| MATCHUP | Wisconsin Badgers | UCLA Bruins |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 4-1 | 5-0 |
| Spread | +2.5 -105 | -2.5 -115 |
| Moneyline | +120 | -142 |
| Total | Over 43.5 (-115) | Under 43.5 (-105) |
| Where | Rose Bowl, Pasadena, CA | |
| When | Saturday, October 17, 2026 | |
| Time | 07:30 PM EDT | |
| TV | NBC | |
In this article, we will formulate a Wisconsin vs UCLA Prediction for this College Football Week 7 matchup on Saturday, October 17th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Football matchup.
UCLA Bruins Preview
UCLA has a 5-0 record and a 3-0 record in the Big Ten. They are coming off a 17-15 road win against Oregon and will face Michigan State and Nevada next.
Offensively, UCLA averages 39.2 points per game, ranking 18th in the nation, while defensively, they allow 18 points per game, which is 30th. UCLA averages 458.2 total yards per game (205 passing and 253.2 rushing), while allowing 308 total yards per game (87.6 rushing and 220.4 passing).
Nico Iamaleava leads UCLA with 982 passing yards with 62.1% completed passes and 4 touchdowns. Wayne Knight leads the team in rushing yards with 548, while Semaj Morgan has a team-high 229 receiving yards and 19 receptions. Defensively, Samuel Omosigho has a team-high 42 total tackles (27 of them solo), while Samuel Omosigho leads the team with 3 sacks.
Wisconsin Badgers Preview
Wisconsin has a 4-1 record and a 2-0 record in the Big Ten. They are coming off a 31-3 home win against Michigan State and will face USC and Iowa next.
Offensively, Wisconsin averages 31.6 points per game, ranking 58th in the nation, while defensively, they allow 16.6 points per game, which is 24th. Wisconsin averages 379.4 total yards per game (226.4 passing and 153 rushing), while allowing 267.2 total yards per game (114.6 rushing and 152.6 passing).
Colton Joseph leads Wisconsin with 1,132 passing yards with 56.6% completed passes and 10 touchdowns and a team-high 262 rushing yards, while Tyrell Henry has a team-high 339 receiving yards and 26 receptions. Defensively, Cooper Catalano has a team-high 45 total tackles (18 of them solo), while Sebastian Cheeks leads the team with 2.5 sacks.
Wisconsin Badgers @ UCLA Bruins Betting Trends: Week 7
Why the UCLA Bruins will win
- UCLA has won each of its last five games.
- Wisconsin has lost each of its last five October games against AP-ranked teams.
- UCLA has covered the spread in each of its last six games.
- Wisconsin has lost the first half in each of its last eight games against AP-ranked teams.
- UCLA has won the first quarter in three of its last four games as a top-15 AP-ranked team against a non-AP-ranked team.
Why the Wisconsin Badgers will win
- Wisconsin has won each of its last four games.
- UCLA has lost five of its last six October games as a top-15 AP-ranked team.
- Wisconsin has covered the spread in eight of its last nine road games in October.
- UCLA has failed to cover the spread in six of its last seven October home games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Wisconsin has won the first half in each of its last four games in California.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Wisconsin’s last seven games in October have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of UCLA’s last five October games as a favorite have gone UNDER the total points line.
UCLA Bruins Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 7, Ta’Shawn James ranks T2nd amongst FBS players for interceptions (4) this season.
Wisconsin Badgers Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 7, Tyrell Henry leads Wisconsin for receptions (26) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- UCLA ranks 1st among FBS teams for Q4 points per game this season (16.6).
- UCLA ranks 1st among FBS teams for average point differential in fourth quarters this season (+11.4).
- Wisconsin ranks T1st among FBS teams for red zone percentage this season (100.0).
- Wisconsin ranks 9th among FBS teams for passing yards allowed per game this season (152.6).
Wisconsin vs UCLA Prediction
In this Wisconsin vs UCLA prediction, UCLA is coming as -2.5 home favorites. Both teams have been excellent this season but UCLA has been undefeated and is also a perfect 5-0 against the spread and a top-30 squad in the entire country both offensively and defensively. It has score 52+ points in two of its last three games while having allowed 15 points or fewer in three of its last four. Wisconsin has been in very good form as well, but I cannot go up against the red-hot UCLA in their home court. Take UCLA and lay the short number.