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

Can Wisconsin snap their three-game skid?

The Badgers (5-5) play the Nebraska (5-5) at home on 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 6:30PM and can be seen on NBC Sports.

Wisconsin is coming off of a 24-10 loss to Northwestern. In that game, the Badgers quarterback Tanner Mordecai made his return to the field after missing three games with a hand injury, passing for 255 yards.

Nebraska lost to Maryland last weekend, falling to the Terrapins 13-10 at home. The Cornhuskers struggled to get their offense going, as their quarterback Jeff Sims compiled only 62 passing yards while throwing two interceptions.

Wisconsin will look to beat Nebraska for a 10th straight time and this is how BetMGM sees the game going:

  • Point spread: Wisconsin -7
  • Money line: Wisconsin -275 / Nebraska +225
  • Over-under: 37

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

Wisconsin:

  • Braelon Allen, RB: questionable (leg)
  • Chimere Dike, WR: questionable (leg)
  • Grady O’Neill, WR: questionable (undisclosed)
  • Cam Large, TE: questionable (undisclosed)
  • Chris Brooks Jr., WR: out indefinitely (foot)
  • Tommy McIntosh, WR: out indefinitely (undisclosed)
  • Isaiah Mullens, DE: out indefinitely (knee)
  • Max Lofy, CB: out indefinitely (undisclosed)
  • Aaron Witt, LB: out indefinitely (leg)
  • Trech Kekahuna, WR: out indefinitely (undisclosed)
  • Cam Fane, WR: out indefinitely (undisclosed)
  • Jack Pugh, TE: out indefinitely (personal)
  • Chez Mellusi, RB: out for season (leg)
  • Jackson Trudgeon, S: out for season (undisclosed)
  • Angel Toombs, TE: out for season (undisclosed)

Nebraska:

  • C. Purdy, QB: Ques Sat – Undisclosed
  • J. Fleeks, WR: Ques Sat – Undisclosed
  • Q. Newsome, DB: Ques Sat – Undisclosed
  • H. Haarberg, QB: Ques Sat – Ankle
  • T. Corcoran, OL: out for season – Undisclosed
  • E. Piper, OL: out for season – Undisclosed
  • M. Washington, WR: out for season – Knee
  • D. Singleton, DB: Out indefinitely – Knee
  • A. Gilbert, TE: Out indefinitely – Eligibility
  • D. Bootle II, DB: out for season – Shoulder
  • G. Ervin Jr., RB: out for season – Hip
  • R. Johnson, RB: out for season – Shoulder
  • I. Garcia-Castaneda, WR: out for season – Knee
  • M. Noonan, LB: out for season – Knee
  • B. Tagaloa, DL: out for season – Knee

Wisconsin has their backs against the wall and their only advantage is the fact that they’re at home Saturday. Neither team can get out of their own way and both are in danger of failing to qualify for a bowl game. The Badgers need it more, so have the slightest edge.

Prediction: 20-14 Wisconsin wins

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