Illinois isn’t gonna be a tournament team, but they are definitely a “nuisance”. The Illini lost the first matchup at home to Wisconsin by 12 in a matchup that was really close for the first 30 minutes of the game. Obviously games last 40 minutes, and the Illini wilted, but they have won 5 of 6 since that game, including wins over Maryland and Michigan State. They are coming off a win @ Ohio State last week. This is the first time Wisconsin has been a double digit favorite in conference since the 12/3 Rutgers game (Wisconsin won by 5). Trent Frazier, along with freshmen Ayo Dosunmu and Giorgi Bezhanishvili, are starting to come together late in the season and should make this a close game.

02/18/2019 6:36 AM