Wisconsin vs Washington State Prediction, Odds & Best Prop Bets – NCAAF, Week 2

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Washington State defensive end Brennan Jackson lines up for a play during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Colorado State, Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Pullman, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
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  • Wisconsin is a -6 point favorite vs. Washington State
  • Total (Over/Under): 58.5 points
  • Watch the game on ABC

The Wisconsin Badgers visit Martin Stadium to take on the Washington State Cougars on Sep. 9. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30pm EDT in Pullman.

Wisconsin is a betting favorite in Week 2, with the spread sitting at -6 (-110).

The Wisconsin vs. Washington State Over/Under is 58.5 total points.

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Wisconsin vs. Washington State Odds, Spread, Over/Under for Week 2

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Wisconsin-6 -11058.5 -110-250
Washington State +6 -11058.5 -110+200

Wisconsin vs Washington State Prediction for Week 2

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts Wisconsin will win this game with 71.3% confidence.

Wisconsin vs Washington State Spread Prediction for Week 2

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Wisconsin will cover the spread with 71.1% confidence.

Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both Wisconsin and Washington State, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.


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  • Wisconsin has hit the Team Total Under in their last 4 games (+4.00 Units / 90% ROI)
  • Wisconsin has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 5 of their last 7 games (+2.90 Units / 38% ROI)
  • Wisconsin has hit the Game Total Over in 8 of their last 13 games (+2.50 Units / 17% ROI)
  • Wisconsin have covered the 1H Spread in 5 of their last 8 games (+1.75 Units / 20% ROI)
  • Wisconsin has hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 6 of their last 10 games (+1.45 Units / 12% ROI)
  • Washington State has hit the Moneyline in 7 of their last 13 games (+6.30 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Washington State has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 8 of their last 10 games (+5.80 Units / 53% ROI)
  • Washington State have covered the Spread in 9 of their last 13 games (+4.60 Units / 32% ROI)
  • Washington State has hit the Game Total Under in 9 of their last 13 games (+4.60 Units / 32% ROI)
  • Washington State have covered the 1Q Spread in 5 of their last 6 games (+4.55 Units / 61% ROI)

Best Wisconsin Player Prop Bets Today

We’ve highlighted some favorite college football player prop bets for Wisconsin players for Week 2, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

  • Skyler Bell has hit the Receiving Yards Under in 7 of his last 9 games (+4.55 Units / 40% ROI)
  • Chimere Dike has hit the Receiving Yards Under in 8 of his last 12 games (+3.40 Units / 23% ROI)
  • Braelon Allen has hit the Rushing Yards Over in 5 of his last 7 games (+2.50 Units / 29% ROI)
  • Chez Mellusi has hit the Rushing Yards Over in 2 of his last 3 games (+1.00 Units / 29% ROI)

Best Washington State Player Prop Best Bets Today

Top NCAAF player prop bets for Washington State players for Week 2, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

  • Nakia Watson has hit the Rushing Yards Under in his last 9 games (+9.00 Units / 81% ROI)
  • Cameron Ward has hit the TD Passes Under in 6 of his last 8 games (+4.70 Units / 42% ROI)
  • Cameron Ward has hit the Passing Yards Under in 5 of his last 6 games (+3.80 Units / 53% ROI)
  • Nakia Watson has hit the Receiving Yards Over in 2 of his last 3 games at home (+0.75 Units / 21% ROI)

Wisconsin Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Wisconsin is 0-1 against the spread this college football season (-1.1 Units / -100% ROI).

  • Wisconsin is 1-0 when betting on the Moneyline for +1 Units / 4.8% ROI
  • Wisconsin is 1-0 when betting the Over for +1 Units / 90.91% ROI
  • Wisconsin is 0-1 when betting the Under for -1.1 Units / -100% ROI

Washington State Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Washington State is 1-0 against the spread this college football season (+1 Units / 90.91% ROI).

  • Washington State is 1-0 when betting on the Moneyline for +1 Units / 28.99% ROI
  • Washington State is 1-0 when betting the Over for +1 Units / 90.91% ROI
  • Washington State is 0-1 when betting the Under for -1.1 Units / -100% ROI

Wisconsin: Keys to the Game vs. Washington State

#19 Wisconsin is undefeated (6-0) when not throwing an interception since the 2021 season– best among Power 5 Teams; Average: .436

#19 Wisconsin is 11-7 (.478) when rushing more than 30 times since the 2021 season– tied for 15th-best among Power 5 Teams; Average: .398

#19 Wisconsin is 13-1 (.867) when scoring 22 or more points since the 2021 season– 4th-best in FBS; Average: .622

#19 Wisconsin is 4-3 (.444) when passing for more than 200 yards since the 2021 season– 14th-best among Power 5 Teams; Average: .347

Washington State: Keys to the Game vs. Wisconsin

Washington State was undefeated (5-0) when allowing less than 3 sacks in the 2022 season– tied for best in FBS; Average: .545

Washington State is 10-5 (.500) when making 7 or more explosive plays since the 2021 season– tied for 12th-best among Power 5 Teams; Average: .389

Washington State is 10-1 (.714) when allowing less than 3 sacks since the 2021 season– 3rd-best among Power 5 Teams; Average: .420

Washington State is 11-2 (.786) when allowing less than 3 sacks since the 2021 season– 11th-best in FBS; Average: .550

Matchup Notes for Wisconsin vs. Washington State

Washington State’s QBs has thrown for 7,595 passing yards in 27 games (281.3 YPG) since the 2021 season — 27th-best among FBS teams. Wisconsin’s defense has allowed just 207.8 passing yards per game since the 2021 season — fourth-best among P5 defenses.

Washington State’s TEs has 17 receptions in 14 games (just 1.2 per game) since the 2021 season — second-worst among P5 TEs. Wisconsin’s defense has allowed just 16.4 receptions per game since the 2021 season — tied for 12th-best among FBS defenses.

Washington State’s TEs had 13 receptions in 11 games (just 1.2 per game) in the 2022 season — tied for worst among Pac-12 TEs. Wisconsin’s defense allowed just 17.2 receptions per game in the 2022 season — 31st-best among FBS defenses.

Wisconsin’s QBs threw for 2,527 passing yards in 13 games (just 194.4 YPG) in the 2022 season — 20th-worst among FBS teams. Washington State’s defense allowed 286.2 passing yards per game in the 2022 season — 17th-worst among FBS defenses.

Wisconsin’s offense has thrown for 4,661 passing yards in 27 games (just 172.6 YPG) since the 2021 season — 13th-worst among FBS offenses. Washington State’s defense has allowed 257.7 passing yards per game since the 2021 season — fifth-worst among Pac-12 defenses.

Wisconsin’s WRs gained 1,689 yards on 117 receptions (14.4 YPR) in the 2022 season — fourth-best among Big Ten WRs. Washington State’s defense allowed 14.3 Yards Per Reception to WRs in the 2022 season — tied for 24th-worst among FBS defenses.

Wisconsin Offensive Stats & Trends

Wisconsin’s QBs threw for 2,527 passing yards in 13 games (just 194.4 YPG) in the 2022 season — 20th-worst among FBS teams. Washington State’s defense allowed 286.2 passing yards per game in the 2022 season — 17th-worst among FBS defenses.

#19 Wisconsin RBs have averaged 213.0 rushing yards per game (213/1) in the 2nd half this season– best among FBS Teams; Average: 65.9

#19 Wisconsin RBs have averaged 313.0 rushing yards per game (313/1) this season– 3rd-best among FBS Teams; Average: 130.9

Wisconsin’s offense has thrown for 4,661 passing yards in 27 games (just 172.6 YPG) since the 2021 season — 13th-worst among FBS offenses. Washington State’s defense has allowed 257.7 passing yards per game since the 2021 season — fifth-worst among Pac-12 defenses.

Wisconsin’s WRs gained 1,689 yards on 117 receptions (14.4 YPR) in the 2022 season — fourth-best among Big Ten WRs. Washington State’s defense allowed 14.3 Yards Per Reception to WRs in the 2022 season — tied for 24th-worst among FBS defenses.

Washington State Offensive Stats & Trends

Washington State WRs have averaged 30.0 receptions per game (30/1) this season– best among FBS Teams; Average: 13.6

Washington State’s QBs has thrown for 7,595 passing yards in 27 games (281.3 YPG) since the 2021 season — 27th-best among FBS teams. Wisconsin’s defense has allowed just 207.8 passing yards per game since the 2021 season — fourth-best among P5 defenses.

Washington State’s TEs has 17 receptions in 14 games (just 1.2 per game) since the 2021 season — second-worst among P5 TEs. Wisconsin’s defense has allowed just 16.4 receptions per game since the 2021 season — tied for 12th-best among FBS defenses.

Washington State WRs have 7 receptions in the Red Zone this season– 2nd-most among FBS Teams

Washington State WRs have 7 receptions in the Red Zone this season– most among Power 5 Teams

Wisconsin Badgers Defensive Stats & Trends

#19 Wisconsin has sacked opposing QBs just once on 64 pass attempts in the Red Zone since the 2021 season– 4th worst among Power 5 Teams; Average: 16.4

#19 Wisconsin has allowed first downs on 14% of rush attempts since the 2021 season– 2nd best in FBS; Average: 23%

#19 Wisconsin has allowed rushes of 10 or more yards on just 54 of 771 carries (7%) since the 2021 season– best among Power 5 Teams; Average: 13%

#19 Wisconsin has allowed 2.2 yards from scrimmage per touch (146 yards / 66 touches) on 3rd and short since the 2021 season– best among Power 5 Teams; Average: 4.9

#19 Wisconsin has allowed rushes of 10 or more yards on just 54 of 771 carries (7%) since the 2021 season– best in FBS; Average: 13%

Washington State Cougars Defensive Stats & Trends

Washington State has allowed a Completion Pct of just 37% (34 completions/92 attempts) in the Red Zone since the 2021 season– 3rd best in FBS; Average: 54%

Washington State has forced 38 fumbles since the 2021 season– most in FBS

Washington State has allowed a Completion Pct of just 37% (34 completions/92 attempts) in the Red Zone since the 2021 season– 2nd best among Power 5 Teams; Average: 53%

Washington State has allowed opponents to catch just 34 of 92 passes (37% Reception Pct) in the Red Zone since the 2021 season– 3rd best in FBS; Average: 54%

Washington State has allowed opponents to catch just 34 of 92 passes (37% Reception Pct) in the Red Zone since the 2021 season– 2nd best among Power 5 Teams; Average: 53%


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