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Star wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. and the Ohio State Buckeyes (7-0) face the Wisconsin Badgers (5-2) on Saturday at 7:30 PM ET, at Camp Randall Stadium.
The Buckeyes are very heavy favorites (currently -14.5) in their game versus the Badgers, with the over/under being 45.5 points. (In terms of the moneyline, the Buckeyes are -688 and the Badgers are +485.)
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Game Info for Ohio State vs. Wisconsin
- Game Day: Saturday, October 28, 2023
- Game Time: 7:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: NBC
- Location: Madison, Wisconsin
- Stadium: Camp Randall Stadium
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio State | -14.5 | -111 | -109 | 45.5 | -110 | -110 | -688 | +485 |
Ohio State Pick Insights
- Ohio State has posted a 4-2-1 record against the spread this season.
- Ohio State has a 3-2 record against the spread this season when favored by 14.5 points or more.
- Ohio State has combined with its opponent to go over in one of seven games with a set total (14.3%).
Ohio State Stats & Insights
- Ohio State ranks 38th in total offense this season (431.9 yards per game), but has been thriving on the defensive side of the ball, ranking fifth-best in the FBS with 431.9 yards allowed per game.
- On the defensive side of the ball, Ohio State has been a top-25 unit, ranking third-best by surrendering only 10 points per game. The offense ranks 35th (33.7 points per game).
- Ohio State has been thriving on both offense and defense in the passing game, ranking 14th-best in passing offense (304.9 passing yards per game) and sixth-best in passing defense (159.6 passing yards allowed per game).
- On the defensive side of the ball, Ohio State has been a top-25 unit in terms of rushing yards, ranking 18th-best by allowing just 100.6 per game. The Buckeyes rank 101st on offense (127 rushing yards per game).
- On defense, Ohio State has been a top-25 unit in terms of third-down efficiency, ranking 13th-best by giving up a 29.6% third-down conversion rate. The team’s offense ranks 47th (42.4% third-down percentage).
- Ohio State has forced seven total turnovers (106th in the FBS) this season and have turned it over six times (14th in the FBS) for +1a turnover margin of +1, 56th-ranked in college football.
Ohio State’s Best Players
- Kyle McCord has recorded 1,937 yards (276.7 ypg) on 131-of-205 passing with 12 touchdowns compared to one interception this season.
- TreVeyon Henderson has carried the ball 44 times for a team-high 295 yards on the ground and has found the end zone five times as a runner.
- DeaMonte Trayanum has carried the ball 60 times for 257 yards (36.7 per game) and three touchdowns.
- Harrison’s 766 yards as a receiver lead the team. He’s been targeted 74 times and has registered 42 receptions and six touchdowns.
- Cade Stover has hauled in 27 passes while averaging 61.3 yards per game and scoring three touchdowns.
- Emeka Egbuka’s 22 grabs have turned into 303 yards and three touchdowns.
- J.T. Tuimoloau has racked up four sacks to lead the team, while also recording three TFL and 20 tackles.
- Ohio State’s tackle leader, Tommy Eichenberg, has 51 tackles, one TFL, and one sack this year.
- Jermaine Mathews Jr. has a team-high one interception to go along with four tackles and one pass defended.
Wisconsin Betting Insights
- So far this year, Wisconsin has compiled a 3-4-0 record against the spread.
- The teams have hit the over in three of Wisconsin’s seven games with a set total.
Wisconsin Pick Insights
- From an offensive angle, Wisconsin is accumulating 395.9 total yards per contest (65th-ranked). It ranks 40th in the FBS on defense (333.4 total yards surrendered per game).
- Wisconsin has been keeping opposing offenses in check on defense, surrendering only 18.3 points per contest (20th-best). Offensively, it ranks 77th by compiling 26.9 points per game.
- Wisconsin is posting 216.7 passing yards per contest on offense this season (83rd-ranked). Meanwhile, it is allowing 196.9 passing yards per contest (29th-ranked) on defense.
- Wisconsin is putting up 179.1 rushing yards per contest on offense this season (37th-ranked). Meanwhile, it is giving up 136.6 rushing yards per game (61st-ranked) on defense.
- Wisconsin is posting a 43.4% third-down conversion percentage on offense this season (36th-ranked). Meanwhile, it is allowing a 35.8% third-down rate (46th-ranked) on defense.
- With 10 forced turnovers (62nd in the FBS) and 11 turnovers committed (80th in the FBS) this season, Wisconsin ranks 75th in the FBS with a turnover margin of -1.
Wisconsin’s Best Players
- Tanner Mordecai leads Wisconsin with 1,128 yards on 114-of-179 passing with three touchdowns compared to three interceptions this season. He has chipped in with 161 rushing yards (23 ypg) on 51 carries while scoring four touchdowns on the ground.
- Braelon Allen has rushed 120 times for 704 yards, with eight touchdowns.
- Chez Mellusi has collected 306 yards (on 51 attempts) with four touchdowns.
- Will Pauling has racked up 398 receiving yards on 37 receptions to pace his squad so far this season while scoring one touchdown as a receiver.
- Chimere Dike has 16 receptions (on 32 targets) for a total of 282 yards (40.3 yards per game) and one touchdown this year.
- Bryson Green has racked up 218 reciving yards (31.1 ypg) this season.
- Darryl Peterson leads the team with 3.5 sacks, and also has four TFL and 18 tackles.
- Wisconsin’s top-tackler, Hunter Wohler, has 46 tackles, three TFL, one sack, and two interceptions this year.
- Ricardo Hallman has picked off a team-high four passes. He also has 11 tackles, one TFL, and four passes defended to his name.
