Illinois vs Wisconsin Prediction 11/22/2025 Today’s College Football Picks

In this article we will formulate an Illinois vs Wisconsin prediction for this College Football game on Saturday, November 22nd at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this week 13 matchup. 

Illinois Fighting Illini Betting Preview

The Illinois Fighting Illini are 7-3 (4-3) this season after they defeated Maryland by a score of 24-6 in their last game. Illinois led 14-6 at halftime and pitched a shutout in the second half for the win. The Fighting Illini out gained Maryland by a total of 397-293, went 7-13 on third downs, and tied the turnover battle at one in the game. Luke Altmyer went 15-25 for 172 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception, while Kaden Feagin rushed 14 times for 81 yards and one score. Hudson Clement led the receivers with three catches for 72 yards and two touchdowns in the win. The Illinois defense recorded one sack and three tackles for loss in the game. 

Prior to that game, Illinois defeated Rutgers by a score of 35-13, but lost to Washington by a score of 42-25 before that. The Fighting Illini have won two games in a row and they are currently tied for sixth in the Big Ten standings. Illinois has scored 32.2 points per game with 245.7 passing yards and 140.4 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 23.9 points against per game this season. Luke Altmyer has thrown for 2,427 yards, 21 touchdowns, and five interceptions, while Hank Beatty has 54 receptions for 758 yards and three scores this season. 

Wisconsin Badgers Betting Preview

The Wisconsin Badgers are 3-7 (1-6) this year after they lost to Indiana by a score of 31-7 last week. Wisconsin trailed 10-7 at halftime, but was outscored 21-0 in the second half in the lopsided loss. The Badgers were out gained by a total of 388-168, went 2-11 on third downs, and lost the turnover battle by a total of 2-0 in the game. Carter Smith went 9-15 for 98 yards, one touchdown, and one interception, while Gideon Ituka rushed nine times for 32 yards. Lance Mason led the receivers with one catch for 45 yards and one score in the loss. The Wisconsin defense recorded five sacks and seven tackles for loss in the game. 

Prior to that game, Wisconsin defeated Washington by a score of 13-10, but did lose to Oregon by a score of 21-7 before that. The Badgers have lost seven of their last eight games and they are currently near the bottom of the Big Ten standings. Wisconsin has scored 12.0 points per game with 136.3 passing yards and 110.5 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 23.2 points against per game this year. Wisconsin is having issues finding a consistent quarterback, so we could see a few different guys start this game, while Lance Mason has 24 receptions for 326 yards and four scores this year. 

Why the Illinois Fighting Illini will win

• Illinois has won each of its last 11 games as a favorite against non-AP-ranked teams.
• Wisconsin has lost seven of its last eight games.
• Illinois has covered the spread in each of its last nine November road games against non-AP-ranked teams.
• Wisconsin has failed to cover the spread in 13 of its last 15 home games against non-AP-ranked teams.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Wisconsin’s last seven games have gone UNDER the total points line.
• Each of Illinois’ last five games as a road favorite have gone OVER the total points line.

Matchup/League Facts

• Wisconsin ranks 136th among FBS teams for Q2 points per game this season (2.4).
• Wisconsin ranks 136th among FBS teams for H1 points per game this season (3.4).
• Illinois ranks 20th among FBS teams for Q3 points per game this season (8.6).
• Illinois ranks T24th among FBS teams for average point differential in third quarters this season (+3.8).

Illinois vs Wisconsin Prediction 

Wisconsin comes into this matchup with just one win in Big Ten play so far this year, but they have played pretty strong defense this season. The Badgers did win their last home game against Washington, but they have scored a total of 27 points in their last five games. Illinois has won two games in a row and while I don’t love their defense, I think they will be fine here. Take the Fighting Illini to cover on the road with a strong offensive effort.

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David Racey's Pick: Illinois -7.5