Alabama vs Wisconsin Prediction, Odds & Player Props

Sep 7, 2024; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Jalen Milroe (4) looks for a pass against the South Florida Bulls during the second quarter at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: William McLelland-Imagn Images

• Alabama vs Wisconsin headlines the Week 3 college football slate
• The latest Bama vs Wisconsin odds favor the Crimson Tide
• Read below for Alabama vs Wisconsin prediction, odds and player props

The No. 4 Alabama Crimson Tide (2-0) head north to take on the Wisconsin Badgers (2-0) at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison on Saturday, September 14. This rare SEC-Big Ten clash marks just the third meeting ever between the storied programs

Alabama looks to prove it remains a national title contender in its first major test of the season under Kalen DeBoer. Wisconsin, meanwhile, aims to make a statement and pull the upset in Luke Fickell’s second year at the helm.

Here is our Alabama vs Wisconsin prediction, along with betting odds and player props.

Alabama vs Wisconsin Prediction

Alabama’s offense has been rolling through the first two games of the season, averaging 52.5 points in wins over Middle Tennessee and South Florida. However, Bama struggled with turnovers and penalties in a closer-than-expected 42-16 win over the Bulls last weekend.

Wisconsin, meanwhile, is also 2-0 but the Badgers have looked shaky in narrow victories over Western Michigan and FCS foe South Dakota.

The Badgers’ passing game, in particular, has sputtered, as Miami transfer QB Tyler Van Dyke has yet to connect on any big plays downfield. UW’s normally dominant run game and ball-control style has also been lacking.

That Tyler Van Dyke to Trech Kekahuna connection 🔥🎯@BadgerFootball pic.twitter.com/x02qC1r6mU

— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) August 31, 2024

The Badgers’ best hope is to ugly up the game, lean on their defense, and force Alabama into more mistakes. Camp Randall will be rocking for this rare visit from a top-5 non-conference opponent, UW’s first such home game in 35 years.

While the home environment is a nice edge, Bama has too much talent to bet against them here. Jalen Milroe and the passing game get rolling against a suspect UW secondary allowing 6.1 yards per attempt.

4️⃣✌️6️⃣🙌@Jalenmilroe @showtime1kp

📺: ESPN pic.twitter.com/9HZ4E1eX0B

— Alabama Football (@AlabamaFTBL) September 8, 2024

Wisconsin ranks a dismal 133rd out of 134 teams in terms of explosive play rate this season. Van Dyke continues to struggle, averaging just 6.4 yards per attempt. It’s hard to envision them keeping pace Saturday.

Alabama’s offense has shown flashes of explosiveness, ranking 15th in the nation in explosive play rate. Their ability to hit big plays could prove pivotal in this matchup, especially against a Wisconsin defense that has allowed an explosive play rate of 12.62% (95th).

UW’s loss of DL James Thompson and LB Jake Chaney (due to targeting) are key blows to their defense. The Badgers have given up 120 yards on the ground to each of their first two lesser opponents, and now Alabama comes in with talent to make them pay both through the air and on the ground.

Bama vs WISC Pick:

• Crimson Tide to Cover 16.5 (-105)

Alabama vs Wisconsin Odds

Odds as of September 12, 2024, at DraftKings Sportsbook. Check out the DraftKings promo code to bet on Bama vs Wisconsin.

Crimson Tide Favored in CFB Week 2 Odds

The Crimson Tide are unsurprisingly the favorites over the Badgers in the Week 3 college football odds. Kalen Deboer’s Tide enter Saturday’s matchup against the Wisconsin Badgers as heavy 16.5-point favorites.

These odds mean that oddsmakers expect Alabama to win by more than 16 points. For a bet on Alabama to cash, they must prevail by 17 or more. Conversely, Wisconsin is a 16.5-point underdog, so a wager on the Badgers pays out if they lose by 16 or fewer points or pull the outright upset.

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Teammates 🐘#RollTide pic.twitter.com/ajyUWSa3AO

— Alabama Football (@AlabamaFTBL) September 2, 2024

On the moneyline, Alabama is a massive -752 to -800 favorite, implying an 88.7% win probability. Wisconsin ranges from +525 to +540 as heavy underdogs. Bettors must risk $7.52 to $8 on the Tide to win $1, while a $1 wager on the Badgers returns $5.25 to $5.40.

Alabama is favored due to their high-powered offense led by Milroe and their stifling defense that has allowed only eight points per game so far in 2024.

The over/under total of 50.5 points is a bet on whether the teams will combine to score more or less than that amount. With Bama’s high-powered offense and two solid defenses, the total could go either way.

Alabama vs Wisconsin Player Props

Here is a look at the available college football player props for Alabama vs Wisconsin.

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