Following a lifeless NCAA Football betting loss to Illinois, Wisconsin Badgers did the unthinkable. They fired head coach Paul Chryst. Chryst won nearly 75% of his games, three Big Ten West division titles, and went 6-1 in bowl games. But in this day of massive TV money, there is no loyalty. Instead, there is 100% pressure and demands for immediate success. Wisconsin defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard was one of the most coveted coaches in the country. Now he is on a 7-game audition to get the full-time gig. Leonhard is off to the best possible start to his promotion.
Wisconsin Badgers vs. Michigan State Spartans NCAAF Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Saturday, October 15, 2022, 4 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Spartan Stadium, East Lansing Michigan |
| TV Coverage: | FOX |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Wisconsin | -6½ (-110) | 47½ (-110) | -250 |  |
| Michigan State | +6½ (-110) | 47½ (-110) | +210 | |
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Wisconsin at Michigan State SBG Odds Overview
To be exact, the betting public will struggle with this matchup. Both the Badgers and the Spartans are under offshore bookmaker par this season. Last week the Badgers did win impressively against a bad Northwestern program. Meanwhile, Mel Tucker’s Spartans are fully exposed after going 11-2 last year. Michigan State outkicked its coverage in 2021. This year Sparty has been revealed. Especially on defense.
Wisconsin Badgers Team Overview
Last game, the Wisconsin Badgers won 42-7 against the Northwestern Wildcats as 10-point road favorites. The game went over the total of 44.5. Wisconsin has a record of 3-3 straight up, 3-3 against the spread, and 4-2 over/under the total. Wisconsin ranks 64th for total offense, 77th for passing, 52nd for rushing, and 56th for scoring. Defensively they rank 25th overall, 41st against the pass, 32nd against the rush, and 32nd for points allowed. Also, Wisconsin ranks 61st for fewest turnovers lost and 6th for takeaways.
Graham Mertz threw for a career-high 299 yards with five touchdowns. While Chimere Dike had a career-high 185 yards receiving and three TD catches. Wisconsin dominated interim coach Leonhard’s first game. Overall, Mertz completed 20 of 29 passes. Dike had touchdown receptions of 52 and 21 yards in the first half and a 6-yarder in the fourth quarter. Also, Braelon Allen added 135 yards rushing. Allen threw a 23-yard touchdown late in the second quarter. Wisconsin racked up 515 yards and finished with 193 on the ground.
Michigan State Spartans Team Overview
Last game, the Michigan State Spartans lost 49-20 against the Ohio State Buckeyes as 17.5-point home dogs. The game went over the total of 64.5. Michigan State has a record of 2-4 straight up, 2-4 against the spread, and 2-4 over/under the total. Michigan State ranks 103rd for total offense, 78th for passing, 114th for rushing, and 92nd for scoring. Defensively they rank 114th overall, 122nd against the pass, 86th against the rush, and 75th for points allowed. Also, Michigan State ranks 35th for fewest turnovers lost and 35th for takeaways.
CJ Stroud tied a school record with six touchdown passes. At the same time, TreVeyon Henderson ran for 118 yards and a touchdown before limping off the field in the third quarter. In sum, Stroud was 21 of 26 for 361 yards. Emeka Egbuka had five receptions for 143 yards and a score. Including a 69-yard catch on Stroud’s first throw after his Pick-6 in the second quarter.
Wisconsin at Michigan State SBG Free Picks
As mentioned earlier, Wisconsin has stormed back to NCAA Football Betting life. Michigan State has shown nothing to inspire a recommendation.
Wisconsin at Michigan State SBG Best Bet: Wisconsin Badgers.