Alabama vs. Wisconsin Prediction, Odds, Expert Pick

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• Pick ATS: Wisconsin (+16.5)
• Pick OU: Over (49.5)
• Prediction: Alabama 33, Wisconsin 19

Predictions are made by the Data Skrive betting model.

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Pick by FOX Sports Betting Analyst Geoff Schwartz:

Alabama’s first road game under new coach Kalen DeBoer is a trip to Madison to face Wisconsin. These teams play with contrasting styles. Alabama has special talents on offense with a game plan that’s about pushing the ball down the field, while using its uber-athletic quarterback in the run game as an outlet. Alabama’s defense is ninth in points per drive, which is acceptable after playing Western Kentucky and USF.

Wisconsin is 2-0 after beating Western Michigan 28-14 in week one followed by South Dakota 27-13.

It’s hard to find an angle I like for this Big Noon Kickoff battle. This is Alabama’s first game with a new staff and there’s bound to be operational issues working through the noise and environment in Madison. Alabama has 89 rush attempts to only 44 pass attempts this season, and on the road, this trend should continue — protecting a new passing offense while focusing on winning in the trenches. Alabama has offensive line concerns at one position and that’s limiting its ability to pass protect.

Wisconsin is into Year 2 of Phil Longo’s offense, and through two weeks, it is still finding its rhythm. It’s fair to argue if this offense was holding things back for Alabama, but even then, I’d still be disappointed with the lack of points through two weeks. Wisconsin has been unable to generate any explosive plays, and you’re not going to score on Alabama by playing pickleball on offense.

This game feels like a first-half Under, with Alabama starting slow playing on the road and running the football to protect the offensive line, while Wisconsin plays ball control, hoping for some offensive explosion or an Alabama mistake.

Lastly, I’d look to live wager on Alabama at a better number at some point in this game. Its talent should take over in the second half.

PICK:First half Under 26.5 points scored by both teams combined

Alabama vs. Wisconsin Betting Insights

• Based on the spread and over/under, the implied score for the game is Crimson Tide 33, Badgers 16.
• The Crimson Tide have an 88.9% chance to claim victory in this meeting based on the moneyline’s implied probability. The Badgers have a 15.6% implied probability.
• Alabama has covered once in two games with a spread this season.
• Wisconsin has compiled a 0-2-0 record against the spread this season.

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FOX Sports created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.