Wisconsin Badgers (5-5) vs. Nebraska Cornhuskers (5-5)
November 23, 2024 3:30 pm EDT
The Line: Nebraska Cornhuskers -2.5 / Wisconsin Badgers +2.5; Over/Under: +42.5
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In this article we will formulate a Nebraska vs Wisconsin prediction for this College Football game on Saturday, November 23rd at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this week 13 matchup.
Nebraska Cornhuskers Betting Preview
The Nebraska Cornhuskers are 5-5 (2-5) this year after they lost to USC by a score of 28-20 in their last game. Nebraska led 17-14 early in the third quarter, but they allowed 14 of the last 17 points in the game for the loss. The Cornhuskers were out gained by a total of 444-310, tied the turnover battle at two, and went 5-13 on third down in the game. Dylan Raiola threw for 191 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions, while Jahmal Banks caught five passes for 55 yards in the game.
Prior to that loss, the Cornhuskers lost three games in a row against UCLA, Ohio State, and Indiana. The Nebraska offense has scored 23.2 points per game with 225.4 passing yards and 124.3 rushing yards per game, while the defense has allowed 20 points against per game this season. Dylan Raiola has completed 65.5% of his passes for 2,112 yards, 11 touchdowns, and 10 interceptions, while Dante Dowdell has rushed for 523 yards and eight scores.
Wisconsin Badgers Betting Preview
The Wisconsin Badgers are 5-5 (3-4) this season after they lost to Oregon by a score of 16-13 in their last game. Wisconsin led 13-6 in the fourth quarter, but they failed to score any more points in the loss. The Badgers were out gained by a total of 354-226, tied the turnover battle at one, and went 1-12 on third down in the game. Braedyn Locke threw for 96 yards, one touchdown, and one interception, while Tawee Walker rushed for 97 yards on 20 carries in the loss.
Prior to that game, the Badgers lost to Iowa by a score of 42-10 and Penn State by a score of 28-13. The Wisconsin offense has scored 23.9 points per game with 193.8 passing yards and 169.3 rushing yards per game, while the defense has allowed 20.9 points against per game this season. Braedyn Locke has completed 55.1% of his passes for 1,514 yards, nine touchdowns, and nine interceptions, while Tawee Walker has rushed for 773 yards and 10 scores.
Why Nebraska will beat Wisconsin
- The favorite has won each of the last seven games between Wisconsin and Nebraska.
- Wisconsin has lost each of its last three games.
- Wisconsin has failed to cover the spread in seven of its last eight November games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- The favorite has covered the spread in six of Wisconsin’s last eight games.
Total Points Facts
- Six of Nebraska’s last seven games against non-AP-ranked teams have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Five of Wisconsin’s last six November road games against non-AP-ranked teams have gone UNDER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- Nebraska ranks T127th among FBS teams for 4th down conversion percentage this season (33.3).
- Nebraska ranks T127th among FBS teams for red zone percentage this season (71.8).
- Wisconsin ranks T6th among FBS teams for Q1 opponent points per game this season (2.0).
- Wisconsin ranks 8th among FBS teams for H1 opponent points per game this season (7.4).
Nebraska vs Wisconsin Prediction
Both of these teams come into this matchup with 5-5 records, so the winner will get bowl eligible. The Cornhuskers have lost four games in a row and they have scored 20 points or fewer in all four. Wisconsin has dropped three straight and they have scored 13 or fewer in all three. Both teams are really struggling to put up points right now, but I do think the home field advantage will be the difference. Wisconsin is just 2-2 on the road this season, with both wins coming against Purdue and Rutgers. Take the Cornhuskers here.
