The Wisconsin Badgers (4-2) hit the road for a Big Ten clash against the Northwestern Wildcats (3-3) on Saturday, October 19, 2024 at Lanny and Sharon Martin Athletics Facility.

The Wildcats are expected to lose (currently +8.5) versus the Badgers (with an over/under of 42 points).

Below you can find our betting preview for this this game between the Badgers and the Wildcats, and uncover all of our expert picks here, too!

Wisconsin vs. Northwestern betting lines

• Spread favorite: Badgers (-8.5)
• Moneyline: Badgers (-360), Wildcats (+279)
• Total: 42 points
• TV Channel: Big Ten Network
• Live Stream: Fubo (Watch for free)

Wisconsin vs. Northwestern betting info and stats

Wisconsin has a pair of wins against the spread so far this season (2-4-0). Wisconsin has covered the spread once this season when a favorite of at least 8.5 points. Wisconsin has been the moneyline favorite three times this season, winning each game. Northwestern, through six games with a set spread this season, has gone 2-4-0 against the spread. In the three games Northwestern has been the underdog by at least 8.5 points, it covered the spread one time. Northwestern is 1-2 in games it has played as an underdog on the moneyline.

Wisconsin vs. Northwestern recent stats and trends

Wisconsin Badgers

• Wisconsin is 2-1 against the spread and 2-1 overall in its last three games.
• In all of those games, the final combined score has gone over the set total.
• Wisconsin’s last three outings have ended with an average of 46.3 points scored. That’s 4.3 more points than this contest’s over/under.

Northwestern Wildcats

• Northwestern is 1-2 against the spread in its last three games, and has a 2-1 straight-up record in those matchups.
• Two times in those three games, the final combined score has surpassed the set total.
• The last three Northwestern games averaged 42.7 total points, 0.7 more points than this matchup’s over/under.

Wisconsin vs. Northwestern key players

Wisconsin Badgers

• Braedyn Locke has thrown for 904 yards (150.7 ypg) to lead Wisconsin, completing 59.5% of his passes and recording six touchdown passes compared to four interceptions this season.
• The team’s top rusher, Tawee Walker, has carried the ball 81 times for 439 yards (73.2 per game), scoring nine times.
• Cade Yacamelli has been handed the ball 30 times this year and racked up 264 yards (44 per game) with one touchdown.
• Vinny Anthony’s 287 yards as a receiver lead the team. He’s been targeted 20 times and has registered 11 catches and two touchdowns.
• Will Pauling has caught 25 passes while averaging 41.8 yards per game and scoring two touchdowns.
• Trech Kekahuna has a total of 215 receiving yards so far this year, hauling in 14 throws and scoring two touchdowns.
• Christian Alliegro paces the team with two sacks, and also has three TFL and 13 tackles.
• Jaheim Thomas is the team’s top-tackler this year. He’s totaled 29 tackles, one TFL, and one sack.
• Preston Zachman leads the team with two interceptions, while also putting up 21 tackles, two TFL, and two passes defended.

Northwestern Wildcats

• Jack Lausch has thrown for 726 yards (121 ypg) to lead Northwestern, completing 53.5% of his passes and collecting four touchdown passes and two interceptions this season. He is also a playmaker on the ground, racking up 141 yards (23.5 ypg) on 37 carries with one touchdown.
• Cam Porter has carried the ball 59 times for 271 yards, with five touchdowns.
• Bryce Kirtz has racked up 391 receiving yards on 25 receptions to pace his team so far this season.
• A.J. Henning has collected 357 receiving yards (59.5 yards per game) and three touchdowns on 34 receptions.
• Thomas Gordon has racked up 106 reciving yards (17.7 ypg) this season.
• Aidan Hubbard has collected three sacks to lead the team, while also recording three TFL and 11 tackles.
• Xander Mueller is the team’s top-tackler this year. He’s picked up 32 tackles, two TFL, and one sack.
• Devin Turner has picked off a team-leading one pass. He also has 24 tackles, one TFL, and one pass defended to his name.