Leathernecks(+27.5) take on the Badgers(-27.5) on Monday, 11/27/2023 @ 7:00pm EST at the Kohl Center Stadium.

Game outlook

Monday night, the Western Illinois Leathernecks (2-4, 0-0 OVC) will travel to the Kohl Center to face the Wisconsin Badgers (4-2, 0-0 Big Ten) in a rematch of a 2016 match that the Leathernecks won. This will be Western Illinois' first time playing Wisconsin since 2016, and the Leathernecks are looking to bounce back from an 84-52 loss to Illinois with a win. The Badgers are coming off a 69-61 win over SMU as eight-point favorites, and are currently listed as -27.5 point favorites for Monday night.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Leathernecks +1,609 | Badgers -8,000

Spread: Leathernecks +27.5 (-110) | Badgers -27.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 134 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Wisconsin will win straight-up is 99%.

Western Illinois Leathernecks

Western Illinois has a power ranking of 332 and is 2-4 this season. They are 256th in scoring offense (averaging 65.4 points/game), 296th in scoring defense (allowing 81 points/game) and average 46.17 rebounds/game (#11). Offensively, they hit 39.16% of field goals, 58.99% of free throws and 28.06% of 3-pointers. Defensively, they allow 42.23% field goals, 64.91% free throws and 32.31% 3-pointers. They also average 11.83 offensive assists, 15.67 turnovers, 13.67 defensive assists and 10 turnovers per game. The Leathernecks are currently on a two-game losing streak and will need to improve their defense to get a win in their upcoming game against the Badgers.