Wisconsin Badgers Vs Illinois State Redbirds: College Basketball Preview And Stats – December 29, 2021

Written By Staff on December 29, 2021

The Illinois State Redbirds (8-5) will look to build on a four-game winning streak when hitting the road against the No. 24 Wisconsin Badgers (9-2) on Wednesday, December 29, 2021, at Kohl Center. It airs at 8:00 PM ET on B1G+.

In its previous game, Wisconsin were winners at home over Nicholls State 71-68, with Brad Davison (19 PTS, 41.7 FG%, 4-9 from 3PT) and Tyler Wahl (12 PTS, 50.0 FG%) leading the way. Illinois State defeated UTSA 81-64 at home in its most recent game, with Antonio Reeves (21 PTS, 10 REB, 64.3 FG%, 3-7 from 3PT) and Sy Chatman (17 PTS, 72.7 FG%) the standout performers.

Matchup at a glance

  • Game Day: Wednesday, December 29, 2021
  • Game Time: 8:00 PM ET
  • TV Channel: B1G+
  • Location: Madison, Wisconsin
  • Arena: Kohl Center
  • Spread: Wisconsin -17
  • Total: 137
  • Moneyline: Wisconsin, Illinois State

Wisconsin player stats

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Jonathan Davis 9 20.9 6.1 2.3 1.6 0.7 1.6
Brad Davison 11 15.2 4.2 1.7 0.8 0.0 2.6
Tyler Wahl 11 8.4 5.0 1.5 0.7 1.5 0.0
Steven Crowl 11 7.7 4.4 0.9 0.3 0.5 0.7
Chucky Hepburn 11 7.0 2.2 1.9 1.2 0.4 0.8

Illinois State player stats

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Antonio Reeves 13 20.8 4.3 1.8 1.1 0.5 3.3
Sy Chatman 13 14.3 6.5 0.6 0.5 1.6 0.0
Josiah Strong 13 12.8 3.1 1.8 1.1 0.2 2.8
Mark Freeman 13 9.9 2.8 4.1 1.3 0.0 0.8
Kendall Lewis 13 8.7 5.5 0.9 1.1 1.1 0.7

Wisconsin stats

  • The 68.6 points the Badgers average are 8.2 fewer than the Redbirds concede.
  • Wisconsin has a 2-0 record when it scores more than 76.8.
  • The Badgers and Redbirds rebound at around the same rate, with the Badgers averaging 1.0 fewer rebounds per game.
  • When Illinois State has a rebounding advantage, it is 5-1. When recording fewer boards, Wisconsin is 4-2.
  • The Badgers shot 40.2% from the field, 2.2% lower than the Redbirds concede defensively.
  • Wisconsin has a 5-0 straight-up record when shooting higher than 42.4% from the field.

Betting on Wisconsin

  • The Badgers have a 0.0% chance to win this contest based on the moneyline’s implied probability.
  • Wisconsin has eight wins against the spread in 11 games this season.
  • This season, the Badgers have just one ATS win in three games as a favourite of 17 points or more.
  • The Badgers and their opponents score an average of 129.8 points per game, 7.2 fewer than Wednesday’s total.
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