Oregon Ducks (9-0) vs. Wisconsin Badgers (5-4)
November 16, 2024 7:30 pm EDT
The Line: Wisconsin Badgers +14 / Oregon Ducks -14; Over/Under: +53.5
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The Oregon Ducks and the Wisconsin Badgers meet in week 12 college football action from Camp Randall Stadium on Saturday night. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s an Oregon vs. Wisconsin prediction.
Oregon Recap
The Oregon Ducks come into this one looking to build on their 10-0 mark this season after a 39-18 win over Maryland last time out. After this game, Oregon will have a bye week before finishing the year at home against Washington.
Ducks Still Sitting At Top Of CFP Mountain
Dillon Gabriel has thrown for 2,848 yards, 22 touchdowns, and 5 interceptions on 74.1% passing while Jordan James has 946 rushing yards and 10 touchdowns and Noah Whittington has 383 rushing yards with 4 scores. Tez Johnson leads the Ducks with 64 receptions for 649 yards and 8 touchdowns while Evan Stewart has 37 grabs for 517 yards and 5 TDs and Traeshon Holdon has 492 receiving yards with 3 TDs. Terrance Ferguson also has 390 receiving yards as well on the year. On defense, Bryce Boettcher has a team-high 60 total tackles while Matayo Uiagalelei has 5.5 sacks and Jordan Burch has 6 sacks. Tysheem Johnson has 3 interceptions as well for the Ducks. As a unit, Oregon has combined for 25 sacks and 9 interceptions this year.
Why the Oregon Ducks will win
- Oregon has won each of its last 29 games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Wisconsin has lost each of its last 13 games as an underdog against AP-ranked teams.
- Wisconsin has failed to cover the spread in seven of its last eight games in November.
- Oregon has covered the spread in each of its last four November road games against non-AP-ranked teams.
Wisconsin Recap
The Wisconsin Badgers come into this game looking to rebound from a 42-10 loss to Iowa to sit at 5-4 on the year. After this game, Wisconsin will head on the road for a game against Nebraska.
Badgers Looking For Bowl Eligibility
Braedyn Locke has thrown for 1,418 yards, 8 touchdowns, and 8 interceptions on 56.8% passing while Tawee Walker has 676 rushing yards with 10 touchdowns. Three more Badgers have 200+ rushing yards as well on the year while Vinny Anthony II leads the Badgers with 443 receiving yards. Will Pauling has 40 grabs for 398 yards while C.J. Williams and Trech Kekahuna each have 200+ receiving yards. On defense, Jaheim Thomas has a team-high 52 total tackles while Hunter Wohler has 51 total tackles with 34 solo tackles. Christian Alliegro has a team-high 3 sacks and Preston Zachman has a pair of interceptions. As a unit, Wisconsin’s defense has combined for 14 sacks and 3 interceptions this season.
Why the Wisconsin Badgers will win
- Wisconsin has won five of its last six November home games against AP-ranked teams.
Oregon vs. Wisconsin Prediction
I’m leaning towards Oregon here. I think Wisconsin will put up a fight, but realistically, even though Oregon only needs to win to avoid tripping up and holding on to a spot in the Big Ten title game, the Ducks have really shown no signs of letting up at all when it comes to putting the clamps on in conference play. The Badgers just haven’t been able to cut it and I don’t think this game is going to end up any different. Give me the Ducks.
