Wisconsin Badgers

Wisconsin Badgers

Sep 28, 2024

USC Trojans

USC Trojans
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Wisconsin vs USC Preview, Prediction & Betting Picks 9/28/2024

The Wisconsin Badgers will take on the USC Trojans in Big Ten action on September 28, 2024, with the Badgers coming in as 16 point underdogs according to DraftKings Sportsbook. Currently, the betting action is split evenly between the two teams, with the Badgers receiving 50% of the spread bets and the Trojans getting the remaining 50%. The total of 51 points is seeing more bets placed on the over, with 59% of bettors leaning in that direction compared to 41% on the under. This Wisconsin vs USC matchup is sure to be a thrilling showdown between these two college football powerhouses, even if the betting line implies a lopsided game in USC's favor.

Wisconsin Faces Stern Test In Big Ten Opener

On Saturday, the Wisconsin Badgers will travel all the way to the West coast for a conference game for the first time as they get set for this Wisconsin vs USC matchup from Southern California. Wisconsin is 2-1 so far this season but was beaten at home by Alabama in their only real test of the season thus far. Fortunately for Wisconsin, this week's game against USC might be a better matchup for them than that game against Alabama was, given that Wisconsin's strength is running the ball and USC's weakness is stopping the run. Still, the Badgers will need to find a way to throw more effectively on passing downs if they want to escape USC with a win.

USC Looks to Bounce Back From Michigan Debacle

Last week saw the USC Trojans lose for the first time this season, as they fell on the road against the Michigan Wolverines in their first Big Ten conference game since joining the league. The Trojans simply could not stop the Michigan rushing attack when they needed to in that game, allowing several long running plays that either scored touchdowns or led to scores later in those drives. This week, the USC run defense will be tested again by a Wisconsin team that loves keeping the ball on the ground whenever possible.

Wisconsin vs USC Best Bet

USC should be able to come out with a win in this Wisconsin vs USC matchup to get their first conference victory as members of the Big Ten. But whether they will be able to win with enough margin to cover the spread in this game is another story. We expect Wisconsin to be able to do enough on the ground to limit the number of possessions in this game and for the Badgers to cover the number as underdogs even if they can't win outright at the Coliseum.

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Consensus

Spread Pick Consensus

+14.0/-110
59% WISC
-14.0/-110
41% USC

Moneyline Pick Consensus

+440
4% WISC
-614
96% USC

Total Pick Consensus

50.5/-110
35% UN
50.5/-110
65% OV

Stats

  • Team Stats
  • Passing
  • Rushing
  • Special Teams

Offense/Defense

WISC
Team Stats
USC
4
GM
4
21.5
PPG
17.0
68.3
PLAYS-PG
55.8
337.3
YDS/G
304.8
4.9
YPP
5.5
20.0
1st DPG
14.0
8.3
1st DPass
7.0
9.8
1st DRush
6.8
2.0
1st Pen
0.3
4.5
Pen-Gm
7.3
25.8
Pen-Yds
59.5
1.3
FUM-G
0.8
0.3
INT-G
0.8

Defense/Offense

WISC
Team Stats
USC
4
GM
4
26.8
PPG
34.3
60.3
PLAYS-PG
73.3
343.5
YDS/G
459.8
5.7
YPP
6.3
18.3
1st DPG
24.5
9.5
1st DPass
15.8
8.0
1st DRush
7.3
0.8
1st Pen
1.5
5.8
Pen-Gm
5.8
48.3
Pen-Yds
40.5
0.8
FUM-G
1.0
0.5
INT-G
0.5

Offense/Defense

WISC
Rushing
USC
38.3
ATT
30.0
155.5
Y/G
150.0
4.1
Y/A
5.0
1.8
TD/G
1.3

Defense/Offense

WISC
Rushing
USC
33.0
ATT
29.5
146.3
Y/G
143.8
4.4
Y/A
4.9
1.8
TD/G
2.0

Offense/Defense

WISC
Passing
USC
17.3
CMP
16.8
30
ATT
25.8
57.5
CMP%
65
181.8
Y/G
154.8
6.1
Y/A
6
0.8
TD/G
0.8

Defense/Offense

WISC
Passing
USC
17.5
CMP
28.5
27.3
ATT
43.8
64.2
CMP%
65.1
197.3
Y/G
316
7.2
Y/A
7.2
1.5
TD/G
2

WISC
Special Teams
USC
4.0
Punts-GM
3.5
45.8
Punt Avg
49.2
3.0
Kick Ret GM
0.8
24.7
Kick Ret Avg
23.7
1.0
Punt Ret GM
1.8
2.8
Punt Ret Avg
2.1

Odds

  • Spread
  • MoneyLine
  • Over/Under
Open
Current
Book
WISC USC
WISC USC
Consensus
+13.5 (-109)
-13.5 (-110)
+14.0 (-109)
-14.0 (-114)
+13.5 (-110)
-13.5 (-110)
+14.0 (-110)
-14.0 (-110)
+12.5 (-120)
-12.5 (-115)
+14.5 (-120)
-14.5 (-102)
+13.5 (-107)
-13.5 (-117)
+14.0 (-107)
-14.0 (-120)
+13.5 (-110)
-13.5 (-110)
+14.5 (-110)
-14.5 (-110)
+5.5 (-105)
-5.5 (-110)
+14.0 (-105)
-14.0 (-115)
Open
Current
Book
WISC USC
WISC USC
Consensus
+475
-675
+440
-614
+490
-675
+425
-575
+390
-530
+450
-630
+475
-670
+430
-625
+460
-650
+460
-650
+180
-225
+425
-600
Open
Current
Book
Over Under
Over Under
Consensus
51.5 (-110)
51.5 (-110)
50.5 (-110)
50.5 (-111)
50.5 (-112)
50.5 (-108)
50.5 (-110)
50.5 (-110)
51.5 (-110)
51.5 (-110)
50.5 (-115)
50.5 (-105)
50.5 (-106)
50.5 (-114)
50.5 (-109)
50.5 (-112)
50.0 (-110)
50.0 (-110)
50.5 (-110)
50.5 (-110)
50.5 (-110)
50.5 (-110)
50.5 (-110)
50.5 (-110)