Data Skrive:
At Lanny and Sharon Martin Athletics Facility on Saturday, the Wisconsin Badgers (4-2) play the Northwestern Wildcats (3-3).
The Wildcats are expected to lose (currently +7.5) against the Badgers (with an over/under of 41.5 points).
Read on for our betting preview for this season, and discover all of our predictions here, too!
Wisconsin -7.5 vs. Northwestern
Wisconsin vs. Northwestern Betting Odds
- Spread favorite: Badgers (-7.5)
- Moneyline: Badgers (-333), Wildcats (+260)
- Total: 41.5 points
- TV Channel: Big Ten Network
- Live Stream: Fubo (Watch for free)
Wisconsin vs. Northwestern Betting Stats and Info
In six opportunities, the Badgers have won just twice against the spread. The Badgers have won one game against the spread when favored by 7.5 points or more (in three games). Wisconsin has been listed the moneyline favorite three times this season, and has recorded a 3-0 record in those matchups. Northwestern has won twice against the spread this season (2-4-0). The Wildcats’ record against the spread, as underdogs by 7.5 points or more, is 1-2. Northwestern’s record is 1-2 in games it’ve played as the underdog this year.
Wisconsin vs. Northwestern Recent Stats and Trends
Wisconsin Badgers
- Wisconsin has covered the spread twice, and is 2-1 overall, over its past three contests.
- Wisconsin has gone over the total in each of its past three contests.
- Wisconsin’s scoring over its last three games is 4.8 points more than the 41.5 over/under listed for this matchup.
Northwestern Wildcats
- Northwestern has one win against the spread, and is 2-1 overall, over its past three contests.
- In its past three contests, Northwestern has gone over the total twice.
- Northwestern has averaged a total of 42.7 combined points over its last three games, 1.2 greater than this game’s over/under of 41.5.
Wisconsin vs. Northwestern Key Players
Wisconsin Badgers
- Braedyn Locke has registered 904 passing yards (150.7 per game) while completing 66 of 111 throws (59.5%), with six touchdowns and four interceptions.
- Tawee Walker has taken 81 carries for a team-high 439 rushing yards (73.2 per game) and nine touchdowns.
- So far this year Cade Yacamelli has rushed for 264 yards (44 per game), with one touchdown.
- Vinny Anthony has hauled in 11 passes for a team-high 287 yards plus two touchdowns. He averages 47.8 receiving yards per game.
- Will Pauling has been targeted 40 times and tacked on 251 yards (on 25 catches) plus two touchdowns.
- Trech Kekahuna has caught 14 passes on 24 targets for 215 yards and two touchdowns.
- Christian Alliegro has two sacks to lead the team, and has also added three TFL and 13 tackles.
- Jaheim Thomas has collected 29 tackles, one TFL, and one sack, and he’s tops on his team in tackles.
- Preston Zachman has picked off two passes to lead the team while adding 21 tackles, two TFL, and two passes defended.
Northwestern Wildcats
- Jack Lausch has 726 passing yards (121 per game), four touchdowns and two interceptions. He also has 141 rushing yards on 37 carries with one touchdown.
- Cam Porter has churned out a team-best 271 rushing yards (45.2 per game) and five touchdowns.
- Bryce Kirtz has reeled in 25 passes for a team best 391 yards. He has been targeted 49 times, and averages 65.2 yards per game.
- A.J. Henning has been targeted 52 times, and tacked on 357 yards (on 34 catches) and three touchdowns.
- Thomas Gordon has 106 receiving yards on 10 receptions (15 targets).
- This season Aidan Hubbard leads the team with three sacks and has added three TFL and 11 tackles.
- Xander Mueller has collected 32 tackles, two TFL, and one sack this season, leading his team in tackles.
- In terms of picks, Devin Turner leads the team with one interception this season and has added 24 tackles, one TFL, and one pass defended.