Purdue at Wisconsin College Football Picks & Predictions 10/14/2017

Saturday, October 14, 2017

Camp Randall Stadium

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The Purdue Boilermakers head to Camp Randall Stadium to play the Wisconsin Badgers on Saturday, October 14, 2017. The opening line for this matchup has Wisconsin as 16.5 point favorites. The total has been set at 53.5. The Boilermakers are 4-1-0 against the spread and their over/under record is 2-3-0. The Badgers are 3-2-0 against the spread and their over/under mark is 4-1-0.

Valuable Purdue Boilermakers Betting Trends

The Purdue Boilermakers are 2-3-0 against the over/under

The Purdue Boilermakers are 4-1-0 against the spread

Important Wisconsin Badgers Betting Trends

The Wisconsin Badgers are 4-1-0 against the over/under

The Wisconsin Badgers are 3-2-0 against the spread

Key Purdue Boilermakers Injuries

10/09/17 LB T.J. McCollum Knee injured last game, "?" Saturday vs. Wisconsin
10/09/17 WR Terry Wright Shoulder probable Saturday vs. Wisconsin
10/08/17 RB Tario Fuller Foot "?" Saturday vs. Wisconsin
10/08/17 S Tim Cason Eligibility "?" Saturday vs. Wisconsin
08/23/17 S C.J. Parker ACL out for season

Key Wisconsin Badgers Injuries

10/09/17 OL Jon Dietzen Ankle "?" Saturday vs. Purdue
10/09/17 OL Micah Kapoi Undisclosed "?" Saturday vs. Purdue
10/09/17 OL Michael Deiter Ankle probable Saturday vs. Purdue
10/08/17 WR George Rushing Leg "?" Saturday vs. Purdue
10/08/17 RB Taiwan Deal Ankle "?" Saturday vs. Purdue
10/08/17 DB Madison Cone Leg "?" Saturday vs. Purdue
10/08/17 P P.J. Rosowski Leg "?" Saturday vs. Purdue
09/06/17 DE Chikwe Obasih Knee out indefinitely
08/27/17 LB Zack Baun Foot out for season
08/27/17 LB Mason Stokke Leg out for season
08/27/17 RB Sam Brodner Knee out for season
08/10/17 LB Jack Cichy ACL out for season

Useful Offensive Statistics

The Purdue Boilermakers are 80th in the country in points scored with 148. They have run 344 plays this year for 2,007 yards, which ranks them 56th in Division 1 in total offense. The Boilermakers average 5.8 yards per play, which is 65th in the nation. As a team they have accumulated a total of 107 1st downs this season, ranking them 80th overall as an offensive unit. On the ground Purdue has run for 681 yards as a unit, which ranks 103rd in college football. They've run 164 times, averaging 4.2 yards per rush as a unit. The Boilermakers have been penalized on offense 29 times for 282 yards so far this year, which has them 90th in the country in penalties. David Blough has passed for 688 yards this year. He's completed 62 throws while attempting 90 passes for a completion percentage of 68.9%. His quarterback rating this season is 149.9. He averages 7.2 adjusted yards per throw and 7.6 yards per pass attempt.

Defensive Statistics

Purdue is 32nd in the country in points surrendered on defense with 104. They have given up a total of 1,887 yards on D, which is 51st in D-1. The Boilermakers are 62nd in yards per play allowed with 5.5. Opponent offenses have completed 91 throws on 159 attempts against the Purdue Boilermakers defense this season, ranking them 45th and 40th in the nation. The Purdue pass defense has also surrendered a total of 1,132 yards in the air, which is 55th overall in total pass defense. Their rushing defense has given up 186 attempts for 755 yards this season, putting them in 50th place in the country against the run. The Boilermakers have had 37 penalties for 290 yards on defense this year. That places them 66th in college football.

Special Teams Stats

Purdue is 51st in the country in punt returns with 9. They've totaled 16 punt return yards and average 1.8 yards per return, which is 123rd in D-1. They have returned 12 kicks for 207 yards on special teams, which puts them 102nd in kick return yardage. The Boilermakers average 17 yards per kick return and they are 102nd in the nation in all-purpose yards with 2,230. The Purdue Boilermakers have tried 9 field goals this year and made 5, which is 77th in college football. Their kickers have a field goal percentage of 56%. Purdue Boilermakers kickers have made 94% of their extra points, going 17 for 18 this season. Their punters have accumulated 1,101 yards on 25 punts, averaging 44 yards per punt. That ranks them 27th in the NCAA in punting average.

Useful Offensive Statistics

The Badgers have run for 1,288 yards as a team, which ranks 23rd in college football. They've run 234 times, averaging 5.5 yards per carry as a rushing unit. The Wisconsin Badgers have been penalized on offense 29 times for 264 yards so far this season, which has them 92nd in the country in penalties. They are 30th in the nation in points scored with 201. They have run 343 plays this season for 2,305 yards, which ranks them 94th in Division 1 in total offense. Wisconsin averages 6.7 yards per play, which is 19th in college football. As a team they have accumulated a total of 114 1st downs this year, placing them 64th overall as an offensive unit. Alex Hornibrook averages 9.4 yards per pass attempt and 9.6 adjusted yards per throw. He has completed 69 passes on 107 attempts for a completion percentage of 64.5%. His quarterback rating this year is 167.2. He has thrown for 1,011 yards this season.

Defensive Statistics

The Wisconsin Badgers rush defense has allowed 148 attempts for 407 yards this year, putting them in 3rd place in D-1 against the run. Wisconsin has committed 31 penalties for 284 yards on the defensive side of the ball this season. That ranks them 61st in college football. They are 9th in the nation in points allowed on defense with 71. They have surrendered a total of 1,369 yards on D, which is 8th in the country. The Badgers are ranked 12th in yards per play allowed with 4.4. Opposing offenses have completed 92 passes on 160 attempts against the Wisconsin defense this season, placing them 48th and 43rd in Division 1. The Wisconsin Badgers pass defense has also given up a total of 962 yards through the air, which is 22nd overall in total pass defense.

Special Teams Stats

The Wisconsin Badgers have attempted 6 field goals this season and made 5, which is 78th in D-1. Their kickers have a field goal percentage of 83%. Wisconsin kickers have made 100% of their extra points, going 26 for 26 this year. Their punters have totaled 827 yards on 20 punts, averaging 41 yards per punt. That places them 71st in Division 1 in punting average. Wisconsin is ranked 32nd in the nation in punt returns with 11. They've accumulated 65 punt return yards and average 5.9 yards per return, which is 74th in college football. They have returned 9 kicks for 181 yards on special teams, ranking 115th in kick return yardage. The Wisconsin Badgers average 20 yards per kick return and they are 70th in the country in all-purpose yards with 2,551.

Who will win tonight's Boilermakers/Badgers college football game against the spread?

Josh's Pick: Take the Boilermakers +16.5

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