Illinois vs Wisconsin Prediction 12-10-24 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate an Illinois vs Wisconsin Prediction for this college basketball game on Tuesday,  December 10th, at the State Farm Center.

Wisconsin Looks to Bounce Back

Wisconsin has struggled and they have lost two games in a row. In the last game against Marquette, the defense was awful giving up 88 points and that led to the defeat. In the second half, the defense gave up 51 points, and the defense is going to need to be a whole lot better. Max Klesmit had a strong game putting up 22 points, two rebounds, and one assist. There were three different players that put in at least 14 points. Wisconsin on the season is averaging 82 points while their defense is giving up 70.9 points per game. The offense is ranked 60th in the league while the defense is ranked 177th. John Tonje is averaging 21.5 points while shooting 49.1 percent from the field. Wisconsin will play against Butler following this one. 

Can Illinois Bounce Back?

Illinois have played pretty well to start the season, but they really struggled in the last game. Illinois only managed 66 points against Northwestern and they ended up losing by four points. Kasparus Jakucinious did have a strong game putting up 20 points, 10 rebounds, and seven assists, but it wasn’t enough. Illinois on the season is averaging 86.3 points while their defense is giving up 62.5 points per game. The offense is ranked 17th in the league while the defense is ranked 21st. Tomislav Ivisic is averaging 16.1 points while shooting 55.2 percent from the field and 38.5 percent from deep. Illinois will face Tennessee after this game. 

Why Illinois Will Beat Wisconsin

• Illinois has won each of its last eight games at State Farm Center when playing with a rest advantage.
• Wisconsin has lost four of its last five road night games against Conference opponents.

Illinois vs Wisconsin Prediction

Give me Illinois here. The way Wisconsin played in the last game is a huge concern and they are going to really struggle here. Illinois wasn’t as good in the last game but they are still averaging 86.3 points per game and they are going to have no issue running up the score here. Illinois is going to jump out to a fast start and they will end up cruising here. Back Illinois against the spread here.