The Wisconsin Badgers (2-1) and the No. 3 Ohio State Buckeyes (3-0) meet Saturday at Ohio Stadium in Columbus. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET (ABC). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Wisconsin at Ohio State school odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.
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The Badgers rolled up a 66-7 win over New Mexico State last week, covering a 38-point spread. Wisconsin took out its frustrations on the poor Aggies after a stunning 17-14 home loss to Washington State 2 weeks ago as a 17.5-point favorite.
The Buckeyes covered their first spread of the season with last week’s 77-21 rout of Toledo. They piled up 281 rushing yards and 482 passing yards. Ohio State was also well disciplined, committing just 1 penalty for 5 yards.
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Wisconsin at Ohio State odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 6:05 a.m. ET.
- Money line (ML): Wisconsin +650 (bet $100 to win $650) | Ohio State -1000 (bet $1,000 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Wisconsin +19.5 (-110) | Ohio State -19.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 56.5 (O: -112 | U: -108)
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Wisconsin at Ohio State picks and predictions
Prediction
Ohio State 38, Wisconsin 17
Money line
Ohio State (-1000) will open its Big Ten conference schedule with a victory, but you can’t risk 10 times your potential return, even with the Buckeyes at home. It’s still a tough conference battle, and Wisconsin has a strong defense.
AVOID.
Against the spread
OHIO STATE -19.5 (-110) is the lean.
The Buckeyes were a bit sluggish in the first half of their opener against Notre Dame, but they ironed out their offensive issues with 122 points in the past 2 games.
Over/Under
Speaking of that high-octane offense for Ohio State, the OVER 56.5 (-112) is the play at the ‘Shoe.
Wisconsin’s defense will obviously be a lot more stout than Toledo, but Buckeyes QB C.J. Stroud and the Buckeyes should be very productive. Still, expect a performance somewhere between the Notre Dame and Toledo games for Ohio State.
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