Last Updated on October 1, 2022 1:11 pm by Anthony Rome
Illinois vs. Wisconsin Prediction
The Wisconsin Badgers are laying seven points as a home favorite on Saturday afternoon versus Big Ten rival Illinois at 12:00 p.m. ET. Will the Badgers cover or is there a better play on the board?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
115 Illinois Fighting Illini (+7) at 116 Wisconsin Badgers (-7); o/u 43.5
12:00 p.m. ET, Saturday, October 1, 2022
Camp Randall Stadium
Illinois vs. Wisconsin Public Betting Information
As of this writing, our CFB Public Betting page shows that 65% of bets are on Illinois. That said, this page is updated frequently so make sure that you click on the link provided so that you’re getting the most updated information.
Illinois Fighting Illini Game Notes
Illinois coach Bret Bielema said Thursday that Josh McCray will not play Saturday versus Wisconsin, Joey Wagner of 247 Sports reports. McCray has only played in one game so far this season. Bielema was optimistic that the sophomore running back would return this week, he will have to wait until next Saturday versus Iowa.
Wisconsin Badgers Game Notes
Jack Nelson (illness) returned to practice Wednesday, Zach Heilprin of 1670AM The Zone Madison reports. Nelson missed last Saturday’s game versus Ohio State with an illness. With the sophomore tackle returning to practice, he is on track to play this Saturday versus Illinois.
Illinois vs. Wisconsin Betting Trends
Over is 5-0 in the last 5 meetings in Wisconsin
Under is 5-1 in Fighting Illini last 6 road games
Over is 4-1 in Badgers last 5 conference games
Illinois vs. Wisconsin Betting Prediction
The Fighting Illini are just 1-5 against the spread in their last six games at Camp Randall Stadium and are 2-5 against the number in their last seven games versus Wisconsin overall. The Favorite is also 5-2 at the betting window in the last seven meetings between these rivals, while the home team has covered in five of the last six meetings overall.
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