The No. 19 Wisconsin Badgers (1-0) square off against the Washington State Cougars (1-0) on Saturday, September 9, 2023 at Martin Stadium. The Badgers are listed as favorites in this one, with the spread sitting at 5.5 points. The over/under is set at 58 in the contest.
Wisconsin vs. Washington State Odds
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | -5.5 | -110 | -110 | 58 | -108 | -112 |
Computer Pick
| ATS | Total | Score prediction |
|---|---|---|
| Washington State (+5.5) | Over (58) | Washington State 48 Wisconsin 17 |
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
| Wisconsin | Washington State | |
|---|---|---|
| Off. Points per Game (Rank) | 38.0 (50) | 50.0 (24) |
| Def. Points per Game (Rank) | 17.0 (51) | 24.0 (67) |
| Turnovers Allowed (Rank) | 2 (82) | 2 (82) |
| Turnovers Forced (Rank) | 0 (95) | 2 (24) |
Wisconsin vs. Washington State Betting Insights
Wisconsin Stats and Trends
- Wisconsin has put together a 0-1-0 record against the spread this season.
- The Badgers have not covered the spread when favored by 5.5 points or more this season (in one opportunity).
- This season, games featuring Wisconsin have hit the over every time.
- Wisconsin’s games this season have had an average of 52.5 points, 5.5 fewer than this matchup’s over/under.
Washington State Stats and Trends
- Washington State has covered once in one matchups with a spread this year.
- Washington State games have gone over the point total once this season.
- Wazzu’s matchups this season have a 54.0-point average over/under, 4.0 fewer points than this game’s point total.
Wisconsin Players to Watch
- Tanner Mordecai has thrown for 189 yards (24-for-31), with one touchdown and two interceptions (189.0 YPG).
- Chez Mellusi has run for a team-high 157 yards (157.0 per game) and two touchdowns.
- Braelon Allen has 141 rushing yards on 17 attempts, and two touchdowns. He also has seven catches for 25 yards .
- Will Pauling has grabbed five passes for a team-high 55 yards. He averages 55.0 receiving yards per game.
- Tucker Ashcraft has also contributed with 36 yards, on two catches. He puts up 36.0 receiving yards per game.
- Chimere Dike has caught one pass on zero targets for 29 yards and one touchdown.
- Hunter Wohler is the team leader in both sacks and tackles, putting up zero sacks, 10 tackles.
Washington State Players to Watch
- Cameron Ward has thrown for 451 yards while completing 75.5% of his passes, with three touchdowns and zero interceptions (451.0 yards per game). He also has 13 carries for 40 yards and one touchdown.
- John Mateer has rushed for 16 yards on four carries (16.0 yards per game), with two touchdowns on the ground.
- This year Lincoln Victor has 11 receptions and leads the team with 168 yards (168.0 per game).
- Joshua Kelly’s stat line this year reveals seven catches for 97 yards and one touchdown. He puts up 97.0 receiving yards per game.
- Carlos Hernandez has caught five passes on zero targets for 58 yards, averaging 58.0 yards per game.
- This season Kyle Thornton has team-high numbers in both sacks and tackles, collecting zero sacks, one TFL and nine tackles.
- Jackson Lataimua has a team-high one interception and has tacked on one pass defended in one game this season.
