At the onset of the season, Wisconsin stumbled out of the gate with a lost identity. Five-star recruit Graham Mertz was the highest-ranked quarterback recruit in school history. As a result, coach Paul Chryst adjusted his offense. Instead of the traditional power running strategy for a prototypical game manager quarterback, the Badgers were less physical. Chryst changed the playbook with more emphasis on passing. And the College Football odds results were a disaster. But after a 1-3 start, Chryst went back to Wisconsin’s tried-and-true Neanderball ways. And with their identity back, the Badgers began to win.
Northwestern Wildcats vs. Wisconsin Badgers NCAAF Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Saturday, November 13, 2021, noon ET |
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| Location: | Camp Randall Stadium, Madison Wisconsin |
| Northwestern at Wisconsin TV Coverage: | ESPN |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Northwestern | +24½ (-110) | 41 (-110) | +1400 |  |
| Wisconsin | -24½ (-110) | 41 (-110) | -2500 | |
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Northwestern Wildcats at Wisconsin Badgers SBG Odds Overview
Veteran gamblers know that the Wildcats are often a thorn in Wisconsin’s side. And the Badgers closest rival by proximity. However, the improved sportsbook play of Wisconsin has impressed the betting public. The Badgers have their DNA back, and it shows. Squares are always like Wisconsin at Camp Randall Stadium. Sharps may look at Northwestern as a tenacious underdog.
Northwestern Wildcats Team Overview
Last week Northwestern lost to Iowa 17-12 as a 12-point home dog. The game went under the total of 40.5. As a result, Northwestern is 3-6 straight up, 3-6 against the spread, and 4-5 over/under. Overall, the Wildcats rank 107th for total offense and 120th for scoring offense. Defensively, Northwestern ranks 93rd overall and 69th for points allowed.
On the whole, there were too many good players lost from last year’s Northwestern division title team.
Wisconsin Badgers Team Overview
Last week, Wisconsin blew out Rutgers 52-3 as a 13-point road favorite. The Badgers and Scarlet Knights game went over the total of 37.5. Now Wisconsin has a record of 6-3 straight up, 5-4 against the spread, and 4-5 over/under. UW ranks 87th for total offense and 88th for scoring offense. While defensively, the Badgers rank 1st overall and 4th for points allowed.
UW QB Graham Mertz threw a season-high three touchdown passes. And then Wisconsin won its fifth straight game to become bowl eligible for the 20th consecutive year. Following a 1-3 start, the Badgers control their own Big Ten championship destiny.
The win over Rutgers might have been the most complete of the season for the Badgers. They got contributions from all three phases of the game. In sum, Wisconsin totaled 579 yards in total offense and limiting Rutgers to 207.
Chez Mellusi, Braelon Allen, and Jackson Acker each ran for a touchdown. Also, cornerback Caesar Williams highlighted a dominant performance by the Badgers’ top-ranked defense by returning an interception 29 yards for a TD.
Northwestern Wildcats at Wisconsin Badgers Against the Spread
- Northwestern is 6-1 against the spread vs. Wisconsin
- The Wildcats and the Badgers are 1-7 over/under the total
- At Wisconsin, Northwestern is 3-1 vs. the odds against the Badgers
- These two teams are 1-3 over/under the total at Wisconsin
Northwestern Wildcats at Wisconsin Badgers SBG Free Picks
As mentioned earlier, the Wildcats have been a thorn in the side of Wisconsin. Especially at Camp Randall Stadium. Public College Football odds money will make the Badgers too expensive. Thus, a valued opening exists for Northwestern.
Northwestern at Wisconsin SBG Best Bet: Northwestern Wildcats.