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The Wisconsin Badgers (5-5) face a Big Ten matchup versus the Nebraska Cornhuskers (5-5).
Wisconsin vs. Nebraska Odds
Point Spread
The spread for this matchup is set at 6.5 points, with sportsbooks listing Wisconsin as the favorites.
Moneyline
As for the moneyline, Wisconsin has -250 odds to pick up the win, while Nebraska is listed at +200 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the total for the game is set at 37 points.
Game Info
How to Watch Wisconsin vs. Nebraska Live?
- Game Day: Saturday, November 18, 2023
- Game Time: 7:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: NBC
- Location: Madison, Wisconsin
- Stadium: Camp Randall Stadium
Betting Preview
Wisconsin
Wisconsin is averaging 372.6 yards per game on offense (79th in the FBS), and ranks 35th on defense, yielding 334.1 yards allowed per game. Wisconsin is compiling 22.2 points per game on offense (105th in the FBS), and ranks 28th defensively with 19.6 points allowed per game. Wisconsin is putting up 218.0 passing yards per game offensively this season (79th in the FBS), and is surrendering 198.5 passing yards per game (28th) on the defensive side of the ball. From an offensive standpoint, Wisconsin ranks 72nd in the FBS with 154.6 rushing yards per game. Meanwhile, the defensive unit ranks 43rd in rushing yards allowed per contest (135.6). Wisconsin is putting up a 43.9% third-down conversion rate on offense (29th in the FBS), and ranks 85th on defense with a 40.1% third-down conversion rate allowed. With 12 forced turnovers (47th in the FBS) against seven turnovers committed (14th in the FBS), Wisconsin’s +5 turnover margin is the 21st-best in college football.
Nebraska
Nebraska ranks 16th-worst in total yards per game on offense (314.9), but at least it has been playing well on the other side of the ball, ranking 16th-best in total yards allowed per game (306.9). While Nebraska’s offense has been stuck in neutral, ranking 13th-worst with 18.9 points per game, its defense ranks 17th-best with only 18.2 points ceded per contest. Nebraska’s passing game has not been getting things done, ranking fifth-worst in the FBS with 127.3 passing yards per game. It has been more productive on the defensive side of the ball, allowing 227.3 passing yards per contest (72nd-ranked). Nebraska ranks 27th in the FBS with 187.6 rushing yards per game, but it has been carried by its defense, which ranks fifth-best by giving up just 79.6 rushing yards per game. With a 36.3% third-down conversion rate on offense, Nebraska ranks 96th in the FBS. On defense, it ranks 47th, surrendering a 36.1% third-down rate. Nebraska has forced nine turnovers this season and have turned it over 19 times, resulting in a -10 turnover margin that is third-worst in the FBS.
Wisconsin vs. Nebraska Betting Analysis
Wisconsin Betting Insights
Wisconsin is 4-6-0 against the spread this season. Wisconsin has an ATS record of 2-5 when playing as at least 6.5-point favorites. Wisconsin games have finished with a final combined score above the over/under three times this season. The Badgers have compiled a 5-4 record in games they were listed as the moneyline favorite (winning 55.6% of those games). The Badgers have gone 1-3 in games they have played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -250 or shorter (50%).
Nebraska Betting Insights
Nebraska is 4-6-0 against the spread this year. Nebraska has an ATS record of 1-1 when playing as at least 6.5-point underdogs. Nebraska’s games have finished with a final combined score above the over/under four times this year. This season, the Cornhuskers have won two out of the six games in which they’ve been the underdog. The Cornhuskers have been at least a +200 moneyline underdog two times this season, but lost all of those games.
Wisconsin vs. Nebraska Against The Spread & Betting Records
Wisconsin
| Overall | Home | Away | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Point Total AVG | 48.1 | 47.3 | 49.1 |
| Implied Total AVG | 30.0 | 31.7 | 27.5 |
| ATS Record | 4-6-0 | 2-4-0 | 2-2-0 |
| Over/Under Record | 3-7-0 | 1-5-0 | 2-2-0 |
| Moneyline Favorite Record | 5-4 | 3-2 | 2-2 |
| Moneyline Underdog Record | 0-1 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
Nebraska
| Overall | Home | Away | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Point Total AVG | 42.5 | 41.4 | 44.0 |
| Implied Total AVG | 25.4 | 26.3 | 24.0 |
| ATS Record | 4-6-0 | 2-4-0 | 2-2-0 |
| Over/Under Record | 4-6-0 | 3-3-0 | 1-3-0 |
| Moneyline Favorite Record | 3-1 | 3-0 | 0-1 |
| Moneyline Underdog Record | 2-4 | 1-2 | 1-2 |
Players to Watch
Wisconsin
- Braelon Allen has been helping the offense on the ground, rushing for 757 yards and eight touchdowns in nine games.
- In addition to the stats he’s posted on the ground, Allen has 25 grabs (on zero targets) for 105 yards and zero touchdowns.
- Tanner Mordecai has played seven games in 2023, and he’s aired it out for 1,383 passing yards, three touchdowns, three interceptions and a 64.7% completion percentage.
- As a runner, Mordecai has rushed for 186 yards (3.2 YPC) and four touchdowns.
- Will Pauling has been a key part of the Badgers’ offense in 2023, registering 56 catches for 596 yards and three touchdowns.
- In four games for the Badgers, Chez Mellusi has collected 306 rushing yards (6.0 yards per carry) and four touchdowns.
- Hunter Wohler has hit the gridiron for nine games, amassing one sack to go with three TFL, 68 tackles, and two interceptions for the Badgers.
- The Badgers’ defense has been helped by Jake Chaney, who has played nine games and posted three sacks to go with three TFL and 53 tackles.
- The Badgers’ defense has been helped by the contributions of Ricardo Hallman, who has suited up for nine games and registered five interceptions to go along with 19 tackles, one TFL, and five passes defended.
- Jordan Turner, as part of the Badgers’ defensive unit, has totaled two sacks to go with 47 tackles in nine games.
Nebraska
- Heinrich Haarberg has seven TD passes and seven interceptions in 10 games, completing 49.0% of his throws for 967 yards (96.7 per game).
- On the ground, Haarberg has scored five touchdowns and picked up 483 yards.
- On the ground, Anthony Grant has scored three touchdowns and picked up 364 yards (40.4 per game).
- On the ground, Emmett Johnson has scored two touchdowns and picked up 334 yards (41.8 per game).
- Thomas Fidone II has 20 receptions for 228 yards (25.3 per game) and four touchdowns in nine games.
- Isaac Gifford has amassed one interception to go with 58 tackles, one TFL, and three passes defended in 10 games for the Cornhuskers.
- In 10 games for the Cornhuskers, Omar Brown has amassed one interception to go with 35 tackles, one TFL, and one pass defended.
- Malcolm Hartzog has one TFL and 37 tackles in 10 games.
- The Cornhuskers’ Quinton Newsome has delivered 33 tackles, one TFL, and one interception in eight games.
Wisconsin vs. Nebraska Predictions and Pick
Wisconsin vs. Nebraska betting card
- Pick ATS:
Nebraska (+6.5)
- Pick OU: Over (37)
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Our pick to win this contest is Wisconsin, and we expect that Nebraska will cover the spread (Wisconsin -6.5). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going over the posted total of 37 points.