Wisconsin vs LSU Prediction
The Wisconsin Badgers will play the LSU Tigers on Monday afternoon in the ReliaQuest Bowl at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. Wisconsin has won two games in a row, while LSU is on a three game winning streak. Let’s take a look at the betting matchup and the Wisconsin vs LSU prediction.
Wisconsin Preview
The Wisconsin Badgers are 7-5 (5-4) this season and they finished tied for second in the Big Ten West standings. Wisconsin started the season with a 5-2 record, but they lost their next three games to go 5-5. The Badgers were able to defeat Nebraska and Minnesota to end the season with a record of 7-5. The Wisconsin offense is scoring 22.8 points per game with 206.9 passing yards per game and 163.9 rushing yards per game. Tanner Mordecai has thrown for 1,687 yards, six touchdowns, and four interceptions for the Badgers this season. Wisconsin is missing their top two running backs for this game, while Will Pauling has caught 66 passes for 694 yards and four scores. The Wisconsin defense is giving up 18.9 points against per game this year.
LSU Preview
The LSU Tigers are 9-3 (6-2) this year and they finished tied for second in the SEC West standings. LSU picked up losses against Florida State, Ole Miss, and Alabama, but they were able to win their last three games of the season. The Tigers scored 42, 56, and 52 points in their last three games. The LSU offense is averaging 46.4 points per game with 334.3 passing yards per game and 213.5 rushing yards per game. Jayden Daniels is not playing in this game, so it looks like it will be Garrett Nussmeier under center for the Tigers. Logan Diggs has rushed for 652 yards and seven scores, while Malik Nabers has caught 86 passes for 1,546 yards and 14 touchdowns. The LSU defense is allowing 27.8 points against per game this season.
LSU Tigers Team Facts
- LSU has won 16 of its last 17 games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- LSU has covered the spread in each of its last six games as a favorite.
- LSU has won the first half in 22 of its last 25 games against non-conference opponents.
- LSU has won the first quarter in each of its last three games against non-conference opponents.
- Thirteen of LSU's last 14 games as a favorite have gone OVER the total points line.
Wisconsin Badgers Team Facts
- Wisconsin has won each of its last three Bowl games as an underdog.
- Wisconsin has covered the spread in four of its last five games as an underdog at neutral venues.
- Wisconsin has won the first half in seven of its last nine games against non-conference opponents at neutral venues.
- Four of Wisconsin's last five games as an underdog have gone UNDER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- LSU has recorded the equal-most home wins by a margin of 10+ points of any FBS team this season (6).
- LSU has recorded the equal-most home wins by a margin of 30+ points of any FBS team this season (4).
Wisconsin vs LSU Betting Prediction
LSU comes into this game with plenty of momentum from a great regular season, but they will be without their starting quarterback for this game. The Tigers should still be able to score plenty of points, as they have a ton of talent at the skill positions. Wisconsin is missing their leading rusher from this season, which is a huge loss, but they will have Mordecai under center. I think the Badgers will find success on offense against a LSU defense that is below average. I also think Wisconsin is going to be the more motivated team, as LSU had hopes of a better Bowl game. I am going to take the points with Wisconsin here.
