Nebraska vs. Wisconsin Free Pick
(The Spread) – Two undefeated top-10 teams will clash in the Big Ten Game of the Week, as No. 7 Wisconsin hosts No. 8 Nebraska at 8:00PM ET.
Odds: Oddsmakers have installed Wisconsin as a 10-point home favorite over Nebraska, while the over/under total for this game is currently sitting at 56.5 points. The Cornhuskers enter the game with a 4-0 record but they’re just 1-3 against the spread this season, while the Badgers are also 4-0 and 3-0-1 against the number.
Line Movement: The Badgers opened as a 9.5-point favorite and early action on Wisconsin made the line climb to 10. But since then, the spread has hovered between 9 and 9.5 at the Las Vegas Hilton, while the over/under total hasn’t budged since opening at 56.5.
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Public Betting: Of the 12,000-plus wagers on today’s game, 60% of college football public bettors currently favor Wisconsin -10. This information is subject to change leading up to kickoff, however, so make sure you click on the “Public Betting” link provided to ensure that you’re viewing the most up-to-date public betting numbers.
College Football Free Pick: Take the Cornhuskers. After losing some marquee talent to the NFL the past two years, the Huskers have struggled defensively so far this season. But now is the time for that vaunted Nebraska defense to start playing like it should be under Po Pelini. According to latest college football trends, Nebraska is 6-2 against the spread in its last eight road games and 5-0 ATS in its last five games as an underdog. Meanwhile, the Badgers are just 3-10 against the spread in their lat 13 games after allowing less than 275 total yards in their previous game.
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