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Western Michigan at Wisconsin odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Western Michigan at Wisconsin odds and lines, with college football expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Western Michigan Broncos and the Wisconsin Badgers open their 2024 NCAA football seasons at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison on Friday. Kickoff is scheduled for 9 p.m. ET (FS1). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Western Michigan vs. Wisconsin odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

The Broncos fumbled their way to a 4-win season in 2023 in the 1st campaign under the leadership of coach Lane Taylor. Western Michigan showed some signs of life down the stretch, and it thrilled fans and alumni with victories over rivals Eastern Michigan and Central Michigan.

Western has QB Hayden Wolff back under center, and with TE Blake Bosma and WR Kenneth Womack at his disposal, the Broncos could actually improve offensively. RB Jalen Buckley, who went for over 1,000 rushing yards, is also back.

Expectations were super high when Luke Fickell took over at Wisconsin before the 2023 season, but the Badgers tumbled to 7-6. To make matters worse, they lost RB Braelon Allen to the NFL, so they’ll have to lean into RB Chez Mellusi, who is back from a long-term injury. Wisconsin always runs the ball well, but QB Tyler Van Dyke transfers in from Miami to give the pass game a giant bump.

The Badgers have a lot of question marks on defense, but issues up front should be masked against the overwhelmed Broncos.

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Western Michigan at Wisconsin odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Thursday at 5:57 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Western Michigan +1350 (bet $100 to win $1,350) | Wisconsin -3000 (bet $3,000 to win $100)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Western Michigan +23.5 (-110) | Wisconsin -23.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 56.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Western Michigan at Wisconsin picks and predictions

Prediction

Wisconsin 38, Western Michigan 20

Moneyline

Wisconsin (-3000) would set you back 30 times your potential return, and there is never a reason to risk so much for such little reward. Even as part of a multi-leg parlay, including the Badgers would suck all of the value out of your ticket.

Betting such heavy favorites is never a good long-term strategy.

AVOID.

Against the spread

Back WESTERN MICHIGAN +23.5 (-110), as it has enough offensive weapons to make like a little bit difficult for Wisconsin -23.5 (-110) in the home opener.

Don’t be surprised to see the Broncos hang around in the 1st half, as the Badgers have plenty of questions on defense, and it will be working through some issues in the first 30 minutes trying to find some consistency.

In the 2nd half, and certainly before it’s time for the fans to “Jump Around”, don’t be surprised to see Wisconsin on upset alert before it pulls away. Still, Western should do enough to cover.

Over/Under

The OVER 56.5 (-110) is the lean, but go with a half-unit play at most.

Western Michigan got off to a slow start last season defensively, allowing 41 or more points in the first 4 road games, including an Over result at Iowa, one of the most offensively-challenged Power 4 teams in the nation.

Wisconsin cashed the Over just twice in 7 home games last season, but one of those times was against a MAC opponent, Buffalo, in the season opener.

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March Madness: James Madison vs. Wisconsin odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s James Madison vs. Wisconsin odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The 12th-seeded James Madison Dukes (31-3) play the No. 5 seed Wisconsin Badgers (22-13) in the 1st round of the South Region. Tip from Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y., is set for 9:40 p.m. ET (CBS). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the James Madison vs. Wisconsin odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and best bets.

James Madison has won 13 games in a row since Feb. 1 after knocking off Arkansas State 91-71 in the Sun Belt final to cover as a 6-point favorite. G Xavier Brown had a double-double with a team-high 21 points and 10 rebounds as 4 JMU players scored in double figures and the team shot 62.5% from the field.

Wisconsin fell 93-87 to Illinois in the Big Ten final on Sunday while failing to cover as a 4-point underdog. G AJ Storr scored a team-high 24 points as 4 Wisconsin players scored in double figures. The Badgers shot 46.9% from the field in the loss.

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James Madison vs. Wisconsin odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): James Madison +176 (bet $100 to win $176) | Wisconsin -215 (bet $215 to win $100)
  • Against the spread (ATS): James Madison +5.5 (-115) | Wisconsin -5.5 (-105)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 145.5 (O: -106 | U: -114)

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James Madison vs. Wisconsin picks and predictions

Prediction

James Madison 81, Wisconsin 74

Moneyline

BET JAMES MADISON (+176).

James Madison has won 13 games in a row and has had a high-powered offense during that span. It has scored 83 or more points in 9 of the 13 games while holding opponents to 74 or fewer in 9 of the 13. It faces a Wisconsin squad that had an impressive run through the Big Ten Tournament, but is just 5-5 in its last 10 overall. The Badgers rely too heavily on their ability to score from deep which will provide an edge to the Dukes to pull off the upset.

Against the spread

PASS.

The odds are better on JMU to win outright.

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Over/Under

BET OVER 145.5 (-105).

JMU has hit the Over in 6 of its last 8 games and has scored 81 or more points in 8 of its last 10. It plays a fast-paced style and has shot well consistently from the field demonstrated by its 62.5% shooting performance in the Sun Belt Championship.

Wisconsin has hit the Over in 9 of its last 10 games and has scored 70 each of its last 10. It has also given up 70 or more points in 7 of its last 10.

Expect a high-scoring affair on Friday.

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Big Ten Tournament: Wisconsin vs. Illinois odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Wisconsin Badgers vs. Illinois Fighting Illini Big Ten odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Wisconsin Badgers (22-12, 11-9 Big Ten) and the No. 14 Illinois Fighting Illini (25-8, 14-6 Big Ten) meet in the Big Ten Championship Sunday afternoon. Tipoff at Target Center is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Wisconsin vs. Illinois odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and best bets.

Wisconsin reached the title game by upsetting the top-seeded Purdue Boilermakers 76-75 in overtime on Saturday. G Chucky Hepburn scored a team-high 22 points, including the game-tying layup to send the game to OT. G Max Klesmit, who had 5 assists, knocked down a runner in the lane with under 5 seconds to play in the extra period to secure the win for the Badgers.

Illinois trailed Nebraska by double digits to close out the 1st half in the 2nd semifinal matchup Saturday, but the Illini surged ahead offensively in the final 20 minutes and beat the Cornhuskers 98-87. G Terrence Shannon Jr.  scored a season-high 40 points, a record for the most points scored in a Big Ten Tournament game.

This is the 2nd meeting this season. On March 2, Illini F Marcus Domask scored a game-high 31 points in a 91-83 victory in Madison. Illinois has not lost to Wisconsin since 2019, winning the last 7 matchups.

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Wisconsin vs. Illinois odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Wisconsin +132 (bet $100 to win $132) | Illinois -160 (bet $160 to win $100)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Wisconsin +3.5 (-115) | Illinois -3.5 (-105)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 148.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Wisconsin vs. Illinois picks and predictions

Prediction

Illinois 79, Wisconsin 76

Moneyline

BET ILLINOIS -160.

Shannon, who was the 2nd-leading scorer in the Big Ten (21.9 points per game) behind Purdue’s Zach Edey, is having a monster tournament. It’s a lot of juice to lay, but Illinois is the better team and Brad Underwood’s squad should be able to outlast the Badgers.

Against the spread

PASS.

Greg Gard’s group has gotten hot at the right time after a rough stretch in February and early March which saw Wisconsin go 2-7. I don’t expect the Badgers to win their 1st Big Ten Tournament title since 2015, but I do believe it will be close, similar to when Illinois took down Ohio State 91-88 in OT in the 2021 title game.

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Over/Under

BET OVER 148.5.

Expect junior G Hepburn, along with sophomore G AJ Storr to take plenty of shots as they try to help Wisconsin keep pace with the No. 1 scoring offense in the Big Ten (Illinois averages 84.2 PPG).

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Big Ten Tournament: Wisconsin vs. Purdue odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Wisconsin vs. Purdue odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Wisconsin Badgers (21-12) and No. 3 Purdue Boilermakers (29-3) meet in the Big Ten Tournament semifinals Saturday at Target Center in Minneapolis. Tip-off is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET (CBS). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Wisconsin vs. Purdue odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and best bets.

The 5th-seeded Badgers topped Maryland and Northwestern to get into the semifinals, covering both tournament games and 4 straight contests dating back to March 7. The Under (135) cashed against the Wildcats Friday, halting a 7-game Over run for the Badgers.

The 1st-seeded Boilermakers scratched past Michigan State Friday, 67-62, but Purdue failed to cover as an 8.5-point favorite as the Under (141.5) hit. Purdue has won 6 in a row, but it has failed to cover 4 of the previous 5 outings.

Purdue dumped Wisconsin 78-70 in the regular-season finale last Sunday, coming up short as a 10-point favorite, though. The Over (147.5) connected and was 2-0 in both regular-season meetings with the Badgers. The Boilermakers also won 75-69 in Madison Feb. 4 as 2-point favorites.

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Wisconsin vs. Purdue odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Wisconsin +225 (bet $100 to win $225) | Purdue -275 (bet $275 to win $100)
  • Against the spread: Wisconsin +6.5 (-115) | Purdue -6.5 (-105)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 143.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Wisconsin vs. Purdue picks and predictions

Prediction

Purdue 75, Wisconsin 70

Moneyline

Purdue (-275) will cost you nearly 3 times your potential, and that’s way too much risk for not enough reward.

Wisconsin (+220) hasn’t been able to get over the hump against the Boilermakers in 2 meetings this season, but the Badgers have made the No. 1 seed sweat in both games. This will be closer than Purdue wants.

PASS.

Against the spread

WISCONSIN +6.5 (-115) will cost a little extra, but it is worth the price.

The Badgers have cashed in each of the 2 regular-season meetings with Purdue -6.5 (-105), and the Boilermakers are just 1-4 ATS in the past 5 games and 4-8 ATS across the previous 12 outings.

On the flip side, Wisconsin has cashed in 4 in a row while going 3-0-1 ATS in 4 neutral-site contests this season.

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Over/Under

OVER 143.5 (-105) is worth a look, but play it very, very lightly.

The Under cashed last time out against Northwestern, but Wisconsin has hit the Over at a 7-1 clip in the past 8 games, and both meetings cashed against Purdue in the regular season.

The total went low in the opening game of the Big Ten tourney against Michigan State, but Purdue has seen the Over cash in 4 of the past 6 games while hitting in 7 of the past 11 contests.

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Wisconsin at Purdue odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Wisconsin at Purdue odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Wisconsin Badgers (19-11, 11-8 Big Ten) take on the Purdue Boilermakers (27-3, 16-3) Sunday at Mackey Arena. Tip is set for 12:30 p.m. ET (FOX). Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Wisconsin vs. Purdue odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and best bets.

Wisconsin snapped a 2-game losing streak with a 78-66 win over Rutgers  Thursday as 10-point favorites. F Steven Crowl busted out with 17 points and 11 boards. The Badgers are just 3-7 over the last 10 and 1-9 ATS.

The Boilermakers, No. 3 in the USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll, have won 4 straight and 9 of the 10. C Zach Edey continues to be a force with 25+ points in 4 straight games as he’s averaging 24.1 PPG and 11.7 RPG. Purdue downed the Badgers 75-69 in Madison Feb. 4.

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Wisconsin at Purdue odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Wisconsin +385 (bet $100 to win $385) | Purdue -520 (bet $520 to win $100)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Wisconsin +9.5 (-102) | Purdue -9.5 (-120)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 148.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Wisconsin at Purdue picks and predictions

Prediction

Purdue 74, Wisconsin 61

Moneyline

Wisconsin has fallen on hard times, and I don’t see them striking the upset here. So there’s no play on the ML.

PASS.

Against the spread

Purdue is 15-0 on its home court this season. The Badgers beat them 70-67 on their home court in the last meeting, but that was in 2022 and a very different Badgers squad. With Wisconsin being so futile at 1-9 ATS over the last 10, I’ll LEAN PURDUE -9.5 (-120).

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Over/Under

The Badgers are 8-2 O/U over the last 10, and Purdue is 6-4. The Over is 6-4 in the last 10 meetings between the schools. It would need to be a close game to pull an Over, and Wisconsin is struggling offensively. The Badgers are tied for 153rd with 74.6 PPG.

Take the UNDER 148.5 (-115).

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Illinois at Wisconsin odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Illinois at Wisconsin odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The No. 16 Illinois Fighting Illini (21-7, 12-5 Big Ten) head to Kohl Center to face the Wisconsin Badgers (18-10, 10-7) Saturday at 1 p.m. ET (Big Ten Network). Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Illinois vs. Wisconsin odds as we make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and best bets.

Illinois, which is No. 16 in the USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll, won barnburner Wednesday night over the Minnesota Golden Gophers, 105-97. It failed to cover the spread as a 12-point favorite but went over the 155.5 total. The Fighting Illini overcame Minnesota’s 14 made 3-pointers by dominating in the post, outscoring the Golden Gophers 50-38 in the paint. Three Fighting Illini starters scored 20+ points, led by G Terrence Shannon Jr.‘s 29. Illinois has averaged 90.6 points per game (PPG) over their last 8, going 6-2 over that stretch.

Wisconsin dropped its 6th game in its last 8 Tuesday night in Bloomington to the Indiana Hoosiers, 74-70. It failed to cover the spread as a 4-point favorite, but the Over (140) hit. The Badgers forced 12 Indiana turnovers but it was not enough to get the victory. Junior G Chucky Hepburn did a little bit of everything for Wisconsin in a losing effort, scoring 15 points, grabbing 7 rebounds, dishing 6 assists and picking up 2 steals. The Badgers have won 3 of their last 4 at home in Big Ten play.

The Fighting Illini have won the last 6 meetings against Wisconsin, including a 61-51 decision Jan. 28, 2023. Illinois covered the spread as 2-point favorite, and the Under (130.5) hit.

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Illinois at Wisconsin odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Illinois +126 (bet $100 to win $126) | Wisconsin -152 (bet $152 to win $100)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Illinois +2.5 (-104) | Wisconsin -2.5 (-118)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 154.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Illinois at Wisconsin picks and predictions

Prediction

Illinois 83, Wisconsin 78

Moneyline

BET ILLINOIS (+126).

This may be a trap game for the Fighting Illini on the road in a tough environment, but I love getting them at +126. Illinois has beaten the Badgers in Madison in their last 3 trips. Wisconsin has lost 6 of their last 8 and have failed to cover in all 8 of those games.

Illinois should win this game, but you never know with these conference battles.

Against the spread

PASS.

I have no problem taking Illinois +2.5 but I’m going to put my unit on the moneyline with those juicy odds.

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Over/Under

BET OVER 154.5 (-115).

It’s really hard to ignore the trends toward the Over in this one. These teams have gone over the posted total in 3 of their last 4 meetings.

The Over has hit in 9 the Fighting Illini’s last 10 games and 7 of Wisconsin’s last 10.

The Fighting Illini and Wisconsin combine to average 158 PPG on the season. This game has all the makings of a shootout.

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Ohio State at Wisconsin odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Ohio State at Wisconsin odds and lines, with college football expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Ohio State Buckeyes (7-0, 4-0 Big Ten) and Wisconsin Badgers (5-2, 3-1) meet Saturday at Camp Randall Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET (NBC). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Ohio State vs. Wisconsin odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

The Buckeyes picked up another marquee win last weekend, dropping Penn State from the ranks of the unbeaten with a 20-12 win in Columbus. It was Ohio State’s 3rd victory of the season against a ranked opponent, with the Buckeyes going 2-1 against the spread (ATS) in those games. As a double-digit favorite, Ohio State has cashed in 3 straight outings.

The Badgers survived 25-21 last week at Illinois, needing a miraculous comeback in the 4th quarter with a backup quarterback. QB Braedyn Locke tossed a pair of scoring strikes, while RB Braelon Allen rumbled for 145 yards and a score in the win. Starting QB Tanner Mordecai is sidelined indefinitely due to a hand injury.

For totals, the Under has hit in 4 in a row for the Buckeyes, while going 6-1 in 7 games overall. For the Badgers, the Under is 4-2 in the previous 6 outings, while hitting in 3 straight games at home.

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Ohio State at Wisconsin odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Ohio State -650 (bet $650 to win $100) | Wisconsin +475 (bet $100 to win $475)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Ohio State -14.5 (-110) | Wisconsin +14.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 46 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Ohio State at Wisconsin picks and predictions

Prediction

Ohio State 31, Wisconsin 12

Moneyline

Ohio State (-650) will cost 6½ times your potential return, which is just way too much risk, especially on the road against a conference foe. Wisconsin (+475) is starting a backup quarterback, so there is no point rolling the dice on the home team, either.

AVOID.

Against the spread

OHIO STATE -14.5 (-110) is a rather big number, but again, Wisconsin +14.5 (-110) is playing a backup signal-caller.

And while the Badgers have a tremendous rushing attack with 179.0 yards per game to rank 39th in the nation, the Buckeyes have clamped down on the opposition with just 100.6 rush YPG allowed, which ranks 18th in the country, according to Covers.com.

The rest of the Ohio State defense is pretty strong, too, allowing a total of 260.1 yards per game, and just 10.0 PPG, both 6th or better in the country.

Over/Under

UNDER 46 (-110) is a decent play in this Big Ten battle.

Again, Ohio State’s defense has been dominant, but Wisconsin’s D has been pretty solid, too. That’s great news for Under bettors.

The Under is 6-1 for Ohio State this season, including 3-0 in 3 road trips this season. The total has gone low for Wisconsin in 4 of the past 6 outings, while hitting in 3 straight at home.

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Iowa at Wisconsin odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Iowa at Wisconsin odds and lines, with college football expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Iowa Hawkeyes (5-1, 2-1 Big Ten) and the Wisconsin Badgers (4-1, 2-0) meet Saturday at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis. Kickoff is scheduled for 4 p.m. ET (FOX). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Iowa vs. Wisconsin odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

The Hawkeyes head into Madison looking to secure the Heartland Trophy, awarded to the winner in this annual rivalry. More importantly, Iowa can pull into a tie for first place in the Big Ten’s West Division and perhaps the best avenue to the Big Ten Championship Game, as everyone else in the division has at least 2 losses in conference play already.

Iowa picked up a 20-14 win over Purdue last time out, cashing as a 1.5-point favorite. It has back-to-back conference wins over Purdue and Michigan State, bouncing back from a 31-0 dusting at Penn State on Sept. 23.

The Hawkeyes are 3-1-1 against the spread (ATS) in the past 5 games. The Under and Over has alternated in the past 5 outings. However, the Under is 2-0 in Iowa’s pair of road games this season.

Wisconsin picked up a 24-13 win over Rutgers last time out, just missing the cover as a 13-point favorite. The Badgers have struggled against the number this season, going just 1-3-1 ATS in 5 games overall, including 0-2-1 ATS in 3 games at Camp Randall. The Under has cashed in Wisconsin’s past 2 home games, too.

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Iowa at Wisconsin odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Iowa +270 (bet $100 to win $270) | Wisconsin -350 (bet $350 to win $100)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Iowa +9.5 (-110) | Wisconsin -9.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 34.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Iowa at Wisconsin picks and predictions

Prediction

Wisconsin 23, Iowa 16

Moneyline

Wisconsin (-350) will cost you 3 1/2 times your potential return, which is way too much risk in a big conference showdown. The Badgers have won the past 3 games by 11 or more points, but Iowa is a disciplined and strong defensive team that has really had just one poor game.

You can’t play the Hawkeyes straight up, but they should keep it pretty close.

PASS.

Against the spread

IOWA +9.5 (-110) grabbed QB Cade McNamara in the transfer portal from Michigan in the offseason and while he hasn’t made the Hawkeyes offense prolific, it’s night and day improved over last season. It doesn’t put all of the pressure on its defense, and can actually score a respectable amount of points.

Iowa has scored 20 or more points in 5 of its 6 games, which keeps it in games because the defense is still solid. The Hawkeyes are 3-1-1 ATS in the past 5 games overall.

The Hawkeyes have won 2 of the past 3 games in the series, both at home, while Iowa is 3-1 ATS in the past 4 meetings.

Over/Under

OVER 34.5 (-105) is the lean as this is a super low number.

The Under has cashed in 3 straight meetings in this series, with exactly 34 total points in the past 2 games, and 35 or fewer points in each of the past 3 battles.

However, Iowa is averaging a respectable 23.0 PPG in the past 2 games, while notching 20 or more points in 5 of 6 games overall.

Wisconsin has scored 22 or more points in all 5 games while yielding at least 13 points in each game this season.

We’re not going to see a high-scoring battle, but this isn’t going to be a low-scoring defensive slog in the 20s or low 30s, either. Look for this game to approach the 40-point total mark, which would cash the Over.

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Rutgers at Wisconsin odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Rutgers at Wisconsin odds and lines, with college football expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Wisconsin Badgers (3-1) welcome the Rutgers Scarlet Knights (4-1) to Camp Randall Stadium Saturday. Kickoff is set for noon ET. Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Rutgers vs. Wisconsin odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

Rutgers beat Wagner 52-3 at home Saturday, covering as a 47.5-point favorite. The Scarlet Knights have yet to lose against the spread (ATS) this season, posting a 4-0-1 record. Their lone non-cover was a 31-7 loss at No. 2 Michigan, closing as a 24-point underdog. QB Gavin Wimsatt leads the team, having thrown for 733 yards and 5 TDs in 5 games.

Wisconsin had a bye last week after beating Purdue 38-17 on the road as a 6-point favorite. The Badgers came into the season ranked, but lost that after a 31-22 road loss to Washington State in Week 2. QB Tanner Mordecai hasn’t played up to expectations, throwing just 2 TDs and 3 INTs in 4 games. Wisconsin relies heavily on its run game.

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Rutgers at Wisconsin odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Rutgers +400 (bet $100 to win $400) | Wisconsin -550 (bet $550 to win $100)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Rutgers +13.5 (-115) | Wisconsin -13.5 (-105)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 44.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Rutgers at Wisconsin picks and predictions

Prediction

Wisconsin 27, Rutgers 21

Moneyline

PASS.

Wisconsin is 2-0 at home and has won both games by 21 points. However, at -550, there’s no value in backing the home side. If anything, Rutgers at +400 has some value, but I would far rather play it to cover in this one.

Against the spread

BET RUTGERS +13.5 (-115).

Rutgers can defend what Wisconsin does best – run the ball. The Scarlet Knights rank 30th in the nation in opponents yards per attempt at just 3.3. The Badgers feast off their run game with both top backs, Braelon Allen and Chez Mellusi, averaging 6 or more yards per attempt.

If Rutgers can neutralize that, it can cover this size of a spread. The Scarlet Knights are 4-0-1 ATS as well and have been better than expected this season. They went into the half down just 14-7 on No. 2 Michigan. Expect them to put up a fight and cover. Take RUTGERS +13.5 (-115).

Over/Under

LEAN OVER 44.5 (-105).

Rutgers has scored 35 or more points in 3 of its last 4 games. It has gone 2-1 O/U in its last 3 games. The offense is clicking. Wisconsin is 2-2 O/U this season and has scored at least 35 in 3 of 4, allowing 14 or more in each game as well.

It has yet to have a total under 52 points, and it is 2-0 O/U in games with a total that closed under 57. Take OVER 44.5 (-105).

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Wisconsin at Purdue odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Wisconsin at Purdue odds and lines, with college football expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Wisconsin Badgers (2-1) travel to West Lafayette, Ind., to take on the Purdue Boilermakers (1-2) Friday at 7 p.m. ET (FS1). Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Wisconsin vs. Purdue odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

Luke Fickell has taken over as Wisconsin coach and with offensive coordinator Phil Longo are attempting to transform the Badgers scheme. While results are mixed thus far, the foundation is there for Wisconsin to get better as the season plays on.

After losing 31-22 to Washington State in Week 2, Wisconsin forced 6 turnovers and beat Georgia Southern 35-14 on Saturday.

Purdue has found the early season difficult. After losing 39-35 to Fresno State to start the season, it is coming off another home loss, 35-20 to Syracuse. With new coach Ryan Walter not having the season he had hoped for in his 1st year, a win over Wisconsin would be an effective way to get started on a rebuild.

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Wisconsin at Purdue odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Wisconsin -220 (bet $220 to win $100) | Purdue +180 (bet $100 to win $180)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Wisconsin -5.5 (-110) | Purdue +5.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 53.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Wisconsin at Purdue picks and predictions

Prediction

Wisconsin 34, Purdue 31

Moneyline

PASS.

Wisconsin looked better in beating Georgia Southern and the key was the offense turning the 6 turnovers from the defense into points. And it should win this game. Purdue has struggled mightily in the early part of the season and +180 is not enough to want to make a play on them and no wager should be made at -220.

Against the spread

Take PURDUE +5.5 (-110) to cover the spread at home.

While coach Walter does not have the defense playing up to the level he had at Illinois in 2022, the offense has been able to score. It will be able to score in this game against a Wisconsin defense which also has not lived up to its reputation.

Wisconsin has won 16 straight games against Purdue. But this meeting will be different as both come in with new coaches and bad defenses. This will be a high-scoring game. But a game in which Purdue should be able to keep it within the +5.5 (-110).

Over/Under

OVER 53.5 (-115) is the easy side to take in this game.

Purdue is known for playing high-level offense. Despite its struggles in 2023, this has remained as the Boilermakers are averaging 26.3 points per game.

With the Wisconsin defense finding it difficult to stop offenses (allowing 20.7 PPG), including allowing 31 points to Washington State, Purdue will find success.

But Purdue’s defense is also not playing well this season, allowing 30.3 PPG (106th of 133). Wisconsin’s offense averages 31.7 PPG and should score in the 30’s Saturday.

So 53.5 (-115) is too low for a total. This game should be closer to 57 and I will take the value play.

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