in matchups this year is 9.6 more points than this outing’s point total.
Wisconsin Betting Stats & Info
- Wisconsin has been underdogs in four games this season and won three (75%) of those contests.
- The Badgers have not been a bigger underdog this season than the +230 moneyline set for this game.
- The Badgers have an 8-5-0 record against the spread this year.
- In games they have played as at least 6.5-point underdogs this year, the Badgers are 1-0 against the spread.
- The average point total for Wisconsin this year is 1.9 points fewer than this game’s over/under.
Illinois vs. Wisconsin Season Stat Comparison
| Illinois Rank | Illinois AVG | Wisconsin AVG | Wisconsin Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 89th | 76.8 | Points Scored | 68.5 | 269th |
| 64th | 64.4 | Points Allowed | 61.2 | 26th |
| 34th | 36.4 | Rebounds | 30.5 | 272nd |
| 51st | 10.6 | Off. Rebounds | 6.4 | 334th |
| 47th | 9 | 3pt Made | 8.8 | 56th |
| 131st | 14.2 | Assists | 12.9 | 223rd |
| 339th | 14.9 | Turnovers | 9.2 | 5th |
This Matchup’s Impact Players
Illinois Fighting Illini Leaders
- The Fighting Illini leader in rebounds and assist is Coleman Hawkins, who grabs 6.4 rebounds and distributes 3.6 assists per game along with scoring 9.3 points per contest.
- Terrence Shannon Jr. is Illinois’ leading scorer, tallying 17.1 per game while tacking on 5.4 rebounds and 3.2 assists.
- The Fighting Illini get the most three-point shooting production out of Shannon, who knocks down 1.9 threes per game.
Wisconsin Badgers Leaders
- Steven Crowl leads the Badgers in rebounds and assists with 6.5 rebounds and 3.2 assists per game.
- Tyler Wahl counts for 13.2 points per game, making him the top scorer on Wisconsin’s team.
- Chucky Hepburn is the top shooter from deep for the Badgers, hitting 2.2 threes per game.
