Last week, Ohio State shut down Penn State in impressive fashion. This week, the Buckeyes have a prime-time NCAA Football Betting showdown at Wisconsin against an inconsistent Badger team in transition. On Saturday, the Buckeyes had a Big Noon Kickoff matchup against the Penn State Nittany Lions. At stake was a share of the lead in the Big Ten East Division. Ohio State head coach Ryan Day has been feeling the heat in 2023. Thus, he needed a win against the nationally contending Nittany Lions. Day got the win and flashed a dominant defense.
Ohio State Buckeyes vs. Wisconsin Badgers NCAAF Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Saturday, October 28, 2023, 7:30 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Camp Randall Stadium, Madison, WI |
| TV Coverage: | NBC and Peacock |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Ohio State | -14½ -110 | 43½ -110 | -630 |  |
| Wisconsin | +14½ -110 | 43½ -110 | +465 | |
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Ohio State Buckeyes Team Overview
Last game, the Ohio State Buckeyes won 20-12 against the Penn State Nittany Lions as 4-point home favorites. The game went under the sportsbook total of 46. Ohio State has a record of 7-0 straight up, 45-3 against the spread, and 1-6 over/under the total. Ohio State ranks 39th for total offense, 14th for passing, 100th for rushing, and 34th for scoring. Defensively, they rank 5th overall, 6th against the pass, 18th against the rush, and 3rd for points allowed. Also, Ohio State ranks 84th for fewest turnovers lost and 94th for takeaways.
All-American Marvin Harrison Jr. made the difference for No. 3 Ohio State in a pivotal Big Ten matchup. Additionally, the bruising Buckeyes’ defense took care of the rest. Harrison made 11 catches for 162 yards and a late touchdown as Ohio State beat Penn State. The Buckeyes’ defense smothered Drew Allar and the Nittany Lions. As a result, Ohio State’s winning streak increased in the series to seven games. Penn State needed 58 minutes to convert a third or fourth down. And then PSU didn’t get into the end zone until 29 seconds were left in the game. Penn State failed to convert on its first 15 third-down attempts.
Wisconsin Badgers Team Overview
Last game, the Wisconsin Badgers won 25-21 against the Illinois Fighting Illini as 3-point road favorites. The game went over the total of 41. Wisconsin has a record of 5-2 straight up, 2-4-1 against the spread, and 3-4 over/under the total. Wisconsin ranks 66th for total offense, 83rd for passing, 38th for rushing, and 79th for scoring. Defensively, they rank 40th overall, 29th against the pass, 63rd against the rush, and 20th for points allowed. Also, Wisconsin ranks 124th for fewest turnovers lost and 37th for takeaways.
Braedyn Locke threw a 3-yard touchdown pass to offensive lineman Nolan Rucci with 27 seconds left Saturday for the win. Correlate the TD capped an 18-point fourth-quarter explosion by Wisconsin that gave the Badgers a stunning Big Ten win over Illinois. Locke said his throw to a wide-open Rucci in the end zone was high. But Rucci caught the pass that ended a 14-play, 83-yard drive.
Overall, Locke was 21-of-41 passing for 240 yards and two touchdowns in his first start since taking over for the injured Tanner Mordecai. Also, Braelon Allen, the Big Ten’s leading rusher, ran for 145 yards.
Ohio State at Wisconsin SBG Free Picks
As mentioned earlier, the Badgers are missing key players. Ohio State is deeper and faster. Also, the Buckeyes will offer more NCAA Football Betting value as the quality road team.
Ohio State at Wisconsin SBG Best Bet: Ohio State Buckeyes.