The Illinois Fighting Illini (7-3) and the Wisconsin Badgers (3-7) square off on Saturday, November 22, 2025 at Camp Randall Stadium in a clash of Big Ten foes.

The Fighting Illini are expected to win by at least a touchdown (currently -8.5) versus the Badgers. The over/under for this matchup is 41.5 points.

Below you’ll find our betting primer for this this matchup between the Fighting Illini and the Badgers, and uncover all of our expert predictions here, too!

Illinois vs. Wisconsin betting lines

• Spread favorite: Fighting Illini (-8.5)
• Moneyline: Fighting Illini (-338), Badgers (+269)
• Total: 41.5 points
• TV Channel: Big Ten Network
• Live Stream: Fubo

Illinois vs. Wisconsin betting info and stats

Illinois has seven wins against the spread through 10 opportunities so far this season (7-3-0). Illinois has covered the spread four times when a favorite of 8.5 or more points this season (4-0 ATS). Illinois has won every game it has played as the moneyline favorite this season (five games as the favorite). Wisconsin has an against-the-spread record of 5-5-0 so far this season. Wisconsin’s record against the spread is 4-2 in games it was set as the underdog by 8.5 points or more. Wisconsin’s record is 1-6 when playing as the underdog this year.

Illinois vs. Wisconsin recent stats and trends

Illinois Fighting Illini

• Illinois is 2-1 against the spread and 2-1 overall during its past three contests.
• Illinois and its opponents have combined to hit the over once in those games.
• The last three Illinois games averaged 56.5 total points, 15.0 more points than this matchup’s point total.

Wisconsin Badgers

• Wisconsin has covered the spread in each of its last three matchups, while going 2-1 overall.
• In each of those games, the final combined score fell short of the set total.
• The past three Wisconsin games averaged 2.7 more points (44.2) than this matchup’s over/under.

Illinois vs. Wisconsin key players

Illinois Fighting Illini

• Luke Altmyer has compiled 2,427 yards (242.7 ypg) on 195-of-282 passing with 21 touchdowns compared to five interceptions this season. In addition, he’s added 170 rushing yards (17.0 ypg) on 70 carries while scoring three touchdowns on the ground.
• The team’s top rusher, Kaden Feagin, has carried the ball 111 times for 477 yards (47.7 per game), scoring six times. He’s also caught 13 passes for 147 yards and two touchdowns.
• Ca’Lil Valentine has carried the ball 103 times for 457 yards (45.7 per game) and three touchdowns.
• Hank Beatty’s leads his squad with 758 yards as a receiver. He’s racked up that yardage on 54 receptions (out of 69 targets) and scored three touchdowns.
• Collin Dixon has caught 28 passes for 423 yards (42.3 yards per game) and five touchdowns this year.
• Hudson Clement’s 29 grabs have turned into 353 yards and three touchdowns.
• Gabe Jacas leads the team with 7.0 sacks, and also has 3.0 TFL and 30 tackles.
• Illinois’ leading tackler, Matthew Bailey, has 54 tackles and 2.0 TFL this year.
• Dylan Rosiek has picked off a team-high one pass. He also has 34 tackles, 2.0 TFL, and one pass defended to his name.

Wisconsin Badgers

• Danny O’Neil leads Wisconsin with 635 yards on 61-of-90 passing with five touchdowns compared to five interceptions this season.
• The team’s top rusher, Dilin Jones, has carried the ball 76 times for 300 yards (42.9 per game) with two touchdowns.
• Gideon Ituka has racked up 60 carries and totaled 255 yards.
• Lance Mason’s 326 receiving yards (32.6 yards per game) lead the team. He has 24 catches on 46 targets with four touchdowns.
• Vinny Anthony has caught 27 passes and compiled 299 receiving yards (29.9 per game) with one touchdown.
• Trech Kekahuna’s 17 grabs (on 31 targets) have netted him 165 yards (18.3 ypg).
• Mason Posa has 4.0 sacks to pace the team, and also has 2.0 TFL and 24 tackles.
• Wisconsin’s tackle leader, Christian Alliegro, has 43 tackles, 6.0 TFL, and two sacks this year.
• Preston Zachman has a team-high two interceptions to go along with seven tackles and two passes defended.