- Game: Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs Wisconsin Badgers
- Date: Saturday, October 7, 2023
- Location: Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, WI
- TV: Peacock
- Odds/Point Spread: Badgers (-14)
- Total/Over-Under: 47
The Rutgers Scarlet Knights (4-1) are set to face off against the Wisconsin Badgers (3-1) at Camp Randall Stadium on Saturday, October 7, 2023. Oddsmakers have the Scarlet Knights as 14-point underdogs, with the total set at 47.
Rutgers @ Wisconsin Odds
Moneyline
Rutgers +425
Wisconsin -600
Rutgers @ Wisconsin
Point Spread
Rutgers 14.0 (-110)
Wisconsin -14.0 (-110)
Rutgers @ Wisconsin
Total
Over 46.5 (-110)
Under 46.5 (-110)
Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook
Rutgers enters this game with a 4-1 record for the season. In their previous matchup, they secured a commanding 52-3 victory against the Wagner Seahawks. Gavin Wimsatt had an impressive performance, completing 12 out of 19 passes for 146 yards and 1 touchdown. Kyle Monangai led the rushing attack with 87 yards on 19 carries. The Scarlet Knights accumulated a total of 436 yards on 73 plays. They averaged 5.1 yards per rushing attempt, totaling 267 yards on the ground. Defensively, they allowed 83 rushing yards on 29 attempts, with an average of 2.9 yards per carry. In the passing game, Rutgers surrendered 23 yards on 5 completions out of 8 attempts, with a completion percentage of 62.5%.
Throughout the season, Rutgers has gained a total of 1,732 yards. Their offense has scored 5 passing touchdowns and 15 rushing touchdowns. They have turned the ball over 3 times and have been called for 20 penalties totaling 170 yards. They average 195.2 rushing yards per game, ranking 28th in the nation. The Scarlet Knights have been averaging 30.8 points per game.
Defensively, Rutgers ranks 12th in college football, allowing an average of 12.8 points per game. They give up an average of 3.2 yards per rushing attempt and 98.6 rushing yards per game. In total, they have allowed 493 rushing yards in 5 games. In terms of passing yards, the Scarlet Knights have conceded 846 yards, ranking 17th in the country. They allow an average of 169.2 passing yards per game and have a completion percentage against them of 55.7%. Overall, they allow an average of 267.8 yards per game, ranking them 10th in the nation. Rutgers has given up 4 passing touchdowns and 3 rushing touchdowns this season.
The Wisconsin Badgers come into this game with a 3-1 record for the season. In their previous matchup, they defeated the Purdue Boilermakers with a final score of 38-17. Tanner Mordecai threw for 174 yards on 17 out of 27 passing attempts, with 1 interception. Braelon Allen led the rushing attack with 116 yards on 16 carries. The Badgers accumulated a total of 388 yards on 71 plays, averaging 5.5 yards per play. Defensively, they allowed 202 passing yards on 21 completions out of 38 attempts, with a completion percentage against them of 55.3%. They also gave up 198 rushing yards on 31 attempts, averaging 6.4 yards per carry.
On offense, the Badgers are averaging 427.5 yards per game, ranking 45th in Division 1. They have committed 26 penalties for 218 yards, which is 82nd in the nation. Wisconsin averages 201.5 rushing yards per game, with a total of 806 rushing yards this season. They have thrown 3 interceptions and lost 3 fumbles. The Badgers have recorded a total of 85 first downs and are averaging 33.3 points per game. In the passing game, they have gained 904 yards and average 226.0 passing yards per game, ranking 77th in Division 1.
Defensively, the Badgers allow an average of 19.8 points per game, ranking 37th in college football. They have given up 473 rushing yards and 4 rushing touchdowns this season. They have conceded a total of 79 points. In terms of passing yards, they have allowed 256.3 yards per game, ranking 105th in the country. They have surrendered 5 passing touchdowns and have intercepted the ball 7 times. The Badgers’ defense has forced 2 fumbles and recorded 7 interceptions.
Who will cover the spread in tonight’s Scarlet Knights vs. Badgers college football game?
The Pick: Take the Scarlet Knights +14
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