a matchup between two of the coldest Big Ten teams as of late, Wisconsin is 1-5 in their last 6 games and Illinois has dropped 7 straight after starting off 2-0...While this is yet another disappointing season for the Illini John Groce is a good coach and despite the struggles Illinois has played hard in every game this year. Add to the fact Illinois got embarassed by 25 at Wisconsin (wasn't even that close) earlier this year and there is some extra motivation. Wisconsin's last three games they've failed to score over 60 and Illinois' leading scorer Rayvonte Rice continues to be hindered by a lingering hip injury, and without him at 100% Illinois cannot score. I also think this is the time of the year that the grind of the Big Ten schedule starts catching up to teams. I'm looking at game in the high 50s low 60s tonight.