Namely, Bret Bielema is the second most successful head coach in Wisconsin history. Bielema was the hand-picked successor for the Godfather of UW football, Barry Alvarez. Alvarez groomed Bielema to build upon his foundation of three Rose Bowl championships. Subsequently, Bielema produced three Rose Bowl teams in his own right. But he wanted to strike out on his own and ran off to Arkansas. There he was fired after mixed College Football odds results. Specifically, on Saturday, Bielema will face UW for the first time as Illinois head coach. Wisconsin limps in lacking offense and confidence.
Wisconsin Badgers vs. Illinois Fighting Illini NCAAF Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Saturday, October 9, 2021, 3:30 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Memorial Stadium, Champaign, Illinois |
| Wisconsin at Illinois TV Coverage: | Big Ten Network |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Wisconsin | -10 (-110) | 42½ (-110) | -370 |  |
| Illinois | +10 (-110) | 42½ (-110) | +310 | |
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Wisconsin Badgers at Illinois Fighting Illini SBG Odds Overview
Despite their problems, Wisconsin remains the more proven sports betting brand. Gamblers aren’t ready to step out with Illinois yet. However, sharps are tempted to take the 10-point home dog. UW’s poor play feeds into that.
Wisconsin Badgers Team Overview
Last week, Wisconsin was humbled 38-17 by Michigan as a 2-point favorite. The Wolverines and Badgers went over the total of 43.5. Now Wisconsin has a record of 1-3 straight up, 1-3 against the spread, and 2-2 over/under. Wisconsin ranks 100th for total offense and 117th for scoring offense. While defensively, the Badgers rank 3rd overall and 79th for points allowed.
What was most disgusting to Wisconsin fans was to see their team bullied at Camp Randall Stadium. Michigan knocked out quarterback Graham Mertz and tight end Jake Ferguson. By contrast, it is Wisconsin that usually does the bullying at home.
Illinois Fighting Illini Team Overview
Last week Illinois beat Charlotte 24-14 as a 10-point favorite. The game went under the total of 54. As a result, Illinois is 2-4 straight up, 3-2-1 against the spread, and 1-4-1 over/under. Overall, Illinois ranks 99th for total offense and 109th for scoring offense. Defensively, the Fighting Illini ranks 97th overall and 71st for points allowed.
Namely, Chase Brown rushed for 257 yards and two touchdowns. It was the fourth-best single-game rushing performance in Illinois history. His 80-yard scoring run was the longest run of the year for Illinois.
Wisconsin Badgers at Illinois Fighting Illini Against the Spread
- On the road, Wisconsin is 50% against the spread
- As a favorite, the Badgers are 52% vs. the odds
- In conference action, UW is 41% against the spread
- As an away team, Wisconsin is 62% under the total
- As a favorite, the Badgers are 52% over the total
- In conference games, Wisconsin is 58% under the total
- At home, Illinois is 61% against the spread
- As an underdog, the Fighting Illini are 60% vs. the odds
- In conference action, the Fighting Illini are 65% against the spread
- As a home team, Illinois is 50% over/under the total
- As an underdog, the Fighting Illini are 56% under the total
- In conference games, Illinois is 55% under the total
- Wisconsin is 7-4 against the spread vs. Illinois
- The Badgers and Fighting Illini are 5-3 over/under the total
- At Illinois, UW is 2-5 vs. the odds against the Fighting Illini
- Further, these two teams are 1-4 over/under the total at Memorial Stadium.
Wisconsin Badgers at Illinois Fighting Illini SBG Free Picks
In this situation, Illinois players will be motivated to give Bielema a win against his old team. Wisconsin is too expensive with the College Football odds.
Wisconsin at Illinois SBG Best Bet: Illinois Fighting Illini.