Wisconsin Badgers vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights Betting Pick & Prediction 10/12/24
SHI Stadium in Piscataway is the setting for this week seven Big Ten matchup between the Rutgers Scarlet Knights and Wisconsin Badgers. Kick-off is set for 12:00 ET, with BTN handling the broadcast. The Scarlet Knights are 4-1 on the season, while the Badgers come in with a 3-2 record. Rutgers is -2.5 point favorites, and the over/under line is currently at 39.5 points.
WISCONSIN BADGERS VS RUTGERS SCARLET KNIGHTS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Rutgers Scarlet Knights -2.5
This game will be played at SHI Stadium at 12:00 ET on Saturday, October 12th.
WHY BET THE RUTGERS SCARLET KNIGHTS:
- We have the Rutgers Scarlet Knights winning this one by a score of 25 to 19
- Not only do we have the Rutgers Scarlet Knights winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at -2.5
- Look for this game to go over the line of 39.5 points
Will The Wisconsin Badgers Pick Up A Win On The Road?
Wisconsin enters Week 7 against Rutgers with a 3-2 record, ranked 54th in our power rankings. They have a 55.4% chance of becoming bowl-eligible but only a 0.1% shot at winning the Big Ten this season.
The Badgers have a +5 average scoring margin but are 1-3 against the spread. They’ve been favored in two of their five games, going 2-0 as the favorite.
This week’s over/under line is 39.5 points, the lowest they’ve faced this season. Wisconsin’s games have averaged 50.2 points, with an average line of 49.8 points.
Wisconsin’s offense has been average this season, ranking 86th in our offensive power rankings and 56th in scoring, with 27.6 points per game. Braedyn Locke leads the passing attack with 664 yards, but the Badgers are 84th in passing yards per game. Locke has five touchdowns and three interceptions, with a passer rating of 86.
Wisconsin is 35th in rushing attempts, averaging 170 yards per game. Tawee Walker leads the team with 241 rushing yards and six touchdowns, averaging 4 yards per carry. Vinny Anthony II has 206 receiving yards and two touchdowns on nine catches.
Wisconsin’s defense is coming off a strong performance, allowing just six points in their latest game against Purdue. They held the Boilermakers to 10 first downs and 217 total yards, including 100 rushing yards on 25 attempts and 117 passing yards.
On the season, Wisconsin ranks 37th nationally, giving up 22.6 points per game. Opponents are averaging 137.8 rushing yards per game and 181.2 passing yards, with a 61.9% completion rate and a passer rating of 88.8.
Will The Rutgers Scarlet Knights Win At Home Over The Wisconsin Badgers?
Rutgers enters Week 7 against Wisconsin with a 4-1 record, ranked 44th in our CFB power rankings. They have a 95.2% chance of becoming bowl-eligible, according to projections. At home, the Scarlet Knights are 2-0 this season.
They’ve gone 3-0-1 against the spread, with a +13.6 average scoring margin. Rutgers is 2-0 ATS at home and has covered both games as the favorite.
The over/under line for this week is 39.5 points. Rutgers’ games have averaged 45.2 points, with an average line of 42.8 points. Their over/under record stands at 2-2.
Rutgers has leaned on their rushing attack this season, averaging 207.2 yards per game on the ground, ranking 34th in the nation. They are 27th in rushing attempts, with 41.2 per game. Kyle Monangai leads the team with 667 rushing yards, averaging 5 yards per carry, and has scored six touchdowns.
Overall, Rutgers is averaging 29.4 points per game, placing them 48th nationally. They are 61st in our offensive power rankings heading into week 7. Quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis has thrown for 947 yards and eight touchdowns, with three interceptions. The Scarlet Knights rank 101st in passing yards per game.
Rutgers’ defense has been a strong point this season, ranking 14th nationally by allowing just 15.8 points per game. In their recent game against Nebraska, they gave up only 14 points, though they lost 14-7. Nebraska managed 267 total yards, including 103 rushing yards on 39 attempts and 164 passing yards, while Rutgers’ defense also forced an interception.
Opponents have averaged 159.4 rushing yards per game against Rutgers, with 30.8 rushing attempts per game. Through the air, quarterbacks have posted a 65.7 passer rating, completing 55.4% of their passes for an average of 176.4 yards per game, which ranks 34th nationally.