Wisconsin vs Northwestern Prediction College Football Picks 10/19/24

The Wisconsin Badgers and Northwestern Wildcats meet Saturday in week 8 college football action at Lanny and Sharon Martin Stadium. Here’s a Wisconsin vs Northwestern Prediction. This article will include a Wisconsin vs Northwestern Pick.

Wisconsin Badgers Betting Preview

The Wisconsin Badgers beat Purdue and Rutgers, and they play Penn State next. Wisconsin has won 4 of its last 6 road games. Braedyn Locke is completing 59.5 percent of his passes for 904 yards, 6 touchdowns, and 4 interceptions. Vinny Anthony II and Will Pauling have combined for 538 receiving yards and 4 touchdowns, while Trech Kekahuna has 14 receptions.

The Wisconsin Badgers ground game is averaging 172 yards per contest, and Tawee Walker leads the way with 439 yards and 9 touchdowns. Defensively, Wisconsin is allowing 23 points and 301.7 yards per game. Jaheim Thomas leads the Wisconsin Badgers with 36 tackles, Elijah Hills has 2 sacks and Preston Zachman has 2 interceptions.

Northwestern Wildcats Betting Preview

The Northwestern Wildcats lost to Indiana, beat Maryland, and they play Iowa next. The Northwestern Wildcats have won 5 of their last 7 home games. Jack Lausch is completing 53.5 percent of his passes for 726 yards, 4 touchdowns, and 2 interceptions. Bryce Kirtz and A.J. Henning have combined for 748 receiving yards and 3 touchdowns, while Thomas Gordon has 10 receptions.

The Northwestern Wildcats ground game is averaging 119.5 yards per contest, and Cam Porter leads the way with 272 yards and 5 touchdowns. Defensively, Northwestern is allowing 19 points and 348.7 yards per game. Xander Mueller leads the Northwestern Wildcats with 41 tackles, Aidan Hubbard has 3 sacks and Theran Johnson has 1 interception.

Why the Wisconsin Badgers will win

• Wisconsin has won five of its last six road games in October.
• Wisconsin has covered the spread in five of its last six road games in October.
• Northwestern has failed to cover the spread in four of its last five home games in October.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Wisconsin’s last four October road games against non-AP-ranked teams has gone OVER the total points line.
• Six of Northwestern’s last seven October games as an underdog against non-AP-ranked teams have gone OVER the total points line.

Matchup/League Facts

• Northwestern ranks T15th among FBS teams for H2 opponent points per game this season (7.2).
• Northwestern ranks 120th among FBS teams for yards per game this season (299.5).
• Wisconsin ranks 17th among FBS teams for passing yards allowed per game this season (168.2).
• Wisconsin ranks 19th among FBS teams for H1 opponent points per game this season (7.8).

Wisconsin vs Northwestern Prediction

The Wisconsin Badgers are coming off back-to-back blowout wins and are getting respect from oddsmakers. However, let’s pump the brakes a bit. Wisconsin is 2-9-1 ATS in its last 12 games as a favorite of 7 or more points. The Northwestern Wildcats have played their best ball at home dating back to last season, and they’ve covered 8 of their last 11 games as an underdog. Also, the underdog has covered 7 of the last 10 games between Northwestern and Wisconsin. A free touchdown at home with Northwestern? I’ll take it.

Randy Chambers's Pick: Northwestern +7