Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs Wisconsin Badgers Matchup

Check out our free Wisconsin Badgers vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights pick and preview for this CFB week 7 game in Piscataway. See who we like to win and cover the spread in this week 7 CFB matchup.

SHI Stadium in Piscataway is the setting for the week seven matchup between the Wisconsin Badgers and Rutgers Scarlet Knights, scheduled for 12:00 ET on Saturday, October 12th. The game will be broadcast on BTN. The Scarlet Knights are 4-1 on the season, and the current -2.5 point spread suggests they are the slight favorite over the Badgers, who are 3-2. The over/under line is at 39.5 points at this time.

Badgers vs. Scarlet Knights Matchup At A Glance

Sport: CFB
Teams: Wisconsin Badgers at Rutgers Scarlet Knights
Where: Piscataway at SHI Stadium
Date: Saturday, October 12th
Betting Odds RUTGER -2.5, WISC +119 | RUTGER -142 O/U 39.5

Badgers Preview:

Wisconsin enters Week 7 against Rutgers with a 3-2 record, ranked 54th in our power rankings. They have a 55.4% chance of becoming bowl-eligible but just a 0.1% shot at winning the Big Ten this season.

The Badgers have a +5 average scoring margin but are 1-3 against the spread. They’ve been favored in two games, going 2-0 as the favorite and 0-2 as the underdog.

This week’s over/under line is 39.5 points, the lowest they’ve faced this season. Wisconsin’s games have averaged 50.2 points, with an average over/under line of 49.8 points.

Badgers Offense Breakdown

Heading into week 7, Wisconsin’s offense is averaging 27.6 points per game, placing them 56th nationally. They are ranked 86th in our offensive power rankings. The Badgers are 66th in rushing, with 170 yards per game on 38.8 attempts.

Tawee Walker leads the rushing attack with 241 yards and six touchdowns, averaging 4 yards per carry. Quarterback Braedyn Locke has thrown for 664 yards, five touchdowns, and three interceptions, with a passer rating of 86. Vinny Anthony II has 206 receiving yards and two touchdowns.

Badgers Team Defense

Wisconsin's defense was dominant in their recent game against Purdue, allowing just six points. They gave up 217 total yards, including 100 rushing yards on 25 attempts and 117 passing yards. Purdue managed only 10 first downs in the game.

For the season, Wisconsin ranks 37th nationally, allowing 22.6 points per game. Opponents are averaging 137.8 rushing yards per game and 181.2 passing yards. Quarterbacks have a passer rating of 88.8 and a 61.9% completion rate against Wisconsin’s defense.

Scarlet Knights Preview:

The Badgers have a +5 average scoring margin but are 1-3 against the spread. They’ve been favored in two games, going 2-0 as the favorite and 0-2 as the underdog.

This week’s over/under line is 39.5 points, the lowest they’ve faced this season. Wisconsin’s games have averaged 50.2 points, with an average over/under line of 49.8 points.

Scarlet Knights Offense Breakdown

Rutgers’ offense is averaging 29.4 points per game, placing them 48th in the nation as they head into week 7. Our power rankings have them 61st. Their rushing attack is the strength of the offense, averaging 207.2 yards per game on 41.2 attempts.

Kyle Monangai leads the ground game with 667 rushing yards, six touchdowns, and an average of 5 yards per carry. Quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis has thrown for 947 yards and eight touchdowns, with a passer rating of 88.

Scarlet Knights Team Defense

Rutgers' defense has been a bright spot this season, ranking 14th nationally by allowing just 15.8 points per game. In their recent game against Nebraska, they gave up only 14 points, though they lost 14-7. The defense allowed 267 total yards, including 103 rushing yards on 39 attempts and 164 passing yards, while also forcing an interception.

Opponents have averaged 159.4 rushing yards per game against Rutgers, while quarterbacks have posted a 65.7 passer rating, completing 55.4% of their passes for an average of 176.4 yards per game, which ranks 34th in the country.

Badgers vs Scarlet Knights Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Through their last ten road contests, the Wisconsin Badgers offense has averaged 22 points per game while allowing an average of 23. Wisconsin posted an overall record of 5-5 while going 5-5 ATS.
The Rutgers Scarlet Knights are 2-0-1 ATS in their last three home games and 2-1 straight-up.
The last five games that Wisconsin was the underdog, they have an ATS mark of 2-3 while going 0-5 straight up.
Going back to their last ten games as the favorite, the Rutgers Scarlet Knights have a straight up record of 10-0. But, their mark vs the spread was just 8-2.