Wisconsin vs. Minnesota: Prediction, point spread, odds, best bet

Can Wisconsin take down the Gophers?

The Badgers (6-5) play the Minnesota (5-6) on the road Saturday and if you’re looking to do some last-minute betting research, you’re in luck! We’ll give you the latest point spread, money line odds and over/under number, as well as the information you’ll need to make the smartest bet.

The game starts at 2:30PM and can be seen on Fox Sports.

Wisconsin is coming off of a 24-17 overtime win over Nebraska. In that game, the Badgers quarterback Tanner Mordecai was able to carve out 160 yards and a score through the air while running back Braelon Allen compiled 62 rushing yards and two touchdowns on the ground.

Minnesota lost to Ohio State last weekend, falling to the Buckeyes 37-3 on the road. The Gophers were unable to do much of anything against their Big Ten foe, producing 159 total offensive yards.

Wisconsin will look to avoid losing to Minnesota for a third straight matchup and this is how BetMGM sees the game going:

  • Point spread: Wisconsin -2.5
  • Money line: Wisconsin -145 / Minnesota +120
  • Over-under: 46

It’s unclear exactly what injuries each team are dealing with but here’s the most recent info:

Wisconsin:

Minnesota:

  • D. Green, DB: Out Sat – Undisclosed
  • M. Baranowski, LB: Ques Sat – Undisclosed
  • Z. Evans, RB: Ques Sat – Shoulder
  • D. Taylor, RB: Ques Sat – Undisclosed
  • A. Gousby, DB: Out for season – Undisclosed
  • P. Walsh, TE: Out indefinitely – Undisclosed
  • L. Brockington, WR: Out indefinitely – Leg
  • C. Osterman, WR: Out for season – Undisclosed
  • B. Williams, RB: Out for season – Undisclosed
  • J. Ruschmeyer, OL: Out indefinitely – Undisclosed
  • D. LeCaptain, LB: Out for season – Undisclosed
  • D. Jefferies, DL: Out for season – Undisclosed

Wisconsin has not lost three in a row to Minnesota in 40 years and it won’t be happening today. Both team have had disappointing campaigns overall, but the Badgers will be in a position to finish with a respectable seven wins with a victory Saturday.

Prediction: 27-17 Wisconsin wins

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