Nebraska Cornhuskers vs Wisconsin Badgers Prediction, 11/18/2023 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Nebraska Cornhuskers vs Wisconsin Badgers

Date: Saturday, November 18, 2023

Location: Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, WI

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Badgers (-4)

Total/Over-Under: 37

Camp Randall Stadium is the site where the Wisconsin Badgers (5-5) will meet the Nebraska Cornhuskers (5-5) on Saturday, November 18, 2023. Wisconsin opens as 4-point favorites from Vegas oddsmakers. The betting total is set at 37.

The Nebraska Cornhuskers head into this game 5-5 for this year. The last time they stepped onto the field, the Cornhuskers took the field against the Maryland Terrapins and took a loss by a final of 13-10. Jeff Sims went 8/13 with 62 yards through the air. He had a quarterback rate of 70.8 and ended the game with 2 picks. Emmett Johnson was the best rusher for the Cornhuskers with 17 carries for 84 yards (4.9 yards per attempt). The Nebraska Cornhuskers ended up running the ball 40 times and recorded 183 yards, which had them averaging 4.6 yards per attempt. In all, they ran 61 plays which gave them 269 yds. Nebraska relinquished 27 pass completions on 40 attempts for a total of 283 yards, and a completion rate of 67.5%. Against the run, the Cornhuskers gave up 101 yds on 26 tries, which calculates to 3.9 yds per rush surrendered.

The Cornhuskers have earned 3,125 total yards over the course of this year. When it comes to distribution of touchdowns, Nebraska has totaled 8 passing touchdowns and 15 touchdowns via the ground. They have surrendered the football 27 times. Nebraska has compiled 169 first downs as a team, and they have committed 48 infractions for 414 yds. As a unit they hold an average of 185.2 yards via the ground game giving them a rank of 30th in the nation. When it comes to putting the ball in the endzone, the Nebraska Cornhuskers are sitting at 18.9 points per game.

Concerning yards through the air, the Cornhuskers are allowing 2,273 yds which ranks them 70th in the country. They have relinquished 227.3 yards per contest through the air and allowed a completion percentage of 60.7%. During this campaign, they have relinquished 306.9 yards per game ranking them 17th in D-1. They have surrendered 13 touchdowns through the air as well as 6 touchdowns via the ground game. They are allowing teams to run for an average of 2.7 yards per tote and 79.6 rushing yards per game for the campaign. During this campaign, they have given up 796 rushing yards through 10 contests. The Cornhuskers are ranked 19th in the nation regarding team defense, allowing 18.2 points per game.

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The Badgers step onto the field holding a record of 5-5 this year. When they last played, the Badgers walked away with a loss by a score of 24-10 against the Northwestern Wildcats. Cade Yacamelli ran the football 9 times for 47 yds, finishing the game with 5.2 yards per carry for Wisconsin. Tanner Mordecai walked away from the game with 255 yards on 31/45 through the air while his QB rating was 116.5. He didn't toss any picks and his average yards per attempt was 5.7. Wisconsin relinquished 38 run attempts for 129 yds (3.4 yards per rush). The Badgers pass defense gave up a completion percentage of 69.2%, surrendering 195 yds on 18 out of 26 through the air. The Badgers finished the game with a total of 341 yards and they ran 69 plays (4.9 yards per play). Wisconsin rushed for 3.6 yards per attempt, finishing with a total of 86 yds on 24 carries.

Regarding their ability to score points, the Badgers rank 104th in Division 1 with 22.2 points per outing. The Wisconsin Badgers hold an average of 372.1 yards/game, which is good for 76th in D-1. The Wisconsin offense has 485 yards of penalties on 59 violations, which has them ranked 68th in the country in terms of helping out the other team. They have tossed 4 picks while surrendering 11 fumbles and they have been able to tally 199 1st downs. For the season to this point, the Badgers currently sit at 2,178 passing yards not to mention holding an average of 217.8 passing yards per game, ranking them 80th in Division 1. They have an average of 154.3 yards per game via the rush and have run for 1,543 yards in total.

Wisconsin has given up a total of 1,350 rushing yards (135.0 yards per outing) in addition to 9 touchdowns on the ground on the campaign. They have allowed 14 touchdowns through the air and 198.1 yards per outing, which puts them in 30th in Division 1. Their defense has earned 3 fumbles and 10 interceptions this year. The Badgers defense has been on the field for 681 plays, which has them ranked 82nd in college football. The Badgers are conceding 19.6 PPG, which has them sitting 26th in Division 1. This season, they have conceded 196 points in total.

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

Tony's Pick: Take the Badgers -4

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