Wisconsin at Illinois

This is a lot of points to lay for a team that isn't playing that well. Early in the year, Illinois' pressure defense was killing opponents but either they aren't executing it as well or opposing coaches have found ways to get around it and get easy layups. Illinois is assured the the #1 seed. They'd like to go in on a winning note but they have little motivation to overextend here and go for a blowout. As it relates to the pressure defense, Wisconsin is a pretty good matchup as they don't turn the ball over much. The Badgers should be able to keep it closer than 7.5 points. Two stars on Wisconsin plus the points.