- Matchup: Wisconsin Badgers vs Illinois Fighting Illini
- Date: Tuesday, February 10, 2026
- Venue: State Farm Center, Champaign, IL
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The Wisconsin Badgers (16-7) are traveling to the State Farm Center on Tuesday to face off against the Illinois Fighting Illini (20-4).
In their previous game, the Wisconsin Badgers faced the Indiana Hoosiers, suffering a narrow defeat with a final score of 78-77. The Badgers concluded the match with a field goal percentage of 38.0%, hitting 27 of 71 attempts, including 12 of 36 from long range. At the free-throw line, Wisconsin excelled, making 11 of 12 for an impressive 91.7%. They secured a total of 29 rebounds, 10 of which were offensive, and recorded 16 assists. Defensively, Wisconsin forced 8 turnovers and achieved 5 steals, though they allowed Indiana to shoot 47.6% from the field (30 of 63). Indiana distributed 13 assists and secured 33 rebounds (9 offensive, 24 defensive) without any blocks. The Hoosiers made 13 of 15 free throws, achieving an 86.7% success rate, and hit 5 of 22 three-pointers. In terms of fouls, Wisconsin committed 19, while Indiana had 15 fouls.
Nolan Winter emerged as a key player in this contest. He recorded an impressive field goal percentage of 69.2%, although he did not provide any assists. He played for 39 minutes, pulled down 12 rebounds, and scored 26 points on 9 of 13 shooting.
The Badgers come into this matchup with a season record of 16-7. They average 9.6 turnovers and commit 17.7 personal fouls each game. Team-wise, Wisconsin grabs 36.8 boards and boasts 365 assists this season, ranking 114th nationally in assists. They connect on 34.5% of their three-point attempts (249 of 721) and maintain a free-throw percentage of 78.1%. On average, they score 83.0 points per game, placing them 54th in the nation, while shooting 44.9% from the field.
Defensively, the Badgers force their opponents into an average of 10.3 turnovers each game while committing 18.8 fouls. They allow only 32.3% on three-pointers and are ranked 228th in Division 1 for points allowed per game (75.2). Wisconsin concedes a field goal percentage of 43.9% (610 of 1,389) and yields 34.0 rebounds per game, ranking 111th in Division 1 for assists allowed, with 300 given up this season.
In their last outing, the Illinois Fighting Illini fell to Michigan State, ending the game at 85-82. Illinois allowed Michigan State to grab a total of 47 rebounds (14 offensive). The team shot 29.2% from beyond the arc, making 7 of 24 attempts, and managed to connect on 20 of 23 free throws for a rate of 87.0%. The Illini let Michigan State score 29 out of 67 field-goal attempts, resulting in a shooting percentage of 43.3%. Overall, Illinois shot 36.6% from the field, making 26 of 71 attempts, including 10 of 36 from three-point range (27.8%). They were helped by drawing 24 free-throw attempts due to Michigan State’s 19 fouls, and recorded 5 steals while yielding 4 turnovers. Illinois secured 22 defensive rebounds and 14 offensive boards for a total of 36 rebounds.
David Mirkovic was pivotal for the Fighting Illini during the game. He scored 18 points in 36 minutes on the court and contributed 6 assists. He achieved 38.5% shooting, making 5 out of 13 attempts, alongside 6 rebounds.
The Fighting Illini hold a record of 20-4 this season. Offensively, Illinois shoots 46.4% from the field, ranking 118th nationwide. They have scored a total of 2,028 points this season, averaging 84.5 points per game, and gather 41.4 rebounds per contest. The team averages 14.7 assists per game (141st in the nation) and commits 9.3 turnovers each game. The Fighting Illini also average 13.0 fouls per game and excel at the free-throw line with a 79.1% conversion rate.
On defense, Illinois holds opponents to 31.3% shooting from three-point range (196 of 626) and free-throw shooting stands around 71.8%. They allow 13.0 assists and average 30.8 rebounds per game, ranking 154th and 25th in those categories, respectively. Defensively, the Fighting Illini are 49th in Division 1 for points per game allowed, giving up 67.9. They force 7.7 turnovers per game and restrict opponents to a field goal percentage of 40.3%, ranking 30th overall.
Who will triumph in tonight’s NCAA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Back Wisconsin
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