South Florida vs. Wisconsin Odds
MADISON, WI (The Spread) – No. 19 Wisconsin will look to continue its winning trends on Saturday when it plays host to South Florida at Noon ET on ESPNU.
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Wisconsin is 2-1 overall, 2-0 at home and 1-2 against the spread. South Florida is 2-2 on the season, 2-2 against the spread and playing in its first road game. Both teams have went over the point total in two of their games this year. These two have no recent meetings.
Trends show that South Florida is just 6-21-1 against the spread in its last 28 non-conference games while Wisconsin is 5-1-1 ATS in its last 7 games in September. South Florida has went under the point total odds in seven of its last eight road games.
According to oddsmakers from Bovada.lv, Wisconsin is the clear favorite at home, as the Badgers are getting odds of -33.5 points against South Florida. The over/under total for the game has been set at 50 points (View Matchup). The opening odds for this game had Wisconsin favored by 33 points. The spread climbed to a high of 34 before settling at 33.5. The over/under total hasn’t changed since opening at 50.
Wisconsin is coming off a 68-17 win over Bowling Green last week. The Badgers come into this game averaging 43 points per game and they also have the top rushing attack in the country, averaging 359.7 yards per game on the ground. Melvin Gordon has led the way with 431 rushing yards and six touchdowns while quarterback Tanner McEvoy has rushed for 253 yards and two scores to go along with 445 passing yards and four touchdowns.
South Florida snapped a two-game losing streak last week with a 17-14 win over Connecticut. The Bulls have had their two wins this season come by a combined 8 points. The Bulls are averaging just 21.8 points and 293.1 yards per game this season on offense. The team is being led by Marlon Mack, who has rushed for 502 yards and five touchdowns. Mike White has added 388 passing yards with two scores and two interceptions.
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In terms of Injuries, Wisconsin guard Warren Herring (knee) is out until mid-October while fullback Derek Straus (shoulder) is questionable for Saturday’s game. USF receiver Andre Davis (sternum) is out for this game.
The Public Bets for this game are backing Wisconsin, as the Badgers are getting 73% of the wagers with odds of -33.5 points against South Florida on Saturday.
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