The USC Trojans and Wisconsin Badgers meet Saturday in week 8 college football action at Camp Randall Stadium. Here’s a Wisconsin vs. USC Prediction. This article will include a Wisconsin vs. USC Pick.
USC Trojans Betting Preview
The USC Trojans beat Washington and Penn State, and they play Ohio State next. The USC Trojans have won 10 of their last 13 games. Jayden Maiava is completing 67.9 percent of his passes for 2,045 yards, 18 touchdowns, and 3 interceptions. Kayden Dixon-Wyatt and Trent Mosley have combined for 766 receiving yards and 9 touchdowns, while Zacharyus Williams has 18 receptions.
The USC Trojans’ ground game is averaging 152.3 yards per contest, and King Miller leads the way with 595 yards and 4 touchdowns. Defensively, USC is allowing 25.1 points and 350 yards per game. Christian Pierce leads the USC Trojans with 39 tackles, Kennedy Urlacher has 3 sacks, and Prophet Brown has 2 interceptions.
Wisconsin Badgers Betting Preview
The Wisconsin Badgers beat Michigan State, lost to UCLA, and they play Iowa next. Wisconsin has won 4 of its last 5 games. Colton Joseph is completing 54.7 percent of his passes for 1,198 yards, 10 touchdowns, and 5 interceptions. Tyrell Henry and Jacob Harris have combined for 594 receiving yards and 4 touchdowns, while Chris Brooks Jr. has 12 receptions.
The Wisconsin Badgers’ ground game is averaging 152.2 yards per contest, and Colton Joseph leads the way with 333 yards and 4 touchdowns. On defense, Wisconsin allows 16.7 points and 286.7 yards per game. Cooper Catalano leads the Wisconsin Badgers with 50 tackles, Sebastian Cheeks has 2.5 sacks, and Marvin Burks Jr. has 2 interceptions.
Why the Wisconsin Badgers will win
- The team ranked 16th in the AP Poll has lost each of its last five games.
- Wisconsin has won each of its last five home games.
- The team ranked 16th in the AP Poll has failed to cover the spread in each of its last nine games.
- Wisconsin has covered the spread in four of its last five home games.
- The home team has won the first quarter in each of Wisconsin’s last three games.
- The team ranked 16th in the AP Poll has lost the first half in each of its last four games.
Why the USC Trojans will win
- USC has won 17 of its last 18 games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Wisconsin has lost each of its last six October games against AP-ranked teams.
- The road team has covered the spread in four of USC’s last five games.
- Wisconsin has failed to cover the spread in each of its last three October games as a home underdog.
- USC has won the first quarter in six of its last eight games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Wisconsin has lost the first half in each of its last nine games against AP-ranked teams.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Wisconsin’s last nine home games against conference opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of USC’s last four games in October have gone UNDER the total points line.
Wisconsin Badgers Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 8, Colton Joseph leads Wisconsin for touchdowns (4) this season.
USC Trojans Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 8, Jayden Maiava ranks 2nd among FBS players for passing yards (2045) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- Wisconsin ranks T131st among FBS teams for 1st downs this season (103).
- Wisconsin ranks T14th among FBS teams for red zone percentage this season (94.1).
- USC ranks 4th among FBS teams for 1st downs this season (177).
- USC ranks 7th among FBS teams for Q2 points per game this season (14.6).
Wisconsin vs USC Prediction
USC is the more talented team, but this is back-to-back road games in Big Ten country, and it makes this a dangerous spot for the Trojans. USC can be a bit soft in the trenches and has issues running the ball at times. Wisconsin isn’t sexy and can’t match USC score for score, but it’s above average defensively across the board and can punch the Trojans in the mouth. Under the lights, we’ve seen Wisconsin rise to the occasion already with a road upset over Penn State. Huge game in Madison. Wisconsin is a live dog in this spot. Give me that Badgers spread and ML on Saturday night.