Wisconsin (1-0) vs South Dakota (0-0)
Game Info: Saturday, September 7, 2024 at 3:30 pm (Camp Randall Stadium)
Betting Odds: Wisconsin -22 / South Dakota +22 --- Over/Under: 47 Click Here for the Latest Odds
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The South Dakota Coyotes and the Wisconsin Badgers meet in week 2 college football action from Camp Randall Stadium on Saturday afternoon. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a South Dakota vs. Wisconsin prediction.
South Dakota Recap
The South Dakota Coyotes come into this one looking to build on a season-opening 45-3 win over Northern State last time out. After this matchup, South Dakota will travel on the road to take on the Vikings of Portland State.
Coyotes Tune Up Against Northern State
Aidan Bouman threw for 85 yards on 9 of 12 passing while Charles Pierre Jr. had 136 rushing yards with 2 TDs and Travis Theis added 86 rushing yards and an interception. L.J. Phillips also chipped in 34 rushing yards and a touchdown as well. Carter Bell led South Dakota with 3 receptions for 32 yards as well in the winning effort. On defense, Jacob Clark and Dennis Shorter each recorded an interception for the Coyotes in the win.
Why the South Dakota Coyotes will win
- Wisconsin has failed to cover the spread in each of its last eight games as a home favorite.
- The underdog has covered the spread in five of Wisconsin's last six games at Camp Randall Stadium.
Wisconsin Recap
The Wisconsin Badgers enter this one hoping to build on their season-opening 28-14 win over Western Michigan last time out. After this game, Wisconsin welcomes Alabama to Camp Randall.
Badgers Stymie Western Michigan
Tyler Van Dyke threw for 192 yards on 21 of 36 passing while also rushing for 21 yards and a touchdown. Chez Mellusi led the Badgers on the ground with 19 carries for 74 yards and a score while Tawee Walker chipped in 66 rushing yards and a touchdown. Will Pauling led the Badgers in receiving with 6 grabs for 60 yards while Bryson Green added 4 receptions for 39 yards. On defense, Hunter Wohler and Nyzier Fourqurean each had a team-high 7 total tackles while Elijah Hills added a sack and Xavier Lucas recorded an interception.
Why the Wisconsin Badgers will win
- Wisconsin has won each of its last four home games against non-conference opponents.
South Dakota Vs. Wisconsin Prediction
I’m on the under here. I think this is a tricky spot for Wisconsin with a sleepy spot against South Dakota before their game with Alabama, but it also wouldn’t surprise me if South Dakota struggled to the point that Wisconsin would get the win with relative ease. Something like a 31-6 kind of win. Either way, I don’t expect a ton of offense in this game so I’m rolling with the under here.
Chris’s Pick Under 47
AUTHOR: Chris Ruffolo
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