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The LSU Tigers and the Wisconsin Badgers meet for the ReliaQuest Bowl. The bowl matchup is January 1, 2024, starting at 12:00 PM ET, airing on ESPN2.
The Tigers are double-digit favorites (currently -10.5) in their matchup versus the Badgers, with the over/under at 55.5 points. (On the moneyline, the Tigers are -405 and the Badgers are +315.)
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Game Info for LSU vs. Wisconsin
- Game Day: Monday, January 1, 2024
- Game Time: 12:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN2
- Location: Tampa, Florida
- Stadium: Raymond James Stadium
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LSU | -10.5 | -110 | -110 | 55.5 | -110 | -110 | -405 | +315 |
LSU Pick Insights
- So far this season, LSU has posted a 6-5-0 record against the spread.
- In games this season as favorites of at least 10.5 points, LSU has a 4-2 record against the spread.
- LSU games with a set total have hit the over 10 times this season (90.9%).
LSU Stats & Insights
- LSU sports the 104th-ranked defense this year (409.2 yards allowed per game), and has been better offensively, ranking best with a tally of 547.8 yards per game.
- LSU owns the 80th-ranked defense this season (27.8 points allowed per game), and has been better offensively, ranking best with 46.4 points per game.
- On the offensive side of the ball, LSU has been a top-25 unit in terms of passing yards, ranking fourth-best in the FBS by putting up 334.4 per game. The Tigers rank 105th on defense (244.4 passing yards allowed per game).
- LSU owns the 92nd-ranked defense this season in terms of rushing yards (164.8 rushing yards allowed per game), and has been more effective on offense, ranking eighth-best with 213.4 rushing yards per game.
- LSU has struggled defensively in terms of third-down efficiency, ranking 15th-worst in the FBS (45.3% third-down conversion rate) this season. With the ball, however, the Tigers ranks best, averaging a 56.2% third-down conversion rate.
- With 13 forced turnovers (104th in the FBS) against seven turnovers committed (third in the FBS), LSU’s +6+6 turnover margin ranks 26th in college football.
LSU’s Best Players
- Jayden Daniels has been a dual threat for LSU so far this season. He has 3,813 passing yards, completing 72.2% of his passes and recording 40 touchdown passes and four interceptions this season. He’s rushed for 1,134 yards (94.5 ypg) on 135 carries with 10 rushing touchdowns.
- Logan Diggs has been handed the ball 118 times this year and racked up 652 yards (54.3 per game) with seven touchdowns.
- Malik Nabers’ 1,546 yards as a receiver lead the team. He’s been targeted 125 times and has collected 86 catches and 14 touchdowns.
- Brian Thomas Jr. has caught 60 passes for 1,079 yards (89.9 yards per game) and 15 touchdowns this year.
- Kyren Lacy has a total of 464 receiving yards so far this year, grabbing 24 passes and scoring seven touchdowns.
- Harold Perkins has 5.5 sacks to lead the team, and also has 10 TFL, 63 tackles, and one interception.
- Greg Penn III is the team’s top-tackler this year. He’s collected 67 tackles, four TFL, three sacks, and two interceptions.
- Andre Sam leads the team with three interceptions, while also collecting 63 tackles, one TFL, and three passes defended.
Wisconsin Betting Insights
- Wisconsin has gone 5-6-1 ATS this season.
- When it has played as at least 10.5-point underdogs this season, Wisconsin is 1-0 against the spread.
- Wisconsin games have hit the over in four out of 12 opportunities (33.3%).
Wisconsin Pick Insights
- Wisconsin is posting 370.3 total yards per contest on offense this season (77th-ranked). Meanwhile, it is giving up 331.3 total yards per contest (32nd-ranked).
- Wisconsin’s defense has been leading the charge for the team, as it ranks 19th-best in the FBS with 18.9 points conceded per contest. In terms of offense, it is compiling 22.8 points per game, which ranks 102nd.
- Wisconsin is compiling 207.1 passing yards per contest on offense this season (90th-ranked). Meanwhile, it is surrendering 193.4 passing yards per contest (26th-ranked) on defense.
- Wisconsin is generating 163.2 rushing yards per game on offense this season (58th-ranked). Meanwhile, it is surrendering 137.9 rushing yards per game (45th-ranked) on defense.
- From an offensive standpoint, Wisconsin is putting up a 44.6% third-down conversion rate (26th-ranked). It ranks 81st in the FBS on defense (40.1% third-down rate allowed).
- With 16 forced turnovers (69th in the FBS) and 16 turnovers committed (53rd in the FBS) this season, Wisconsin ranks 65th in the FBS with a turnover margin of 0.
Wisconsin’s Best Players
- Tanner Mordecai has compiled 1,688 yards (140.7 yards per game) while completing 64.6% of his passes and tossing six touchdown passes with four interceptions this season. He’s also run for 306 yards with four touchdowns.
- Braelon Allen has run for 984 yards on 181 carries so far this year while scoring 12 times on the ground.
- Chez Mellusi has compiled 306 yards on 51 carries with four touchdowns.
- Will Pauling has collected 66 receptions this season and his team-high yardage total sits at 694 (57.8 yards per game). He’s been targeted 105 times and has four touchdowns.
- Bryson Green has caught 25 passes and compiled 375 receiving yards (31.3 per game) with one touchdown.
- Chimere Dike’s 19 receptions (on 40 targets) have netted him 328 yards (27.3 ypg) and one touchdown.
- Darryl Peterson paces the team with 4.5 sacks, and also has seven TFL and 37 tackles.
- Wisconsin’s tackle leader, Hunter Wohler, has 85 tackles, four TFL, one sack, and two interceptions this year.
- Ricardo Hallman has a team-leading six interceptions to go along with 22 tackles, three TFL, and six passes defended.
