Illinois is getting better and better as the weeks pass. Its most recent statement was a 32-point win over a top-10 Oregon team. Wisconsin lost to Illinois 86-80 on Dec. 10 and hasn’t defeated the Fighting Illini since 2019 (nine straight losses). Given that context, 47.2% feels a bit optimistic.

Wisconsin basketball pocketed a gritty 75-63 road win over a young Rutgers team on Monday night.

The Scarlet Knights lose to Wisconsin, 75-63, in Big Ten men's basketball action, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2025, at Jersey Mike's Arena in Piscataway, N.j.

The Wisconsin men's basketball team seeks its first road win of the season Monday night against Rutgers at Jersey Mike's Arena in New Jersey.

Wisconsin basketball (12-3, 2-2 Big Ten) extended its win streak to four with a 75-63 triumph against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights on Monday.

Both Harper and Bailey possess size on the perimeter, so Wisconsin should continue to funnel the ball inside to Steven Crowl and Nolan Winter. The interior pressure will open shots for dynamic scorers John Blackwell and John Tonje, who will have their hands full with Harper and Bailey.

Wisconsin takes on Rutgers as we continue our college basketball odds series with a Wisconsin-Rutgers prediction and pick.

The University of Wisconsin men's basketball team won a physical game 75-63 over Rutgers on Monday at Jersey Mike's Arena but lost a few key contributors in the process. Wisconsin senior guard Max Klesmit and sophomore forward Nolan Winter both exited in the second half of the Badgers' fourth straight win.