
    <p>Check out our free Fighting Illini vs Badgers pick and preview for NCAAF week 5 game in Madison. See who we like to win and cover the spread in this week's NCAAF matchup.</p>
    <h2>Fighting Illini vs Badgers Pick & Preview: NCAAF Week 5 Betting Odds</h2>
    <p>The Illinois Fighting Illini travel to take on the Wisconsin Badgers, at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, WI. Kickoff for this week's game is set for 12:00 PM ET and will be televised on BTN. In a matchup between two Big Ten teams, the Badgers are 7.0 point favorites at home. The over-under point total is currently set at 43.5.</p>
    <h2>Fighting Illini vs Badgers Matchup at a Glance</h2>
    <ul><li><b>Sport:</b> NCAAF</li><li><b>Teams:</b> Illinois Fighting Illini at Wisconsin Badgers</li><li><b>Where:</b> Madison at Camp Randall Stadium</li><li><b>Date:</b> Saturday, October 1st</li><li><b>Betting Odds:</b> <li><b>WISC -7.0, ILL +222 | WISC -280 O/U 43.5</li></ul>
    <h2>Fighting Illini Preview:</h2>
    <p>As the Fighting Illini travel to take on the Wisconsin Badgers, they have an overall record of 3-1. This includes going 0-1 in Big Ten action.</p>
    <p>In their last matchup, Illinois knocked off Chattanooga by a score of 31-0. The Fighting Illini went into the game as -20.0 point favorites, leading to an ATS win. With their 31 combined points, the two teams remained below the over-under line of 45.0. In the loss, the team's defense gave up a total of 142 yards, with 93 coming on the ground. So far, the team is ranked 16th in rush yards allowed per game. Currently, Illinois is ranked 34th in passing yards allowed and is coming off a game in which they gave up 49 yards through the air.</p>
    <p>Coming into this week's game, the Illinois offense is averaging 28.25. So far, big plays have been hard to come by for the unit, as they rank poorly in explosive plays in both on the ground and through the air. However, they have an opportunity to put together an above average performance vs a Wisconsin defense ranked 45th in EPA. One matchup to watch in this game, is if Illinois can generate some success in the run game. So far, the team is averaging 210.25 rush yards per game and have a matchup vs a Wisconsin defense that is vulnerable up front. Heading into the game, the Fighting Illini will be looking to turn things around in the passing game, as their per game average of 245.75 yards places them 90th in the NCAA. So far, they are the 75th ranked team in attempts per contest (34.0).</p>

    <h2>Badgers Preview:</h2>
    <p>As the Badgers travel to take on the Illinois Fighting Illini, they have an overall record of 2-2. This includes going 0-1 in Big Ten action.</p>
    <p>In their last matchup, Wisconsin fell by a score of 52-21 to Ohio State. Heading into the game, the Badgers were 19.0 point underdogs on the spread, leading to a loss vs the spread. The two team's combined to score 73 points, surpassing the over-under betting line of 56.5. In the win, the team's defense gave up a total of 539 yards, with 258 coming on the ground. So far, the team is ranked 77th in rush yards allowed per game. Currently, Wisconsin is ranked 53rd in passing yards allowed and is coming off a game in which they gave up 281 yards through the air.</p>
  
    <p>Heading into this week's action, Wisconsin has a tough matchup against a Illinois defense performing well in many advanced statistics, including EPA in which they are 4th in college football. On paper, moving the ball could be tough for Wisconsin as they are generating explosive plays at a below average rate. Throughout the season, the Wisconsin offense has leaned on their rushing attack, but comes into the game with a below average success rate. This week could be an opportunity to improve their overall rushing numbers Illinois is vulnerable up front. Heading into the game, the Badgers will be looking to turn things around in the passing game, as their per game average of 221.25 yards places them 114th in the NCAA. So far, they are the 198th ranked team in attempts per contest (22.0).</p>

    <h2>Odds & Free Betting Analysis for this NCAFF Game</h2>

    <p>In terms of betting, the Fighting Illini have an ATS record of 3-1-0. Their current over-under record sits at 1-3-0. In their last 5 games away from home, the Fighting Illini have a straight up record of 2-3-0 while going 4-1-0 vs the spread. The team's offense averaged 17.2 points per game in these contests.</p>
    <p>In terms of betting, the Badgers have an ATS record of 0-2-0. Their current over-under record sits at 1-1-0. When looking at their past 5 home matchups, Wisconsin has an ATS record of 3-2-0 while averaging 37.6 per game. The team went 4-1-0 overall in these games.</p>


    <h2>Fighting Illini vs Badgers Pick</h2>
    <p><b>Free Spread Prediction:</b> Wisconsin Badgers -7.0</p>
    <p><b>Free Total Prediction:</b Over 43.5</p>

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