Middle Tennessee (0-1) vs Wisconsin (1-0)
September 6, 2025 at 04:00 PM EDT
The Line: Betting Odds: Wisconsin -28.5 — Over/Under: +46.5
The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders and Wisconsin Badgers meet Saturday in college football action at Rice Stadium. Here’s a Middle Tennessee vs Wisconsin Prediction. This article will include a Middle Tennessee vs Wisconsin Pick.
Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders Betting Preview
The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders just lost to Austin Peay and play Nevada and Marshall next. Middle Tennessee has lost 4 straight games. Nicholas Vattiato is completing 41.7 percent of his passes for 104 yards, 2 touchdowns, and 0 interceptions. Nahzae Cox and Jekail Middlebrook have combined for 71 receiving yards and 2 touchdowns, while Amorion Walker has 2 receptions.
The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders ground game is averaging 44 yards per contest, and Jekail Middlebrook leads the way with 48 yards on 11 carries. Defensively, Middle Tennessee is allowing 34 points and 343 yards per game. Parker Hughes leads the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders with 9 tackles, Zeion Simpson-Smith has 1 sack and Jackson Lowe has 1 pass deflection.
Wisconsin Badgers Betting Preview
The Wisconsin Badgers beat Miami OH, and they play Alabama and Maryland next. Wisconsin has lost 5 of its last 6 games. Danny O’Neil is completing 63.2 percent of his passes for 120 yards, 1 touchdown and 1 interception. Vinny Anthony II and Grant Stec have combined for 88 receiving yards and 1 touchdown, while Jayden Ballard has 3 receptions.
The Wisconsin Badgers ground game is averaging 165 yards per contest, and Dilin Jones leads the way with 73 yards on 14 carries. Defensively, Wisconsin is allowing 0 points and 117 yards per game. Sebastian Cheeks leads the Wisconsin Badgers with 4 tackles, Christian Alliegro has 1 sack and Preston Zachman has 2 interceptions.
Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders @ Wisconsin Badgers Betting Trends: Week 2
Why the Wisconsin Badgers will win
- Middle Tennessee has lost each of its last six games in September.
- Wisconsin has won 24 of its last 27 September games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Middle Tennessee has failed to cover the spread in each of its last five road openers as an underdog.
- Wisconsin has won the first half in 30 of its last 37 games against non-conference opponents.
Why the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders will win
- Wisconsin has lost three of its last four home games.
- Wisconsin has failed to cover the spread in each of its last six games against non-conference opponents at Camp Randall Stadium.
- Middle Tennessee has covered the spread in three of its last four September road games against non-AP-ranked teams.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Middle Tennessee’s last five September games as a road underdog against non-AP-ranked teams have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of Wisconsin’s last four games at Camp Randall Stadium have gone UNDER the total points line.
Wisconsin Badgers Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 2, Dilin Jones ranks T1st amongst qualified players for catch rate (100.0%) this season.
Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 2, Rickey Hunt Jr. ranks T1st amongst qualified players for catch rate (100.0%) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- Wisconsin ranks T1st among FBS teams for Q2 opponent points per game this season (0.0).
- Wisconsin ranks T1st among FBS teams for Q3 opponent points per game this season (0.0).
- Middle Tennessee ranks T131st among FBS teams for average point differential in first quarters this season (-14.0).
- Middle Tennessee ranks 131st among FBS teams for time of possession per game this season (21:18).
Middle Tennessee vs Wisconsin Prediction
I’m not excited to lay this massive line with Wisconsin, a team that’s had issues offensively and usually doesn’t have the horses to cover big numbers. Wisconsin is 2-7 ATS in its last 9 games as a double-digit favorite. This is also a look ahead spot for Wisconsin, with Alabama on deck. However, Middle Tennessee just looked lifeless against Austin Peay, so I doubt this is going to be any better. Wisconsin has to find some confidence before next week, and it can gain some by beating up on little MTSU. There are better games out there to bet, but if forced to pick, I’ll lay the points with Wisconsin.