Wisconsin vs. Nebraska Prediction: Picks & Start Time – November 19, 2022

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Big Ten rivals will do battle when the Wisconsin Badgers (5-5) face the Nebraska Cornhuskers (3-7) at Memorial Stadium (Lincoln, NE) in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Wisconsin vs. Nebraska Odds

Point Spread

The spread for this matchup is set at 10 points, with sportsbooks listing Wisconsin as the favorites.

Moneyline

As for the moneyline, Wisconsin has -384 odds to pick up the win, while Nebraska is listed at +295 to claim victory.

Over/Under

Finally, the over/under for the game is set at 40.5 points.

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Game Info

How to Watch Wisconsin vs. Nebraska Live?

  • Game Day: Saturday, November 19, 2022
  • Game Time: 12:00 PM ET
  • TV Channel: ESPN
  • Location: Lincoln, Nebraska
  • Stadium: Memorial Stadium (Lincoln, NE)

Betting Preview

Wisconsin

Wisconsin ranks 82nd in total offense this year (370.1 yards per game), but has been shining on the other side of the ball, ranking 14th-best in the FBS with 370.1 yards allowed per game. Wisconsin is compiling 28.7 points per game on offense (65th in the FBS), and ranks 27th defensively with 20.9 points allowed per game. Wisconsin is putting up 200.0 passing yards per game on offense (105th in the FBS), and ranks 32nd defensively with 200.2 passing yards allowed per game. Wisconsin ranks 54th in rushing yards this year (170.1 rushing yards per game), but has been thriving on defense, ranking 16th-best in the FBS with 107.6 rushing yards allowed per game. Wisconsin ranks 50th in third-down percentage this season (41.6%), but has been playing really well on defense, ranking 20th-best in the FBS with a 31.9% third-down conversion rate allowed. Wisconsin has the 37th-ranked turnover margin in college football at +4, forcing 18 turnovers (25th in the FBS) while turning it over 14 times (60th in the FBS).

Nebraska

Nebraska ranks 86th in total yards per game (363.0), but it has been less effective on the other side of the ball, ranking 20th-worst in the FBS with 438.1 total yards surrendered per contest. In terms of points scored Nebraska ranks 95th in the FBS (23.3 points per game), and it is 99th defensively (29.9 points allowed per contest). With 226.6 passing yards per game on offense, Nebraska ranks 74th in the FBS. On defense, it ranks 94th, giving up 247.1 passing yards per game. Nebraska has been struggling to stop the run, ranking 20th-worst with 191.0 rushing yards allowed per game. It has been more productive offensively, posting 136.4 rushing yards per contest (87th-ranked). Nebraska is posting a 41.0% third-down conversion percentage on offense this season (56th-ranked). Meanwhile, it is giving up a 41.8% third-down rate (97th-ranked) on defense. At -7, Nebraska has the 100th-ranked turnover margin in the FBS, with 11 forced turnovers (100th in the FBS) and 18 turnovers committed (101st in the FBS).

Wisconsin vs. Nebraska Betting Analysis

Wisconsin Betting Insights

Wisconsin has registered a 5-5-0 record against the spread this season. Wisconsin is 3-1 ATS when playing as at least 10-point favorites. Games involving Wisconsin have hit the over six times this season. The Badgers have been favored on the moneyline six total times this season. They’ve finished 3-3 in those games. The Badgers have played as a moneyline favorite of -384 or shorter in only two games this season, and they split 1-1.

Cornhuskers Betting Insights

Nebraska has covered the spread three times this year (3-6-0). In games they have played as 10-point or bigger underdogs, Nebraska owns an ATS record of 2-2. Nebraska games have gone over the total twice this year. The Cornhuskers have been listed as the underdog five times this season and have failed to win any of those games. The Cornhuskers have a record of 0-3 when they’re set as an underdog of +295 or more by bookmakers this season.

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Wisconsin vs. Nebraska Against The Spread & Betting Records

Wisconsin

Overall Home Away
Point Total AVG 46.5 46.5 46.5
Implied Total AVG 30.4 32.2 27.8
ATS Record 5-5-0 4-2-0 1-3-0
Over/Under Record 6-4-0 3-3-0 3-1-0
Moneyline Favorite Record 3-3 2-2 1-1
Moneyline Underdog Record 0-2 0-0 0-2

Cornhuskers

Overall Home Away
Point Total AVG 56.0 58.0 52.0
Implied Total AVG 35.8 36.7 34.0
ATS Record 3-6-0 2-4-0 1-2-0
Over/Under Record 2-7-0 1-5-0 1-2-0
Moneyline Favorite Record 2-1 1-1 1-0
Moneyline Underdog Record 0-5 0-3 0-2

Players to Watch

Wisconsin

  • With 11.0 sacks to go with 13.0 TFL and 42 tackles in 10 games, Nick Herbig has been a key contributor to the Badgers’ defense in 2022.
  • With one interception to go with 68 tackles, 5.0 TFL, two sacks, and one pass defended in 10 games, Maema Njongmeta has been a key contributor to the Badgers’ defensive unit in 2022.
  • As part of the Badgers’ defense, John Torchio has recorded five interceptions to go along with 43 tackles, 3.0 TFL, one sack, and five passes defended in 10 games.
  • With 2.0 sacks to go along with 2.0 TFL, 44 tackles, and two interceptions, Kamo’i Latu has helped carry the Badgers’ defense over 10 games.

Cornhuskers

  • Garrett Nelson has been wreaking havoc on defense, compiling 42 tackles, 7.0 TFL, and 5.5 sacks for the Cornhuskers.
  • Luke Reimer has recorded 66 tackles, 2.0 TFL, one sack, and one interception in 10 games for the Cornhuskers.
  • Marques Buford Jr. has totaled 3.0 TFL, 52 tackles, and two interceptions in 10 games for the Cornhuskers.
  • On defense, Isaac Gifford has piled up 50 tackles, 4.0 TFL, and one sack in 10 games.

Wisconsin vs. Nebraska Predictions and Pick

Wisconsin vs. Nebraska betting card

    Pick ATS:

    Badgers (-10)

    Pick OU:

    Over (40.5)

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How to Bet on Wisconsin vs. Nebraska

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Our prediction to win this game is Wisconsin, and we expect that Wisconsin will cover the spread (Wisconsin -10). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going over the posted total of 40.5 points.

WRITTEN BY

Matt Rooney

Matt comes from Chicago and has lived in the area his whole life. Graduated from and played football at Illinois Wesleyan University in Bloomington, IL while also serving as the director of student sports broadcasting. He writes for Betsperts as well as appears on several shows across the network.

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