Wisconsin Badgers vs Northwestern Wildcats Betting Pick & Prediction 10/19/24
Heading into this week eight Big Ten matchup, the Wisconsin Badgers are favored on the road vs. the Northwestern Wildcats. The game is set for 12:00 ET at Lanny and Sharon Martin Stadium in Evanston, and you can catch the action on BTN. The over/under line is currently at 41.5 points. The Badgers have a 4-2 record, while the Wildcats are 3-3 on the season.
WISCONSIN BADGERS VS NORTHWESTERN WILDCATS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Wisconsin Badgers -7
This game will be played at Lanny and Sharon Martin Stadium at 12:00 ET on Saturday, October 19th.
WHY BET THE WISCONSIN BADGERS:
- We have the Wisconsin Badgers winning this one by a score of 30 to 19
- Not only do we have the Wisconsin Badgers winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at -7
- Look for this game to go over the line of 41.5 points
Will The Wisconsin Badgers Win As Road Favorites?
Wisconsin enters Week 8 with a 4-2 record, ranked 28th in our power rankings. They have an 85% chance of becoming bowl-eligible but only a 0.7% chance of winning the Big Ten. The Badgers are 2-1 at home and 1-1 on the road this season.
Wisconsin’s ATS record stands at 2-3, and they have a +10 average scoring margin. They’ve been favored in two games, going 1-1 against the spread as favorites and 1-2 as underdogs.
Their over/under record is 4-1, with their games averaging 50 points. The average line has been 48.5 points, and this week’s total is set at 41.5 points.
Wisconsin’s rushing game has been the focal point of their offense, ranking 20th in the nation with 40 rushing attempts per game. They are averaging 193.5 rushing yards per game heading into week 8, and Tawee Walker has rushed for 439 yards and 9 touchdowns, averaging 5 yards per carry. The Badgers are scoring 30 points per game and converting 45.1% of their third downs.
Quarterback Braedyn Locke has thrown for 904 yards, and Wisconsin is 78th in passing yards per game. Locke has six touchdown passes and four interceptions, with a passer rating of 88. Wisconsin ranks 69th in our offensive power rankings this week. Vinny Anthony II leads the team with 287 receiving yards on 11 catches.
Wisconsin’s defense is ranked 28th nationally, giving up 20 points per game. Against Rutgers, they allowed just 7 points, while holding the Scarlet Knights to 13 first downs and 271 total yards. Wisconsin’s secondary limited Rutgers to 103 passing yards and forced one interception.
Opponents are averaging 142.8 rushing yards per game against Wisconsin, while quarterbacks have managed a passer rating of 79.6 and a 57.8% completion rate. Wisconsin’s defense is ranked 23rd in the nation, allowing just 168.2 passing yards per game.
Are The Northwestern Wildcats Going Win In At Upset At Lanny and Sharon Martin Stadium
Northwestern enters Week 8 against Wisconsin with a 3-3 record. They are ranked 72nd in our CFB power rankings, and we give them a 25.3% chance of becoming bowl-eligible. At home, the Wildcats are 1-1, and they’ve been favored in just one game this season.
Their average scoring margin is +2.7 points per game, and they are 2-2 against the spread. Northwestern is 1-0 ATS as the favorite and 1-2 as the underdog.
The Wildcats’ over/under record is 2-2, with their games averaging 40.7 points. Their average O/U line is 41.2 points, and this week’s line is set at 41.5 points.
Northwestern’s offense has struggled this season, averaging just 21.7 points per game, which ranks 76th nationally. They are also 112th in our offensive power rankings heading into week 8. Their passing game has been inconsistent, with 180 yards per game, ranking 109th, and a passer rating of 73, which is 120th in the country. They have converted only 28.9% of their third-down attempts.
Jack Lausch leads the team with 726 passing yards and a passer rating of 77. He has thrown four touchdowns and two interceptions. Cam Porter is the leading rusher with 272 yards and five touchdowns, averaging 4 yards per carry. Bryce Kirtz has 391 receiving yards on 25 catches but has not scored a touchdown.
Northwestern’s defense has been a strong point this season, ranking 23rd nationally by allowing just 19 points per game. They are 11th in the country against the run, giving up only 89.5 rushing yards per game on 29.3 attempts, which ranks 17th fewest in the nation.
In their recent game against Maryland, Northwestern allowed just 10 points, giving up 59 rushing yards on 33 attempts. Maryland threw the ball 51 times, completing 28 passes for 296 yards, but Northwestern also forced an interception.