Wisconsin vs. Washington State Prediction
Wisconsin is laying 5.5 points on the road tonight in Pullman, WA, where the Badgers will take on Washington State at 7:30 p.m. ET. Is 5.5 too much to lay with Wisconsin tonight as a home favorite?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
325 Wisconsin Badgers (-5.5) at 326 Washington State Cougars (+5.5); o/u 58
7:30 p.m. ET, Saturday, September 9, 2023
Martin Stadium, Pullman, WA
Wisconsin vs. Washington State Public Betting Information
As of this writing, our CFB Public Betting page shows that 57% of bets are on Washington State. That said, this page is updated frequently so make sure that you click on the link provided so that you’re getting the most updated information.
Wisconsin Badgers Game Notes
Tanner Mordecai completed 24 of 31 passes for 189 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions during Saturday’s 38-17 win against Buffalo. He also had five rushes for two yards. Mordecai had big expectations coming into Week 1 following back-to-back 3,500-yard passing seasons at SMU over the past two seasons. But, the graduate senior seemed to struggle with his anticipation and rhythm during his Wisconsin debut. The 6-foot-2 signal-caller was still extremely accurate while operating what was largely a short-to-intermediate passing attack versus Buffalo. His final stat line also could have been much better were it not for a dropped deep pass to Skyler Bell that likely would have resulted in a 60-yard touchdown. Mordecai will look to put together a better all-around performance when Wisconsin travels for what should be a tougher Week 2 contest versus Washington State.
Washington State Cougars Game Notes
Cameron Ward completed 37 of 49 passes for 451 yards and three touchdowns during Saturday’s 50-24 win versus Colorado State. He also had 13 rushes for 40 yards with one touchdown. The first edition of OC Ben Arbuckle’s new offense is in the books, and it was a rousing success. Ward hasn’t broken 400 yards passing since his days at Incarnate Word, and it was his best performance as a Cougar by a wide margin. To say that Arbuckle’s scheme suits him would be an understatement, and although he faced a soft opponent, massive lines like this could be a portent of things to come.
Wisconsin vs. Washington State Betting Trends
Wisconsin is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Wisconsin’s last 12 games
Washington State is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Washington State’s last 15 games
Wisconsin vs. Washington State Betting Prediction
Give me Washington State. Wisconsin once again showed off its running game (what else is new?), but Mordecai threw two interceptions, which is nothing new for the signal-caller. He threw 22 picks in his last two seasons at SMU and Washington State thrives on turnovers. The Badgers also had some issues with Buffalo’s passing game last week and the Cougars have a better attack through the air than the Bulls. I’ll gladly take the 5.5 and put it in my back pocket. I may not even need the points.
COLLEGE FOOTBALL WEEK 2 PREDICTION: WASHINGTON STATE COUGARS +5.5