The Penn State Nittany Lions are fresh off a bye week. Following a thrilling comeback win on the road against the USC Trojans. This week, the Nittany Lions hit the road again to face the rebuilding Wisconsin Badgers. After a slow start, the Badgers have found their College Football odds groove. Wisconsin has returned to an emphasis on the ground game, which is its DNA. Still, Penn State will be a strong betting favorite at The Camp, as Wisconsin is struggling to find an identity and has lost the culture that made it so successful.
Penn State Nittany Lions vs. Wisconsin Badgers Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Saturday, October 26, 2024, 7:30 PM ET |
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| Location: | Camp Randall Stadium, Madison, WI. |
| TV Coverage: | NBC |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Penn State | -6½ -112 | 48 -110 | -240 |  |
| Wisconsin | +6½ -108 | 48 -110 | +200 | |
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Penn State Nittany Lions Team Overview
Last game, the Penn State Nittany Lions won 33-30 against the USC Trojans as 4-point road favorites. The game went over the sportsbook total of 52. Penn State has a record of 6-0 straight up, 2-4 against the spread, and 2-4 over/under the total. Penn State ranks 10th for total offense, 29th for passing, 25th for rushing and 28th for scoring. Defensively, they rank 6th overall, 15th against the pass, 10th against the rush, and 9th for points allowed. Also, Penn State ranks 35th for fewest turnovers lost and 85th for takeaways.
Penn State’s Ryan Barker is a redshirt freshman kicker who became his high school’s first Division I football player. Last game, he kicked a 36-yard field goal in overtime, lifting the No. 4 Nittany Lions to a frantic 33-30 victory over the USC Trojans on Saturday.
Penn State rallied from a 14-point halftime deficit behind tight end Tyler Warren and quarterback Drew Allar. And then the defense made just enough timely stops. Also, the Nittany Lions benefited from USC coach Lincoln Riley’s curious decision to run the clock late in the fourth quarter. Penn State defeated USC in California for the first time in a breathtaking game.
Previously, USC kicker Michael Lantz made two field goals. But Lantz missed left from 45 yards, setting up Barker’s improbable game-winner. USC had led by 14 points in the first half. But Barker, a walk-on, helped keep the Nittany Lions in the game, making three field goals. His fourth was the game-winner.
Certainly, Penn State quarterback Drew Allar had mood swings. But he was outrageously good when it counted. He threw for a career-high 391 yards and led the Nittany Lions on a dazzling touchdown drive in the fourth quarter. Also, Allar led second-half scoring drives of 75, 90, 72, and 75 yards.
Wisconsin Badgers Team Overview
Last game, the Wisconsin Badgers won 23-3 against the Northwestern Wildcats as 9.5-point road favorites. The game went under the total of 42. Wisconsin has a record of 5-2 straight up, 3-4 against the spread, and 4-3 over/under the total. Wisconsin ranks 56th for total offense, 86th for passing, 35th for rushing and 67th for scoring. Defensively, they rank 14th overall, 7th against the pass, 62nd against the rush, and 18th for points allowed. Also, Wisconsin ranks 109th for fewest turnovers lost and 119th for takeaways.
Penn State at Wisconsin SBG Free Picks
Penn State will draw interest in betting at the College Football odds window. In turn, Wise Guys like a quality team at a road team discount.
Penn State at Wisconsin SBG Best Bet: Penn State Nittany Lions.