Whether Jayden Daniels plays or not, the Wisconsin defense will be a good College Football Betting test for the LSU Tigers offense. While this is not the LSU vs Notre Dame game fans were hoping for, the ReliaQuest Bowl gives the Tigers a great opportunity to reach the 10-win mark. Specifically, The LSU Tigers are slated to play the Wisconsin Badgers in the ReliaQuest Bowl on New Year’s Day. The Badgers finished their season 7-5, losing to Washington State, Iowa, Ohio State, Indiana, and Northwestern. Wisconsin has the 16th best.
ReliaQuest Bowl Wisconsin vs. LSU Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Monday, January 1, 2024, 12 p.m. ET. |
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| Location: | Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, FL. |
| TV Coverage: | ESPN2 |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Wisconsin | +10½ -110 | 56 -110 | +315 |  |
| LSU | -10½ -110 | 56 -110 | -410 | |
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ReliaQuest Bowl Format
At the onset the ReliaQuest Bowl was originally founded as the Hall of Fame Bowl in 1986. The Outback Bowl took over as title sponsor in 1996 and has been in that role until this year when ReliaQuest took over. Currently, the bowl has conference tie-ins with the Big Ten and SEC, with a payout of $6.4 million.
ReliaQuest Bowl Recent Results
The 2021 Outback Bowl was not one of the best matchups in the game. To illuminate, it had an Ole Miss team with a losing record facing Indiana. The Hoosiers entered the game as an 8-point online betting favorite, but Mississippi proved they belonged in a bowl game and dominated Indiana throughout.
Lane Kiffin’s offense proved too much for Indiana, and the Rebels got a 26-20 win. Mississippi quarterback Matt Corral was named the MVP. In sum, he was 30-of-44 for 342 yards and two touchdowns. Mississippi State beat Illinois in 2022 as they dedicated the win to their fallen late coach, Mike Leach.
ReliaQuest Bowl Past Winners
The South Carolina Gamecocks have the most Outback Bowl wins with four. Their most unforgettable win was in 2013 when they defeated the Michigan Wolverines 33-28 in the final seconds. Most notable in that game was Jadeveon Clowney’s devastating hit on Michigan’s Vincent Smith, which caused a fumble as Smith’s helmet flew 5 yards backward. It’s one of the most famous tackles in college football history.
ReliaQuest Bowl Matchup
Last game, the LSU Tigers won 42-30 against the Texas A&M Aggies as 10.5-point home favorites. The game went over the total of 66. LSU has a record of 9-3 straight up, 8-4 against the spread, and 11-1 over/under the total. LSU ranks 1st for total offense, 4th for passing, 7th for rushing, and 1st for scoring. Defensively, they rank 104th overall, 107th against the pass, 90th against the rush, and 82nd for points allowed. Also, LSU ranks 14th for fewest turnovers lost and 70th for takeaways.
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Last game, the Wisconsin Badgers won 28-14 against the Minnesota Golden Gophers as 2.5-point road favorites. The game went under the College Football Betting total of 43.5. Wisconsin has a record of 7-5 straight up, 4-6-2 against the spread, and 4-8 over/under the total. Wisconsin ranks 77th for total offense, 89th for passing, 61st for rushing, and 123rd for scoring. Defensively, they rank 32nd overall, 27th against the pass, 45th against the rush, and 20th for points allowed. Also, Wisconsin ranks 128th for fewest turnovers lost and 36th for takeaways.
ReliaQuest Bowl Prediction
In this situation, Wisconsin, which is perpetually underestimated, offers more value.