Wisconsin Badgers vs. Purdue Boilermakers Line, Odds and Betting Information | Oct. 5

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The Wisconsin Badgers (2-2) host a Big Ten showdown against the Purdue Boilermakers (1-3) on Saturday, October 5, 2024 at Camp Randall Stadium.

The Boilermakers are expected to lose by double digits (currently +12.5) against the Badgers (with an over/under of 44.5 points).

Read on for our betting primer for this this contest between the Badgers and the Boilermakers, and uncover all of our betting picks here, too!

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Wisconsin -12.5 vs. Purdue

Bet $20, Payout $38.18

Wisconsin vs. Purdue betting lines

  • Spread favorite: Badgers (-12.5)
  • Moneyline: Badgers (-481), Boilermakers (+360)
  • Total: 44.5 points
  • TV Channel: Big Ten Network
  • Live Stream: Fubo (Watch for free)

Wisconsin vs. Purdue betting info and stats

    Wisconsin has yet to win a game against the spread this season (0-4-0). Wisconsin has yet to cover the spread when playing as the favorite by at least 12.5 points (a 0-2 ATS record). Wisconsin won both of the games it has played when favored on the moneyline this season. Purdue has yet to win a game against the spread so far this season (0-3-0). Purdue has played as the underdog on the moneyline three times this season, losing each game.

Wisconsin vs. Purdue recent stats and trends

Wisconsin Badgers

Purdue Boilermakers

Wisconsin vs. Purdue key players

Wisconsin Badgers

  • Tyler Van Dyke has thrown for 422 yards (105.5 ypg) to lead Wisconsin, completing 63.2% of his passes and recording one touchdown pass this season.
  • Chez Mellusi has carried the ball 56 times for a team-high 232 yards on the ground and has found the end zone three times.
  • This season, Cade Yacamelli has carried the ball 21 times for 153 yards (38.3 per game).
  • Will Pauling has hauled in 21 receptions for 202 yards (50.5 yards per game) to lead the team so far this season. He’s found the end zone one time as a receiver.
  • Bryson Green has hauled in 12 receptions totaling 154 yards so far this campaign.
  • Vinny Anthony has a total of 140 receiving yards so far this year, grabbing seven passes and scoring one touchdown.
  • Christian Alliegro paces the team with two sacks, and also has three TFL and 10 tackles.
  • Wisconsin’s tackle leader, Hunter Wohler, has 24 tackles this year.
  • Xavier Lucas leads the team with one interception, while also collecting four tackles and one pass defended.

Purdue Boilermakers

  • Hudson Card has compiled 627 yards (156.8 ypg) while completing 65.9% of his passes and recording seven touchdown passes with four interceptions this season.
  • Devin Mockobee has run for 317 yards on 49 carries so far this year while scoring one time on the ground.
  • Reggie Love III has run for 198 yards across 37 attempts, scoring two touchdowns.
  • Max Klare has racked up 193 receiving yards on 13 receptions to pace his team so far this season while scoring two touchdowns as a receiver.
  • Jaron Tibbs has 10 receptions (on 16 targets) for a total of 79 yards (19.8 yards per game) and one touchdown this year.
  • Jahmal Edrine’s five receptions (on 11 targets) have netted him 77 yards (19.3 ypg).
  • Kydran Jenkins has 3.5 sacks to lead the team, and also has four TFL and 16 tackles.
  • Dillon Thieneman, Purdue’s leading tackler, has 16 tackles, one TFL, and one sack this year.
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