On October 1, 2022, the Illinois Fighting Illini made history. Led by former Wisconsin head coach Bret Bielema, the Illini routed host Wisconsin Badgers 34-10. The embarrassing loss to the College Football lines cost head coach Paul Chryst his job. Since that moment, the Badger program has lost all of its identity and its proven formula for success. Wisconsin fans want Luke Fickell fired by sundown, but Wisconsin can’t afford the buyout. There is nothing Bielema wants more than another win at the stadium where he had his greatest coaching success. Bielema is transforming a now-good Illinois program.
Illinois Fighting Illini at Wisconsin Badgers
| Date and Time: | Saturday, November 22, 2025, 7:30 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Camp Randall Stadium, Madison, WI |
| TV Coverage: | BTN |
| Illinois | -9½ (-110) | 41½ (-108) | -360 |  |
| Wisconsin | +9½(-110) | 41½ (-112) | +285 | |
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Illinois at Wisconsin Betting Odds Analysis
The casual sector has defected from the Badgers. Wisconsin used to be a popular bet at Camp Randall Stadium, but that is no longer the case.
Illinois has gained respect from the gambling community for its improvement under Bielema. Most importantly, the Fighting Illini have performed poorly this season.
Illinois Fighting Illini Team Overview
Last game, the Illinois Fighting Illini won 24-6 against the Maryland Terrapins as 16-point home favorites. The game went under the total of 52. As a result, Illinois is 7-3 straight up, 7-3 against the spread, and 5-5 over/under the sports betting total.
Illinois ranks 35th for total offense, 27th for passing, 74th for rushing, 23rd for scoring, and 27th for fewest turnovers committed. In comparison, Illinois ranks 99th in total defense, 130th vs. the pass, 42nd vs. the rush, 84th in fewest points allowed, and 127th in takeaways.
Lately, Illinois has covered four out of its most recent six games. Illinois went under the total in three of its last four matchups.
Wisconsin Badgers Team Overview
Last game, the Wisconsin Badgers lost 31-7 against the Indiana Hoosiers as 28.5-point road dogs. The game went under the total of 44. Now, Wisconsin is 3-7 straight up, 5-5 against the spread, and 2-7-1 over/under the College Football Betting total.
Overall, Wisconsin ranks 135th for total offense, 131st for passing, 120th for rushing, 135th for scoring, and 89th for fewest turnovers committed. Wisconsin ranks 40th for total defense, 82nd vs. the pass, 22nd vs. the rush, 54th for fewest points allowed, and 110th for takeaways.
Lately, Wisconsin has covered three out of its most recent three games. Wisconsin went under the total in four of its last four matchups.
Illinois at Wisconsin Betting Trends
In the series between Illinois and Wisconsin, the Badgers covered the spread in four of the last six meetings with the Fighting Illini. Additionally, four of those six games went over the total.
Specifically at Camp Randall Stadium, the Badgers covered three of their last four games against the Fighting Illini. Illinois and the Badgers went over the total in their most recent five meetings at Wisconsin.
Illinois at Wisconsin SBG Free Picks
On this occasion, the Fighting Illini will take the field as the stronger program. Bielema will have Illinois focused for his return to Camp Randall Stadium against a weak Wisconsin team. Illinois will offer more CFB odds value, with the quality road team getting the discount.
Illinois at Wisconsin SBG Best Bet:
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