Big Ten Conference powers will collide on Saturday night, when the Wisconsin Badgers invade the Horseshoe to take on the Ohio State Buckeyes. The Badgers (2-1) suffered a surprising home loss versus Washington State and rank eighth nationally in scoring defense (7.0 ppg). Last week, Wisconsin rushed for 260 yards during a 66-7 home beatdown of New Mexico State.
Heisman Trophy candidate Brealon Allen rushed for three touchdowns in the first half and finished with 86 yards on 15 carries. Sklyer Bell caught four passes for 108 yards and found the end zone twice for the Badgers.
The Ohio State Buckeyes started the season with a home victory versus Notre Dame and lead the nation in total offense (565.3). On Saturday, Ohio State erupted for 28 points in the first quarter and never looked back during a 77-21 home victory versus Toledo. The third-ranked Buckeyes (3-0) piled up 763 yards of total offense and forced two turnovers on the afternoon.
Heisman Trophy candidate C.J. Stroud shredded the Toledo secondary for 367 yards and five touchdowns. Marvin Harrison Jr. and Julian Flemng caught two touchdowns passes apiece for the Buckeyes.'
Recent Betting Trends
- Badgers are 3-10 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.
- Buckeyes are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games following a straight up win of more than 20 points.
- Under is 4-1 in Badgers last 5 games overall.
- Over is 5-2 in Buckeyes last 7 games following a straight up win of more than 20 points.
- Badgers are 0-5-1 ATS in their last 6 meetings in Ohio State.
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