Bowling Green vs. Wisconsin Odds
MADISON, WI (The Spread) – No. 19 Wisconsin looks to avoid a big upset on Saturday when it hosts Bowling Green at Noon ET on ESPN2.
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Bowling Green is 2-1 on the season, 0-1 on the road and 2-1 against the spread. Wisconsin comes into this game 1-1 overall, 1-0 at home and 0-2 against the spread. These two last met in 2006 with Wisconsin getting a 35-14 victory.
Trends show that Wisconsin is 4-9 against the spread in its last 13 non-conference games while Bowling Green is 19-7 ATS in its last 26 games overall and 4-0 ATS in its last 4 in September.
According to oddsmakers from Bovada.lv, Wisconsin is the clear favorite at home, as the Badgers have odds of -27 points against Bowling Green. The over/under total for the game has been set at 64.5 points (View Matchup). The opening odds for this game had Wisconsin as just a 21.5-point favorite. The spread steadily climbed all week, making the big jump up to 27 points. The over/under total hasn’t changed since opening at 64.5 points.
Wisconsin had a week off following a 37-3 win over Western Illinois at home two weeks ago. The Badgers are still smarting from their 28-24 loss to LSU in the season opener. Wisconsin continues to be led by its ground attack, which has 435 yards in two games. Melvin Gordon has led the way with 178 yards while Corey Clement has 102 yards. Tanner McEvoy has thrown for 333 yards and three touchdowns on 31 of 52 passing.
Bowling Green has earned back-to-back wins coming into this game, including a 45-42 win over fellow Big Ten school, Indiana, last week. The Falcons have been led by running back Travis Greene, who has rushed for 343 yards and four touchdowns, while James Knapke has thrown for 632 yards and four scores on 68 of 104 passing. Receiver Roger Lewis has also been a big weapon, catching 30 passes for 366 yards and two touchdowns.
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In terms of Injuries, Wisconsin fullback Derek Watt (foot) and guard Warren Herring (knee) are both out, as is backup QB Joel Stave (shoulder). Bowling Green defensive back Darrell Hunter II (undisclosed) and linebacker D.J. Lynch (knee) are questionable.
The Public Bets for this game are backing Wisconsin, as the Badgers are getting 73% of the wagers with odds of -27 points against Bowling Green on Saturday afternoon.
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