Wisconsin vs. Buffalo: College Football Betting Picks, Predictions and Tips – September 2, 2023

The No. 19 Wisconsin Badgers (0-0) face the Buffalo Bulls (0-0) on Saturday, September 2, 2023 at Camp Randall Stadium. The Badgers are without a doubt the favorites in this one, with the spread posted at 28 points. The over/under for the outing is 53.5 points.

Wisconsin vs. Buffalo Odds

Computer Pick

Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.

Team Stat Comparison (2022)

Wisconsin vs. Buffalo Betting Insights (2022)

Wisconsin Stats and Trends

• Wisconsin won six games against the spread last season, failing to cover seven times.
• The Badgers were favored by 28 points or more two times last season, and covered the spread in both.
• Last season, the combined scoring went over the point total seven times in Wisconsin games.
• In four of 13 games last season, the Badgers and their opponents went over 53.5 points.
• Wisconsin had an average point total of 45.2 in its outings last season, 8.3 fewer points than this game’s over/under.

Buffalo Stats and Trends (2022)

• Buffalo won seven games against the spread last year, failing to cover or pushing six times.
• Last year, seven Buffalo games hit the over.
• The Bulls played seven games last season that had more than 53.5 combined points scored.
• Buffalo’s contests last year had a 56.3-point average over/under, 2.8 more points than this game’s point total.

Wisconsin Players to Watch (2022 Stats)

• Graham Mertz threw for 2,136 yards last season (178.0 per game) while completing 57.3% of his passes (164-for-286), with 19 touchdowns and 10 interceptions.
• A season ago Braelon Allen picked up 1,237 rushing yards (103.1 per game) and scored 11 touchdowns.
• Last year Chez Mellusi ran for 473 yards on 112 carries (52.6 yards per game), with two rushing touchdowns.
• Last year Chimere Dike reeled in 47 passes for 689 yards (57.4 per game) while scoring six touchdowns.
• Skyler Bell’s stat line last year showed 30 grabs for 444 yards and five touchdowns. He averaged 34.2 yards per game.
• Keontez Lewis caught 20 passes for 313 yards and three touchdowns, averaging 26.1 yards per game.
• Nick Herbig put together a solid body of work a year ago, notching 10 sacks, 13 TFL and 44 tackles.
• Maema Njongmeta’s 2022 campaign saw him total 92 tackles, nine TFL, three sacks, and one interception.
• John Torchio intercepted five passes while adding 63 tackles, two TFL, one sack, and six passes defended a season ago.

Buffalo Players to Watch (2022 Stats)

• Last year Cole Snyder racked up 3,030 passing yards (233.1 per game) while going 271-for-460 (58.9%) and throwing for 18 touchdowns with eight interceptions. He tacked on 146 rushing yards on 110 carries and four TDs.
• Michael Washington rushed for 625 yards on 150 attempts (48.1 yards per game) and scored seven touchdowns a season ago.
• Last season Ron Cook Jr. ran for 600 yards on 139 carries (60.0 yards per game), with four rushing touchdowns. He also caught 16 passes for 207.
• Last season Justin Marshall was targeted zero times and recorded 64 catches for 837 yards and nine touchdowns.
• Quian Williams also tacked on 61 grabs for 743 yards and five touchdowns. He was targeted zero times, and posted 57.2 receiving yards per game.
• Jamari Gassett caught 28 passes on zero targets for 347 yards and two touchdowns, averaging 34.7 receiving yards per game.
• Last season Shaun Dolac collected four sacks, 11 TFL and 144 tackles.
• Marcus Fuqua picked off seven passes while adding 62 tackles, two TFL, and five passes defended a season ago.