The No. 3 Penn State Nittany Lions (6-0) hit the road for a Big Ten clash against the Wisconsin Badgers (5-2) on Saturday, October 26, 2024 at Camp Randall Stadium.

The Nittany Lions are favored, but by less than a touchdown (-6.5), against the Badgers. The over/under for this matchup is 47.5 points.

Read on for our preview for this this game between the Nittany Lions and the Badgers, and discover all of our predictions here, too!

Penn State vs. Wisconsin betting lines

• Spread favorite: Nittany Lions (-6.5)
• Moneyline: Nittany Lions (-243), Badgers (+197)
• Total: 47.5 points
• TV Channel: NBC
• Live Stream: Fubo (Watch for free)

Penn State vs. Wisconsin betting info and stats

Penn State, in six games with a spread so far this season, has gone 2-4-0 against the spread. Penn State has covered the spread two times this season when favored by at least 6.5 points. In six games as a moneyline favorite, Penn State is unbeaten (6-0). Wisconsin has three wins against the spread through seven opportunities this season (3-4-0). Wisconsin has not covered the spread in games it was the underdog by at least 6.5 points (0-2). Wisconsin has a 1-2 record this year in games it hs played as an underdog on the moneyline.

Penn State vs. Wisconsin recent stats and trends

Penn State Nittany Lions

• Penn State is winless against the spread over its past three games, and has a 3-0 straight-up record in those matchups.
• The final combined score of the last three Penn State games went over the set total once.
• The last three Penn State games averaged 49.3 total points, 1.8 more points than this matchup’s over/under.

Wisconsin Badgers

• Wisconsin has covered the spread in each of its past three contests, while going 3-0 overall.
• Twice in those three games, the final combined score has exceeded the set total.
• The past three Wisconsin games averaged 4.0 fewer points (43.5) than this matchup’s point total.

Penn State vs. Wisconsin key players

Penn State Nittany Lions

• Drew Allar has recorded 1,492 yards (248.7 ypg) on 103-of-146 passing with 11 touchdowns compared to four interceptions this season. In addition, he’s added 121 rushing yards (20.2 ypg) on 30 carries while scoring three touchdowns on the ground.
• The team’s top rusher, Nicholas Singleton, has carried the ball 63 times for 434 yards (86.8 per game), scoring three times. He’s also caught 10 passes for 113 yards and three touchdowns.
• Kaytron Allen has collected 423 yards on 90 carries, scoring three times.
• Tyler Warren’s team-high 513 yards as a receiver have come on 40 catches (out of 49 targets) with four touchdowns.
• Harrison Wallace III has caught 18 passes for 295 yards (49.2 yards per game) and two touchdowns this year.
• Omari Evans has been the target of 18 passes and compiled 10 grabs for 224 yards, an average of 37.3 yards per contest. He’s found the end zone two times through the air this season.
• Abdul Carter has 4.0 sacks to pace the team, and also has 4.0 TFL and 19 tackles.
• Penn State’s leading tackler, Jaylen Reed, has 31 tackles, 1.0 TFL, two sacks, and one interception this year.
• Tony Rojas leads the team with one interception, while also collecting 17 tackles, 1.0 TFL, 0.5 sacks, and one pass defended.

Wisconsin Badgers

• Braedyn Locke has racked up 1,064 yards (152.0 ypg) while completing 59.3% of his passes and collecting seven touchdown passes with five interceptions this season.
• Tawee Walker is his team’s leading rusher with 104 carries for 565 yards, or 80.7 per game. He’s found paydirt nine times on the ground, as well.
• Cade Yacamelli has piled up 274 yards (on 33 attempts) with two touchdowns.
• Vinny Anthony’s 314 receiving yards (44.9 yards per game) lead the team. He has 13 receptions on 24 targets with two touchdowns.
• Will Pauling has recorded 302 receiving yards (43.1 yards per game) and two touchdowns on 30 receptions.
• Trech Kekahuna’s 15 receptions (on 26 targets) have netted him 233 yards (33.3 ypg) and two touchdowns.
• Elijah Hills has collected 2.0 sacks to lead the team, while also picking up 3.0 TFL and 13 tackles.
• Wisconsin’s tackle leader, Jaheim Thomas, has 36 tackles, 1.0 TFL, and one sack this year.
• Preston Zachman has picked off a team-high two passes. He also has 23 tackles, 2.0 TFL, and two passes defended to his name.