Ohio State Buckeyes
American Football NCAAF Camp Randall Stadium Sat 18 Oct 15:30
Wisconsin Badgers
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  6. Standings

College Football Betting Preview: Ohio State vs Wisconsin

Ohio State meet Wisconsin in this NCAAF Week 8 battle at Camp Randall Stadium, with kickoff scheduled for 15:30 on Saturday 18 October. Our betting preview features expert predictions, picks, the latest betting odds and H2H stats.

Expect Ohio State to Win Big

We’re predicting a one-sided affair when Ohio State meet Wisconsin. We should therefore take the big favorites at -108 to cover a -25.5 betting line on the spread.

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Ohio State Beat Wisconsin in their Last Matchup

Ohio State Buckeyes won their previous game 34-16. This road victory at Memorial Stadium against Illinois Fighting Illini was their sixth on the spin.

Wisconsin Badgers were beaten 37-0 at Camp Randall Stadium in their last game. This loss at home to Iowa Hawkeyes was their fourth straight defeat.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Ohio State triumphed 24-10 when they last played Wisconsin. This head-to-head was played at Camp Randall Stadium. In the past 4 meetings between these teams, Ohio State have won all of them.

Ohio State vs Wisconsin Prediction & Picks

Gear up for Ohio State vs Wisconsin with our comprehensive betting guide, featuring an expert match prediction, scoreline advice, top player props and a hand-picked bet builder.

Game Prediction

If you agree with our pick that Ohio State can be superior in this college football showdown, you can get -108 for this prediction against the spread. The favorites should be capable of covering the -25.5 betting line.

Getting the lowdown on injuries and analyzing the form guide are key steps before making CFB predictions. We also put strong emphasis on stats, where a data-led approach often leads to smarter picks.

Key Ohio State vs Wisconsin stats:

  • The -25.5 line has been covered by Ohio State in 3 of their last 5 games.

Ohio State -25.5 Probability

According to the top sportsbooks, there’s a 51.8% likelihood of our pick landing a return. After careful examination, our analysts have this probability somewhere between 55-60%. That means we are regarding it as a value wager.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Julian Sayin Over 258.5 Passing Yards -114 BetMGM logo

You can place a bet on Julian Sayin (Ohio State) at -114 to exceed 258.5 passing yards. We can back him in the QB Passing Yards market and hope the Over hits.

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Max Klare Over 32.5 Receiving Yards -114 BetMGM logo

The odds for Max Klare (Ohio State) to record more than 32.5 receiving yards are -114. With confidence, we can back him to cover the generous Player Receiving Yards line, as all the signs point to him reaching the expected total.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Ohio State -25.5
Totals Over 41.5
Passing Yards Julian Sayin Over 258.5

Our same game parlay pick is Ohio State -25.5 on the spread, Over 41.5 and Julian Sayin (Ohio State) to have Over 258.5 passing yards.

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Correct Score Prediction

Ohio State Ohio State logo 38 - 10 Wisconsin logo Wisconsin

Should you want to go for a selection at massive odds, head to the correct score lines where the Buckeyes can be backed speculatively to achieve a 38-10 victory.

Ohio State vs Wisconsin Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the betting predictions and bet builder tips.

Ohio State Heavy Favorites in Eyes of the Books

The favorites are 98% likely to win according to the sportsbooks’ latest Money Line odds, with Ohio State priced at -5000 to triumph in this college game. At +2000, Wisconsin are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

25.5 is where the spread lies, with total points being 41.5 right now. Football fans love the chance to get an alternative angle by going for a Total wager. If you’re going for Under 41.5, this outcome can be backed at -115.

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Jeremiah Smith Favorite to Score First TD

Jeremiah Smith is favorite to score a TD at any stage and you can get -222. There is the chance to back the market leader to grab the first touchdown at +250.

Touchdown

Jeremiah Smith (Ohio State)
First TD
+250
Anytime TD
-222
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Carnell Tate (Ohio State)
First TD
+500
Anytime TD
-100
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CJ Donaldson (Ohio State)
First TD
+550
Anytime TD
-110
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Bo Jackson (Ohio State)
First TD
+650
Anytime TD
+110
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Receiving Yards

Jeremiah Smith (Ohio State)
Over 85.5
-114
Under 85.5
-114
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Carnell Tate (Ohio State)
Over 65.5
-114
Under 65.5
-114
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Vinny Anthony II (Wisconsin)
Over 40.5
-114
Under 40.5
-114
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Lance Mason (Wisconsin)
Over 31.5
-114
Under 31.5
-114
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Rushing Yards

Bo Jackson (Ohio State)
Over 58.5
-114
Under 58.5
-114
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CJ Donaldson (Ohio State)
Over 44.5
-114
Under 44.5
-114
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Dilin Jones (Wisconsin)
Over 35.5
-114
Under 35.5
-114
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James Peoples (Ohio State)
Over 32.5
-114
Under 32.5
-114
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Micro Betting

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Camp Randall Stadium
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Wisconsin Sitting on Six Losses in Their Previous Ten at Home

Wisconsin own a 4-6 mark in their past 10 home games, posting 19.10 points per contest while yielding 20.30.

Ohio State have chalked up seven straight wins on the road. They own a 8-2 mark in their past 10 road games, putting up 30.50 points on average and giving up 16.90.

In their most recent matchup at Camp Randall Stadium, Ohio State got the better of Wisconsin 24-10.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O41.5 U41.5
Wisconsin logo Wisconsin Home Stats 4-6 39.40 19.10 20.30 3 7
Ohio State logo Ohio State Away Stats 8-2 47.40 30.50 16.90 7 3
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O41.5 = Games Over 41.5 Points
  • U41.5 = Games Under 41.5 Points

Last 5 & H2H

Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Ohio State Buckeyes logo Ohio State Buckeyes Stats
Wisconsin Badgers logo Wisconsin Badgers Stats
Moneyline
  • 10 wins and 0 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points

NCAAF Standings Select Season

Big Ten W L PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Indiana 7 0 307 81 226 5-0 2-0 7W
Ohio State 7 0 255 41 214 4-0 3-0 7W
Oregon 6 1 309 101 208 3-1 3-0 1W
Nebraska 5 2 252 136 116 3-1 2-1 1L
Washington 5 2 242 142 100 3-1 2-1 1L
Northwestern 5 2 159 106 53 4-1 1-1 4W
USC 5 2 297 162 135 4-0 1-2 1L
Minnesota 5 2 188 133 55 5-0 0-2 2W
Michigan 5 2 201 119 82 4-0 1-2 1W
Iowa 5 2 209 102 107 3-1 2-1 2W
Illinois 5 2 238 178 60 3-1 2-1 1L
Maryland 4 3 198 121 77 3-2 1-1 3L
Michigan State 3 4 190 229 -39 3-1 0-3 4L
Penn State 3 4 238 136 102 3-2 0-2 4L
Rutgers 3 4 224 221 3 3-2 0-2 4L
UCLA 3 4 157 192 -35 2-2 1-2 3W
Purdue 2 5 159 195 -36 2-2 0-3 5L
Wisconsin 2 5 93 170 -77 2-3 0-2 5L