Alabama Crimson Tide vs Wisconsin Badgers Betting Pick & Prediction 9/14/24
FOX will be covering the week three non-conference matchup between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Wisconsin Badgers, set for 12:00 ET at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison. Both teams are 2-0 coming into this game. Alabama is favored by -15.5 points, with the over/under line currently sitting at 50.5 points. The money line odds are -765 for Alabama and +519 for Wisconsin.
ALABAMA CRIMSON TIDE VS WISCONSIN BADGERS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Wisconsin Badgers +15.5
This game will be played at Camp Randall Stadium at 12:00 ET on Saturday, September 14th.
WHY BET THE WISCONSIN BADGERS:
- We have the Alabama Crimson Tide winning this one by a score of 27 to 25
- Even though we like the Alabama Crimson Tide to win, our ATS pick is to take the Wisconsin Badgers at +15.5
- Look for this game to go over the line of 50.5 points
Will The Alabama Crimson Tide Win As Road Favorites?
Alabama is now 2-0 after a 42-16 win over South Florida. The Tide were -30.5 point favorites but failed to cover the spread. The over/under was set at 64.5 points, but the game finished with 58 combined points, resulting in the under hitting.
After the first quarter, Alabama led 7-3, and they matched South Florida’s score in the second quarter to go into halftime up 14-6. South Florida closed the gap to 14-13 in the third quarter, but Alabama dominated the fourth quarter, outscoring the Bulls 28-3 to pull away for the win.
Alabama’s offense put up 395 yards in their 42-16 win over South Florida, with 196 of those yards coming on the ground. The Crimson Tide’s ground game was especially effective, resulting in four rushing touchdowns. Jalen Milroe, who completed 63% of his passes for 199 yards, threw two touchdowns, with his longest pass of the day going for 46 yards to Ryan Williams. Williams led the team in receiving with four catches for 68 yards.
Alabama’s ground attack was led by Jam Miller, who averaged 9.3 yards per carry and finished with 140 yards on 15 attempts. Miller also found the end zone once in the game.
Alabama’s defense will be looking to tighten up after allowing 313 yards to South Florida in their most recent game. The Crimson Tide gave up 210 rushing yards on 45 attempts but held South Florida to just 103 passing yards on 16 completions. Overall, Alabama allowed 21 first downs in the game.
Are The Wisconsin Badgers Going Win In At Upset At Camp Randall Stadium
Wisconsin is now 2-0 after their 27-13 win over South Dakota. The game was played at home, and there were no betting lines available for this matchup.
The Badgers took control early, jumping to a 14-0 lead. South Dakota managed to add a field goal in the second quarter, and Wisconsin led 17-3 at halftime. The Coyotes narrowed the gap in the third quarter, and the Badgers led 20-13 heading into the fourth. Wisconsin sealed the win with a touchdown in the fourth quarter.
Wisconsin’s offense put up 385 yards of total offense in their 27-13 win, with 171 yards coming on the ground. The Badgers picked up 23 first downs and added 214 passing yards. Tyler Van Dyke completed 63% of his passes for 214 yards, throwing one touchdown and finishing with a passer rating of 99.92.
Cade Yacamelli was the leading rusher for Wisconsin, gaining 73 yards on just eight carries. C.J. Williams led the team in receiving with two catches for 53 yards and a touchdown.
Wisconsin’s defense was solid in their most recent game, holding South Dakota to 13 points and 239 total yards. The Badgers were particularly effective against the pass, allowing just 114 yards on 12 completions. However, they did have some trouble against the run, giving up 125 yards on 27 carries and one rushing touchdown.