Oregon Ducks vs Wisconsin Badgers Prediction, 11/16/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Oregon Ducks vs Wisconsin Badgers

Date: Saturday, November 16, 2024

Location: Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, WI

TV: NBC

Odds/Point Spread: Badgers (+14.0)

Total/Over-Under: 52

The Wisconsin Badgers (5-4) are welcoming the Oregon Ducks (10-0) at Camp Randall Stadium on Saturday, November 16, 2024. Wisconsin opens this matchup as 14.0-point underdogs. The over/under is set at 52.

The Oregon Ducks come into this game with a record of 10-0 for this year. The last time they took the field, the Ducks faced off with the Maryland Terrapins and walked away with a win by a score of 39-18. In the game, they tallied 65 plays which converted into 363 yards. The Oregon Ducks ended up rushing 31 different times and tallied 180 yards, which is an average of 5.8 yds per carry. On the ground, the Ducks conceded 81 yds on 31 attempts, which is an average of 2.6 yds per run allowed. Oregon surrendered 22 completions on 45 attempts for a total of 206 yds, and a completion rate of 48.9%.

Regarding putting points on the board, the Oregon Ducks are averaging 35.7 points per contest. As a unit they're maintaining an average of 169.3 yards via the ground game which has them sitting 56th in the country. The Ducks have earned 4,570 total yards this season. When it comes to getting the ball in the endzone, Oregon has compiled 22 touchdowns via the pass and 21 touchdowns via the ground. Oregon has accrued 237 first downs offensively, and they have been called for 55 infractions for 439 yards. They have surrendered the ball 9 times.

When talking about yards through the air, the Ducks are conceding 1,761 yds which ranks them 32nd in the nation. They have conceded 176.1 yards per game through the air in addition to giving up a completion percentage of 54.7%. Over the course of this season, they have relinquished 293.5 yards per outing putting them 9th in Division 1. They have yielded 7 touchdowns by air as well as 11 touchdowns on the ground. The opposition is running for an average of 3.9 yards per rush and 117.4 rushing yards per contest on the campaign. During this campaign, they have allowed 1,174 rushing yards through 10 contests. The Ducks rank 9th in the country concerning team defense, giving up 16.0 points per game.

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The Badgers come into this matchup with a record of 5-4 for this season. In their last game, the Badgers took a loss by a final score of 42-10 when they faced the Iowa Hawkeyes. Wisconsin allowed 54 run attempts for 329 yds (6.1 yards per carry). The Badgers pass defense gave up a completion percentage of 70.0%, relinquishing 93 yds on 7 for 10 through the air. The Badgers finished the game with a total of 261 yards on 57 plays (4.6 yds per play). Wisconsin rushed for 4.4 yards per tote, finishing with a total of 124 yds on 28 attempts.

The Wisconsin Badgers have an average of 378.3 yards/outing, which ranks them 81st in the nation. The Wisconsin offense has totaled 276 penalty yards on 41 violations, ranking them 120th in Division 1 in terms of making mistakes. They are averaging 173.7 rushing yards per game and have rushed for 1,563 yards for the year. They have tossed 8 interceptions while surrendering 7 fumbles and they have been able to earn 183 1st downs. In relation to their ability to score points, the Badgers sit 92nd in D-1 with 25.1 points per game. During the season to this point, the Badgers have compiled 1,842 passing yards together with an average of 204.7 passing yards per game, which ranks 88th in D-1.

The Badgers are relinquishing 21.4 points per game, which has them 34th in D-1. Wisconsin has allowed a total of 1,481 yards rushing (164.6 yards/game) and 14 touchdowns by way of the ground game this year. This year, they have allowed 193 total points. They have given up 9 touchdowns through the air and 158.9 yards/contest, which puts them in 6th in the country. The Badgers defense has participated in 541 plays, which is 12th in the country. They have earned 7 fumbles and 3 interceptions so far this year.

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

Guy's Pick: Take the Badgers +14.0

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