Last year, the Wisconsin Badgers were shocked in a week two home loss to the Washington Huskies 17-14 as 17.5-point favorites. Subsequently, Badger head coach Paul Chryst would be fired three weeks later. The College Football Betting loss put the wheels in motion for Chryst to be fired. Now, the UW football program and new head coach Luke Fickell get a chance to even the score. The Badgers have a matchup at Wazzu on Saturday. Last week, UW began the Fickel era with a smashing win over Buffalo.
Wisconsin Badgers vs. Washington State Cougars Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Saturday, September 9, 2023, 7:30 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Martin Stadium, Pullman, WA |
| TV Coverage: | ABC |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Wisconsin | -6½ (-110) | 54½ (-110) | -250 |  |
| Washington | +6½ -(110) | 54½ (-110) | +200 | |
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Wisconsin Badgers Team Overview
Last game, the Wisconsin Badgers won 38-17 against the Buffalo Bison as 28.5-point home favorites. The game went over the sportsbook total of 52.5. Wisconsin has a record of 1-0 straight up, 0-1 against the spread, and 1-0 over/under the total. Wisconsin ranks 24th for total offense, 90th for passing, 8th for rushing, and 48th for scoring. Defensively, they rank 63rd overall, 64th against the pass, 72nd against the rush, and 63rd for points allowed. Also, Wisconsin ranks 73rd for fewest turnovers lost and 123rd for takeaways.
Namely, Chez Mellusi ran for 157 yards and two touchdowns. At the same time, Braelon Allen added 141 yards and two more scores. No. 19 Wisconsin started the first season of Luke Fickell’s coaching tenure with a 38-17 victory over Buffalo on Saturday. Since taking over the program last December, Fickell coached his first regular-season game. Following a six-season run at Cincinnati. He was with Wisconsin for the Guaranteed Rate Bowl victory over Oklahoma State last season. The sellout at Camp Randall Stadium was the first in Wisconsin since 2009.
Chez Mellusi had an 89-yard touchdown run to make it 21-10 in the third quarter. In sum, he had 13 carries. Also, Allen had 14 rushes and caught seven passes for 25 yards. SMU transfer Tanner Mordecai threw for 189 yards, a touchdown, and two interceptions in his first start for the Badgers. The Badgers had 101 yards rushing in the first half. But found their footing on the ground in the third with 150 yards in the quarter.
Washington State Cougar Team Overview
Last game, the Washington State Cougars won 50-24 against the Colorado State Rams as 8-point road favorites. The game went over the total of 53.5. Washington State has a record of 1-0 straight up, 1-0 against the spread, and 1-0 over/under the total. Washington State ranks 13th for total offense, 4th for passing, 108th for rushing, and 15th for scoring. Defensively, they rank 80th overall, 114th against the pass, 9th against the rush, and 84th for points allowed. Also, Washington State ranks 124th for fewest turnovers lost and 58th for takeaways.
Wazzu QB Cameron Ward threw three touchdowns and ran for another. In comparison, Jaden Hicks returned an interception 37 yards for a touchdown. Ward was 37 of 49 for 451 yards passing. Including touchdowns of 3 yards to Kyle Williams, 12 yards to Nakia Watson, and 25 yards to Josh Kelly. Also, Ward rushed for 40 yards. Including a 1-yard score.
Lincoln Victor led a productive group of Washington State playmakers with 11 catches for 168 yards. In contrast, Dean Janikowski kicked a career-best 55-yard field goal. And then John Mateer, who spelled Ward several times, had touchdown runs of 1 and 3 yards.
Wisconsin at Washington State SBG Free Picks
On this occasion, Wisconsin will offer more College Football Betting value as the revenge-seeking quality road team.
Wisconsin at Washington State SBG Best Bet: Wisconsin Badgers.