Nebraska vs. Wisconsin, Latest News, Analysis and College Football Betting Odds

Nebraska athletic director Trev Alberts stole a page from Michigan AD Warde Manuel.  Last year Manuel’s head coach Jim Harbaugh was on the College football betting hot seat.  Michigan was coming off their worst season in memory.  As a result, Harbaugh tried to find an NFL lifeline and was rejected.  Instead, Manuel got Harbaugh to agree to a pay cut, incentives, and lower buyout.  Alberts is bringing back coach Scott Frost for 2022 based on the same model.  Frost was hanging by a thread after failing to produce a bowl in four seasons on the job.

Nebraska Cornhuskers at Wisconsin Badgers CashBet Odds Analysis

Nebraska has impressed gamblers for playing the best teams close this sportsbook season.  However, the Huskers have failed to close the deal for an actual win.  These close calls have made the Big Red profitable this season.  On the other hand, Wisconsin has been impressive after a shocking 1-3 start.  The Badgers reclaimed their DNA by returning to power football.  This is a look that gamblers are familiar and comfortable with.  Especially at Camp Randall Stadium.

Frost Cleans House to Save Himself

Last week Nebraska was on a bye.  Following a 26-17 loss to Ohio State as 14-point home dogs.  The game went under the Betting on college football total of 68.5.  As a result, Nebraska is 3-7 straight up, 5-4-1 against the spread, and 4-5-1 over/under.  Overall, Nebraska ranks 16^th for total offense and 65th for scoring offense.  Defensively, Nebraska ranks 52^nd overall and 27^th for points allowed.

As a result of the bye week, Scott Frost agreed to a pay cut and lower buyout.  Frost fired four offensive assistants as he plans for his last stand in 2022.

Badgers Return to Neanderball Roots for Success

Last week, Wisconsin stomped Northwestern 35-7 as 22.5-point home favorites.  The game went over the bet on NCAAF total of 41.  Now the Badgers have a record of 7-3 straight up, 6-4 against the spread, and 5-5 over/under.  Overall, UW ranks 77^th for total offense and 80^th for scoring offense.  While defensively, the Badgers rank 1^st overall and 2^nd for points allowed.

Accordingly, 17-year-old freshman Braelon Allen rushed for 173 yards and three touchdowns.  Allen has moved up to the depth chart to the number one back slot. Consider Allen has rushed for over 100 yards in six straight games.  Also, Graham Mertz threw two touchdown passes, and Wisconsin’s defense recorded four interceptions.

Nebraska Cornhuskers at Wisconsin Badgers Against the Spread

On the road, Nebraska is 42% against the spread.  While as an underdog, the Cornhuskers are 53% vs. the odds.  In conference action, Nebraska is 37% against the spread.

As an away team Nebraska is 75% under the total.  Overall, as an underdog, the Huskers are 76% under the total.  And in conference games, Nebraska is 63% under the total.

At home, Wisconsin is 46% against the spread.  While as a favorite, the Badgers are 55% vs. the odds.  In conference action, Wisconsin is 50% against the spread.

As a home team, Wisconsin is 60% under the total.  Overall, as a favorite, the Badgers are 51% over the total.  And in conference games, Wisconsin is 54% under the total.

Nebraska is 3-6 against the spread vs. Wisconsin.  Also, the Huskers and Badgers are 7-2 over/under the total.  Specifically, at Wisconsin, Nebraska is 2-1 vs. the odds against the Badgers.  Further, these two teams are 4-1 over/under the total at UW.

Nebraska Cornhuskers at Wisconsin Badgers CashBet Free Pick

In this situation, Nebraska is in the spot that they best excel at for 2021.  Also, the Black Shirts defense has been a Betting on NCAAF strength.  In fact, the Black Shirts should keep Nebraska within the number.  As mentioned earlier, Wisconsin is in the red at Camp Randall Stadium.  Also, Wisconsin’s improvement has raised the price.

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