Purdue will try to stop a 20-year losing run against the Wisconsin Badgers on Friday night when the Big Ten West rivals meet in a crucial matchup. The game will begin at 7 p.m. ET from Ross-Ade Stadium. Purdue’s last victory in the series was a 26-23 victory against Wisconsin in Madison in 2003. Since then, the Badgers have won 16 straight games, including a 35-24 victory at home last season. The Boilermakers (1-2) seek to avoid losing their first three home games of the 2023 season, which would drastically jeopardise their hopes of finishing the season with a winning record or earning a bowl bid. Wisconsin (2-1) is looking to add to its FBS record of 20 straight winning seasons.
The game will begin at 7 p.m. ET from Ross-Ade Stadium. The Badgers are 6-point favourites, and the over/under for total points scored is 54.5, according to the SportsLine consensus. Check out the SportsLine Projection Model’s college football predictions and betting tips before making any Purdue vs. Wisconsin choices.
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• Point spread for Wisconsin vs. Purdue: Wisconsin -6
•Over/under for Wisconsin vs. Purdue: 54.5 pts
•Money line for Wisconsin vs. Purdue: Wisconsin -242, Purdue +196
•WIS: Since 2003, the Badgers have won 16 consecutive matches in this series.
•PUR: As a home underdog, the Boilermakers are 2-4 against the spread since 2020.
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Why is Wisconsin capable of covering
Wisconsin’s first-year offensive coordinator, Phil Longo, has indicated that the team’s objective is to have a balanced offence that aims for 200 yards running and passing. This mindset is a departure from the program’s long-standing run-heavy strategy, which saw the Badgers consistently rank among the top ten rushing teams in the NCAA.
Wisconsin came close to accomplishing this milestone in Week 1 when it ran for 314 yards and threw for 189 in a 38-17 home victory against Buffalo. The Badgers reached this mark last week with 451 yards of total offence, which included 244 passing yards and 207 running yards in a 35-14 victory against Georgia Southern. Wisconsin is 24-0 when it exceeds 200 yards passing and 200 yards running since 2000.
Before the season, first-year coach Luke Fickell informed the media that he hired Longo, a former offensive coordinator at Ole Miss and North Carolina, to diversify the offence while keeping a power-based strategy. Fickell said that he sought to employ Longo when he was the head coach at Cincinnati, but Longo turned down the offer at the time. Check out which team to choose here.
Why can Purdue provide coverage?
Despite some pass protection and ball security difficulties, Purdue has built a potent passing assault that ranks No. 38 in the nation at 275 yards per game. Quarterback Hudson Card has been sacked five times in the last two games and has been hurried countless times. When he does have a chance to throw, he advances the offence quickly and distributes the ball to a wide range of receivers.
Purdue features one of the nation’s best tight end groups, headed by redshirt freshman Max Klare. He has 15 catches and 151 yards for an average of 10.1 yards per reception, ranking second on the team.
“What he’s shown on Saturdays is what we’ve seen since we’ve been here,” offensive coordinator Graham Harrell said this week in a press conference. “He’s started to show up in the last couple of weeks.” Klare had eight receptions for 64 yards against Virginia Tech, then five grabs for 65 yards against Syracuse. Check out which team to choose here.
How to Pick Purdue vs. Wisconsin
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