2009 College Football Odds Week 12 – Wisconsin vs. Northwestern

Last Updated on November 21, 2009 2:18 pm by admin

Wisc at NW

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Wisconsin looks to end its season with four-straight wins on Saturday when the Badgers face Northwestern at 3:30PM ET from Ryan Field Stadium.

Bet Wisconsin at Northwestern
Wisconsin is 8-2 this season with a 4-5 record against the point spread odds. The Badgers have covered in two of their last three games but have failed to cover in their last two road games. The home team has won the last four meetings in this series.

Northwestern is 7-4 on the season and 4-6 against the spread. The Wildcats have won two straight and covered in three of their last five. Two of Northwestern’s losses have come at home.
Oddsmakers from online sports book Sportsbook.com have made
Wisconsin 6-point road favorites over Northwestern on Saturday night. The over/under total for this game has been established at 51.

Wisconsin has been a surprising offensive team this year, scoring 31.1 points per-game behind the second best rushing attack in the Big Ten. John Clay has rushed for 1,124 yards and 12 touchdowns for the Badgers this year. Northwestern has given up 22.6 points per-game, including 2,414 yards through the air while holding teams to 138 rushing yards per-game. Scott Tolzien may have to play well in order for

Wisconsin to cover. Tolzien has thrown for 1,957 yards with 14 touchdowns and nine interceptions.

Northwestern is scoring 24.5 points per-game this season and has the third best passing attack in the conference behind the play of Mike Kafka. Kafka has thrown for 2,572 yards and 10 touchdowns with seven interceptions.

Wisconsin has held opponents to 22.6 points per-game, but the Badgers passing defense has been the weak point, allowing 2,078 yards through the air on the season. If Kafka can avoid throwing interceptions, he can lead the Wildcats to a win and a cover of the point spread odds.
College Football Week 12 Betting Trends
All games in this series since 1992

NORTHWESTERN is 8-5 against the spread versus

WISCONSIN since 1992

WISCONSIN is 7-6 straight up against NORTHWESTERN since 1992

5 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL since 1992

All games played at NORTHWESTERN since 1992

NORTHWESTERN is 6-1 against the spread versus

WISCONSIN since 1992

NORTHWESTERN is 4-3 straight up against

WISCONSIN since 1992

2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL since 1992
Week 12 College Football Injury Report


WISCONSIN

[S] 09/06/2009 – Aubrey Pleasant out indefinitely ( Disciplinary ) 

[S] 09/06/2009 – Shane Carter suspended indefinitely ( Disciplinary ) 

[LB] 10/20/2009 – Mike Taylor out for season ( Knee ) 

[OL] 11/14/2009 – Josh Oglesby "?" Saturday vs. Northwestern ( Knee ) 

[WR] 11/09/2009 – Maurice Moore out indefinitely ( Disciplinary ) 

NORTHWESTERN

[RB] 09/04/2009 – Alex Daniel out for season ( Ankle ) 

[LB] 11/14/2009 – Ben Johnson "?" Saturday vs.

Wisconsin ( Leg ) 

[OG] 11/14/2009 – Desmond Taylor "?" Saturday vs.

Wisconsin ( Shoulder ) 

[S] 11/17/2009 – Brendan Smith is downgraded to doubtful Saturday vs.

Wisconsin ( Thumb ) 

[S] 11/15/2009 – Brad Phillips injured last game, "?" Saturday vs.
Wisconsin ( Hip )
Wisconsin at Northwestern Odds

Wisconsin Badgers -6 Over 51 (-300)

Northwestern Wildcats +6 Under 51 (+220)
Bet Wisconsin at Northwestern
Posted: 11/21/09 2:18PM ET