Ohio State Buckeyes (6-0) vs. Wisconsin Badgers (2-4)
October 18, 2025 3:30 pm EDT
The Line: Wisconsin Badgers +25 / Ohio State Buckeyes -25; Over/Under: 41.5
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The Ohio State Buckeyes and the Wisconsin Badgers meet in week 8 college football action from Camp Randall Stadium on Saturday. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s an Ohio State Buckeyes vs. Wisconsin Badgers prediction.
Ohio State Buckeyes Recap
The Ohio State Buckeyes come into this game looking to build on their 34-16 win over Illinois last time out to improve to 6-0 this season. After this game, the Buckeyes will have a bye week before a home game against Penn State.
Buckeyes Looking To Stay Unbeaten
Julian Sayin has thrown for 1,479 yards, 15 touchdowns and 3 interceptions on 78.4% passing while Bo Jackson has rushed for 407 yards and 2 touchdowns and CJ Donaldson has 237 rushing yards with 6 touchdowns and James Peoples has 202 rushing yards. Jeremiah Smith leads Ohio State’s receiving group with 40 grabs for 505 yards and 7 touchdowns while Carnell Tate has 28 grabs for 476 yards and 4 touchdowns and Max Klare has 175 receiving yards and a touchdown. On defense, Sonny Styles and Arvell Reese each have a team-high 38 total tackles with Styles logging 21 solo tackles while Reese has 4.5 sacks. Caden Curry has a team-high 6 sacks while Kayden McDonald has 3 sacks. As a unit, Ohio State’s defense has combined for 18 sacks and 3 interceptions so far this season.Â
Why the Ohio State Buckeyes will win
- Ohio State has won each of its last 20 road games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Wisconsin has lost each of its last nine games against AP-ranked teams.
- Ohio State has covered the spread in nine of its last 10 games.
- Wisconsin has failed to cover the spread in four of its last five home games.
Wisconsin Badgers Recap
The Wisconsin Badgers come into this game looking to rebound from a 37-0 loss at the hands of Iowa last time out to sit at 2-4 this season. After this game, Wisconsin will head on the road for a game against Oregon.
Badgers Drop 4th Straight
Danny O’Neil has thrown for 640 yards, 5 touchdowns and 5 interceptions on 70.6% passing while Hunter Simmons has thrown for 329 yards, a touchdown and 3 picks on 55.9% passing. Dilin Jones leads the Badgers with 286 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns while Darrion Dupree has 169 rushing yards this season. Vinny Anthony II leads Wisconsin in receiving with 24 grabs for 274 yards and a touchdown while Lance Mason has 236 receiving yards and 2 touchdowns this season. Two more Badgers have 100+ receiving yards this season. On defense, Christian Allegro has a team-high 38 total tackles including 25 solo tackles and a pair of sacks while Wisconsin’s defense as a whole has combined for 11 sacks and 4 interceptions so far this season.Â
Why the Wisconsin Badgers will win
- Wisconsin has covered the spread in four of its last five October games against AP-ranked teams.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Wisconsin’s last five home games against conference opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Six of Ohio State’s last seven road games against non-AP-ranked teams have gone UNDER the total points line.
Ohio State Buckeyes vs. Wisconsin Badgers Prediction
I’m on the Buckeyes here. It’s a massive number for the Buckeyes on the road, but the thing here is that the Badgers are just a mess and the Buckeyes have shown they have a defense that can travel and the offense is starting to hold up its end to back things up. Wisconsin just hasn’t had it all season long and I just don’t expect that to change against the best team in the country right now. Give me Ohio State.
