Last year Wisconsin was touted as college football playoff material but flopped badly under the spotlight. This year the Badgers were ignored in the preseason hype and are thriving. As a matter of fact, Wisky is a bona fide national title contender with what could be the best defense in the land. In his fourth year on the job Illinois head coach, Love Smith is not moving the needle. Smith’s dreadful program remains one of the least appealing for College Football betting Games. Following the arrival of Smith was the hope of having a strong defense and could recruiting.
Wisconsin Badgers Vs. Illinois Fighting Illini
| Date and Time: | Saturday, October 19, 2019, Noon ET |
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| Location: | Memorial Stadium, Champaign, Illinois |
| Wisconsin vs. Illinois TV Coverage: | BTN |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Wisconsin | -31 (-110) | 49½ (-110) | -12500 |  |
| Illinois | +31 (-110) | 49½ (-110) | +5000 | |
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Wisconsin Badgers vs. Illinois Fighting Illini Overview
Illinois has an offshore betting record of 2-4 straight up, 3-3 against the spread and 3-3 on totals. Last week the Fighting Illini failed to last in a 42-35 home loss to Michigan as 24.5 dogs. Overall Illinois ranks 111th for total offense and 100th for defense. Four years into the job Smith has not produced improvement.
Last week Wisconsin disemboweled Michigan State in a 38-0 home payout. It was the fourth shutout posted of the season by UW. As a result, Wisky is now 6-0 straight up, 5-1 against the spread and 2-4 under the total. The Badgers rank eighth in the nation for scoring offense and first for all major defensive categories. Quarterback Jack Coan has been highly efficient with few mistakes.
Key Badgers: QB Jack Coan (1119 YDS, 76% COMP, 8.3 AVG, 8 TD, 1 INT, 7 SACK, 164 RTG), RB Jonathan Taylor (129 ATT, 825 YDS, 6.4 AVG, 14 TD). WR Quintez Cephus (19 REC, 291 YDS, 15.3 AVG, 3 TD)
Key Fighting Illini: QB Brandon Peters (797 YDS, 58% COMP. 6.3 AVG, 10 TD, 4 INT, 11 SACK, 130.7 RTG), RB Reggie Corbin (67 ATT, 396 YDS, 5.9 AVG, 3 TD), WR Josh Imatorbhebhe (20 REC, 322 YDS, 16.1 AVG, 5 TD)
And Against the Spread
The Badgers are:
- 14-4 against the spread in their last 18 away games
- 8-5 over the total when playing on the road
- 5-2 with the line head to head against Illinois
- 3-2 over the total vs. the Illini
- 11-4 on the board when playing at Big Ten opponents
- 6-4 over the total on the road at Big Ten schools
The Fighting Illini Are:
- 7-13 against the spread in their last 20 games at Memorial Stadium
- 5-2 over the total at home
- 4-12 with the odds at home against Big Ten opponents
- 5-1 over the total when hosting Big Ten teams
- 1-2 on the board when hosting the Badgers
- 1-3 under the total at home against Wisconsin
Wisconsin Badgers vs. Illinois Fighting Illini College Football Betting Games Picks
On this occasion, we have a powerhouse against a floundering low energy program. As was previously noted Wisconsin has been a strong value for College Football Betting Games. By contrast, the Badgers have been a strong road value and get the money against the Fighting Illini.
Wisconsin Vs. Illinois College Football Betting Games Pick: Wisconsin Badgers
Wisconsin Vs. Illinois College Football Betting Games Score Prediction: Wisconsin 45, Illinois 10