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Braelon Allen will lead the Wisconsin Badgers (5-5) into their matchup versus the Nebraska Cornhuskers (3-7) at Memorial Stadium (Lincoln, NE) on Saturday at 12:00 PM ET.
The Cornhuskers are expected to lose by double digits (currently +13) against the Badgers (with an over/under of 40.5 points).
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Game Info and Betting Lines for Wisconsin vs. Nebraska
- Game Day: Saturday, November 19, 2022
- Game Time: 12:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Location: Lincoln, Nebraska
- Stadium: Memorial Stadium (Lincoln, NE)
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Badgers | -13 | -109 | -112 | 40.5 | -110 | -110 | -566 | +409 |
Wisconsin Betting Insights
- Nebraska is 3-6-0 against the spread this season.
- In games it has played as at least 13-point underdogs this year, Nebraska is 2-1 against the spread.
- Two of Nebraska’s nine games with a set total have hit the over (22.2%).
Wisconsin Stats & Insights
- Wisconsin ranks 82nd in total offense this year (370.1 yards per game), but has been thriving on the other side of the ball, ranking 14th-best in the FBS with 370.1 yards allowed per game.
- Wisconsin is totaling 28.7 points per game offensively this season (66th in the FBS), and is surrendering 20.9 points per game (27th) on the other side of the ball.
- Wisconsin ranks 105th in pass offense (200 passing yards per game) and 32nd in pass defense (200.2 passing yards allowed per game) this season.
- Wisconsin ranks 54th in rushing yards this season (170.1 rushing yards per game), but has been playing really well on the defensive side of the ball, ranking 16th-best in the FBS with 107.6 rushing yards allowed per game.
- On the defensive side of the ball, Wisconsin has been a top-25 unit in terms of third-down efficiency, ranking 20th-best by allowing a 31.9% third-down conversion rate. The team’s offense ranks 51st (41.6% third-down percentage).
- With 18 forced turnovers (24th in the FBS) against 14 turnovers committed (61st in the FBS), Wisconsin (+4) owns the 35th-ranked turnover margin in college football.
Wisconsin’s Best Players
- Graham Mertz has recorded 1,883 yards (188.3 ypg) on 140-of-242 passing with 18 touchdowns compared to eight interceptions this season.
- Allen has carried the ball 189 times for a team-high 1,029 yards on the ground and has found the end zone 10 times as a runner.
- This season, Isaac Guerendo has carried the ball 49 times for 308 yards (30.8 per game) and five touchdowns.
- Chimere Dike’s team-leading 601 yards as a receiver have come on 39 catches (out of 57 targets) with six touchdowns.
- Skyler Bell has grabbed 26 passes while averaging 41.3 yards per game and scoring four touchdowns.
- Keontez Lewis has compiled 12 receptions for 220 yards, an average of 22 yards per game. He’s scored three times as a receiver this season.
- Nick Herbig has 11 sacks to lead the team, and also has 13 TFL and 42 tackles.
- Maema Njongmeta is the team’s leading tackler this year. He’s collected 68 tackles, five TFL, two sacks, and one interception.
- John Torchio leads the team with five interceptions, while also putting up 43 tackles, three TFL, one sack, and five passes defended.
Nebraska Betting Insights
- Nebraska has gone 3-6-0 ATS this year.
- Nebraska is a 2-1 record against the spread when an underdog by 13 points or more this year.
- Out of Nebraska’s nine games with a set total, two have hit the over (22.2%).
Nebraska Stats & Insights
- Nebraska ranks 86th in total yards per game (363), but it has been worse on the other side of the ball, ranking 20th-worst in the FBS with 438.1 total yards surrendered per contest.
- From an offensive angle, Nebraska is generating 23.3 points per contest (94th-ranked). It ranks 98th in the FBS on defense (29.9 points allowed per game).
- Nebraska is posting 226.6 passing yards per contest on offense this season (73rd-ranked). Meanwhile, it is giving up 247.1 passing yards per game (92nd-ranked) on defense.
- Nebraska ranks 85th in rushing yards per game (136.4), but it has been worse on the other side of the ball, ranking 20th-worst in the FBS with 191 rushing yards surrendered per contest.
- Nebraska is posting a 41% third-down conversion percentage on offense this season (57th-ranked). Meanwhile, it is surrendering a 41.8% third-down rate (97th-ranked) on defense.
- With 11 forced turnovers (100th in the FBS) and 18 turnovers committed (103rd in the FBS) this season, Nebraska ranks 100th in the FBS with a turnover margin of -7.
Nebraska’s Best Players
- Casey Thompson has compiled 2,023 yards (202.3 ypg) while completing 62.9% of his passes and recording 12 touchdown passes with 10 interceptions this season.
- Anthony Grant is his team’s leading rusher with 188 carries for 880 yards, or 88 per game. He’s found paydirt six times on the ground, as well.
- Ajay Allen has run for 190 yards across 33 attempts, scoring two touchdowns.
- Trey Palmer’s 831 receiving yards (83.1 yards per game) are a team high. He has 58 receptions on 91 targets with five touchdowns.
- Marcus Washington has collected 403 receiving yards (40.3 yards per game) on 26 receptions.
- Travis Vokolek’s 30 targets have resulted in 18 catches for 220 yards and two touchdowns.
- Garrett Nelson has collected 5.5 sacks to lead the team, while also picking up seven TFL and 42 tackles.
- Luke Reimer is the team’s top-tackler this year. He’s totaled 66 tackles, two TFL, one sack, and one interception.
- Marques Buford Jr. has a team-leading two interceptions to go along with 52 tackles, three TFL, and two passes defended.
