Michigan at Wisconsin College Football Betting Tips 9/21/2019

Saturday, September 21, 2019

Camp Randall Stadium

Jack Coan and the Wisconsin Badgers play the Michigan Wolverines at Camp Randall Stadium on Saturday, September 21, 2019. Michigan opens this game as 6-point favorites. The total opens at 47. The Wolverines are 0-2-0 ATS and 1-1-0 when betting on the total. The Badgers are 1-1-0 when wagering on the over/under and 2-0-0 against the spread.

Key Michigan Wolverines Injuries

09/15/19 WR Donovan Peoples-Jones Leg is questionable Saturday vs Wisconsin
09/15/19 DL Michael Dwumfour Undisclosed is questionable Saturday vs Wisconsin
09/15/19 RB Tru Wilson Wrist is questionable Saturday vs Wisconsin
08/26/19 OL Andrew Stueber ACL is out for season

Key Wisconsin Badgers Injuries

09/15/19 NT Bryson Williams Leg is questionable Saturday vs Michigan
09/15/19 LB Chris Orr Ankle is questionable Saturday vs Michigan
09/15/19 LB Izayah Green-May Arm is questionable Saturday vs Michigan
09/15/19 WR Kendric Pryor Upper Body injured last game, is questionable Saturday vs Michigan
09/15/19 OL Logan Bruss Leg is questionable Saturday vs Michigan
09/15/19 TE Luke Benzschawel Knee is questionable Saturday vs Michigan
09/09/19 S Scott Nelson Leg is out for season
08/30/19 TE Zander Neuville Knee is out for season
08/29/19 WR Cade Green Leg is out for season
08/29/19 TE Gabe Lloyd Leg is out for season
08/29/19 LS Josh Bernhagen Leg is out for season
08/15/19 NT Gunnar Roberge Arm is out indefinitely

The last time they played, the Michigan Wolverines went up against the Army Black Knights and won 24-21. Zach Charbonnet paced the team in rushing for the game. His longest run of the day went for 12 yards and he ran for 3 touchdowns in the game. He rushed for a total of 100 yards via 33 carries which meant he averaged 3.0 yards per tote. Ronnie Bell led the team in receiving yardage by earning 81 yards on 7 catches. He earned an average of 11.6 yards per reception for the game. Leading the way at QB for the Wolverines was Shea Patterson who went 19/29 with 207 yards through the air but didn't get a passing TD in the game. He walked away with no picks. The Michigan Wolverines ended up rushing 45 times and generated 108 yards giving them an average of 2.4 yards per rush. For the game, the Wolverines had a total of 23 first downs and they totaled 9 penalties for 58 yards which shows us that this team didn't have their heads in this game. On the day, they totaled 76 plays for a total of 340 yards. In terms of defense, Michigan allowed 2 completions on 5 attempts totaling 43 yards, and a completion percentage of 40.0%. Against the run, the Wolverines allowed 200 yards on 61 attempts giving the other team an average of 3.3 yards per attempt allowed. Overall, they allowed a total of 243 yards and forced 3 takeaways.

The Wolverines step onto the field holding a record of 2-0 this season. They are one of the most potent offenses in the country with an average of 32 points per game, which has them at 61st in the nation. As a unit, they have an average of 170.5 yards on the ground per contest which is 8th in the Big Ten Conference. For total yards, they currently sit at 12th in the Big Ten and 118th in the nation with 793 yards. The Wolverines have one of the best defenses in the nation, allowing 21 points per contest putting them 9th in the conference. When it comes to passing yards, the Wolverines have allowed 452 yards. Opponents are completing 60.9% of the passes they throw against them and averaging 6.0 yards per try. When it comes to rushing yards, Michigan is allowing 133.5 yards per contest putting them 10th in the Big Ten Conference and 61st in the country. They are allowing teams to run for an average of 3 yards per rush putting them 8th in the Big Ten and 32nd in the country overall. Overall, they have conceded 267 rushing yards through 2 contests.

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The last time they played, the Wisconsin Badgers faced the Central Michigan Chippewas and won 61-0. Running the show from under center for the Badgers was Jack Coan who went 26/33 with 363 yards passing and threw 3 TD's. He ended the game with no interceptions. Jonathan Taylor led the team on the ground in the game. He had a long run of 20 yards and he tallied 3 TD's in the game. He ran for a total of 102 yards on 19 carries which gave him an average of 5.4 yards per tote. Quintez Cephus was the receiving yardage leader by racking up 130 yards on 6 receptions. He had an average of 21.7 yards per catch in the game. The Wisconsin Badgers ran the ball a total of 43 times and earned a total of 199 yards giving them an average of 4.6 yards per run. For the game, the Badgers racked up 37 first downs and they totaled 1 penalty for 10 yards which means they were extremely disciplined in this game. For the game, they ran 82 plays which gave them a total of 599 yards. In terms of defense, Wisconsin gave up 9 completions on 24 attempts for a total of 43 yards, and a completion percentage of 37.5%. On the ground, the Badgers gave up 32 yards on 20 tries giving the other team an average of 1.6 yards per carry allowed. On the day, they allowed 75 yards and earned 1 turnover.

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The Badgers come into this matchup with a record of 2-0. In terms of offensive proficiency, the Badgers have one of the top tier offenses in Division 1. Wisconsin has made teams game plan around their running game by averaging 216.5 yards on the ground per game, ranking them 34th in the nation. As a team, they have a total of 433 rushing yards through 2 contests, and if they want to continue their dominance, they'll want to keep running the ball. The Badgers average 516 yards per contest overall which has them at 17th in D-1 and 2nd in the Big Ten. The Badgers are allowing 0 points per contest ranking them 1st in the Big Ten Conference and 1st in the country. When it comes to points allowed, they have given up 0 points in total. When it comes to yards rushing, they are allowing 29 yards per contest which puts them at 2nd in Division 1 and 2nd in the conference. For the 2019 season, they have allowed a total of 58 yards rushing and 0 rushing TDs. Their passing defense is one of the best groups in Division 1. They are allowing 87 passing yards per contest. For yards through the air allowed per game, the Badgers are currently ranked 1st in the Big Ten Conference.

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

Tony's Pick: Take the Badgers +6

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