Alabama vs. Wisconsin Odds: Alabama Given 88% Chance to Dominate Against Wisconsin at Camp Randall Stadium
The Alabama Crimson Tide will head to Camp Randall Stadium for a Big Ten vs. SEC clash with the Wisconsin Badgers. Jalen Milroe and the Tide are heavily favored, so can they flex their muscles on national TV? Let's take a look at the latest odds for Alabama vs. Wisconsin on Big Noon Kickoff.
Peter Alexis - September 13, 2024, 7:00 PM EDT
6 minAlabama vs. Wisconsin Odds: Alabama Given 88% Chance to Dominate Against Wisconsin at Camp Randall Stadium
The No. 4 Alabama Crimson Tide are ready to test their skills against their first Power 4 matchup against the Wisconsin Badgers. The Big Ten vs. SEC showdown will grab many eyeballs on Saturday for Big Noon Kickoff on FOX.
Camp Randall Stadium will be the site for this contest, and Kalen Deboer's Crimson Tide will try to flex their muscles on national TV after a poor showing last week against South Florida. Jalen Milroe led a weak Crimson Tide offense in Week 2, which surprised many after they blew away Western Kentucky with a flawless effort in their first game. The Tide struggled with USF last year as well, before pulling away late in both games. They won't be able to afford a slow start against SEC opponents, so this will be a critical get-right game for them.
Wisconsin is starting Miami transfer Tyler Van Dyke at QB, who brings his veteran experience to the table as the Badgers replace Tanner Mordecai. They are truly trying to fill the hole left by fourth round draft pick Braelon Allen, who was the latest in a long line of star Badger running backs like Melvin Gordon and Jonathan Taylor. They have Tawee Walker out there, but he got banged up in Week 1 and missed the second game. Several others have stepped up including Chez Mellusi and Cade Yacamelli, but they will need all hands on deck to move the rock against this Alabama front seven.
Let's check out the latest odds for Alabama vs. Wisconsin on Saturday afternoon to see who has the edge.
Alabama vs. Wisconsin Date, Time, Where to Watch
Date: Saturday, September 14, 2024
Time: 12:00 PM ET
Location: Camp Randall Stadium (Madison, WI)
How to watch: FOX
Alabama Record: 2-0
Wisconsin Record: 2-0
Complete Alabama vs. Wisconsin odds
Alabama vs. Wisconsin Odds
Team | Spread Odds | Total Odds | Moneyline Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
Alabama Crimson Tide | -16.5 (-110) | Over 48.5 (-110) | -800 |
Wisconsin Badgers | +16.5 (-110) | Under 48.5 (-110) | +550 |
Alabama comes into this game as more than a two-touchdown favorite, despite their weak showing last week against South Florida as a massive favorite.
The most notable part of these odds is the total, sitting lower at 48.5. When we see a low total like this matched up with a larger spread, especially on the road, the oddsmakers are largely expecting Bama's defense to shut down a lackluster Wisconsin offense. The Crimson Tide will be responsible for scoring most of the points in this one, and if they want to cover the spread, it's up to the offense, not the defense.
Alabama's team total is at 32.5, while Wisconsin is down at 15.5, with the books barely expecting them to muster two touchdowns against the 4th-ranked Tide defense.
The betting splits have Alabama getting the bulk of the money, with 89% of the handle coming in on 62% of the bets for Bama's -16.5 spread. Meanwhile as detailed above, there is large backing for the under in this potentially low-scoring matchup, with 79% of the money coming in on the under 48.5 from 56% of the bets. The total has fallen down from 50.5 during the course of the week, exhibited by bettors hammering the under.
Alabama vs. Wisconsin Preview
Alabama may be ranked fourth in the nation, but they have yet to prove their true standing in that spot. They struggled immensely with South Florida last week, entering the fourth quarter with a slim one-point lead over the Bulls. They eventually pulled away with four touchdowns in the final frame, but they couldn't get it going for a large portion of the game.
While there will be growing pains for Kalen Deboer's new squad, they don't have much time to figure it out. They may be 17-point favorites on the road against a dull Wisconsin offense, but the Badgers are not known to roll over at Camp Randall Stadium. They are 4-1 in their last five games against ranked opponents, and 5-0 ATS as a double-digit home underdog.
Jalen Milroe and the Tide will have to bring their A-game on offense, because all eyes will be on that matchup. No one is expecting much from Tyler Van Dyke and the Badgers offense against the Bama D. But if Milroe and the Crimson Tide experience similar offensive inefficiencies the way they did against USF, it could be a sweaty afternoon for Deboer's team. They are also obviously looking ahead to their matchup with the top-ranked Georgia Bulldogs in the following week, where everything will be on the line in a rare early-season SEC showdown. This game should be slower and lacking in offense, and the Tide will try to iron out some of their issues while avoiding an upset on the road.
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