Alabama vs. Wisconsin: Odds, predictions and how to watch the early game

The third weekend of the 2024 college football season brings us a notable SEC-Big Ten matchup on campus when No. 4 Alabama heads to Camp Randall to face Wisconsin on Saturday.

Both teams are 2-0 up, but their attacks are a study in contrasts.

Alabama has scored 105 points in two games this season thanks to a dynamic attack led by dual-threat quarterback Jalen Milroe, who has scored 9 all-purpose touchdowns so far.

Wisconsin wants to throw the ball more often under second-year coach Luke Fickell, but hasn't scored over 30 points in a game this season, and Tyler Van Dyke has a 31.6 quarterback rating.

Let’s take a look at the early betting odds and predictions for Alabama vs. Wisconsin this week.

Lines provided courtesy of FanDuel Sportsbook.

Alabama: -15.5 (-110)
Wisconsin: +15.5 (-110)

Alabama wins: -750
Wisconsin win: +520

Over 50.5 points: -118
Below 50.5 points: -104

The Football Power Index predicts that Alabama will win the game in 92.2 percent of its simulations and will be 24.6 points better than Wisconsin, which is enough to make up the difference.

+ Alabama has a 9-4 record against the spread in their last 13 games

+ Wisconsin has a 2-6-1 record against the spread in their last 9 home games on Saturday

+ The total points total has been exceeded in 7 of Alabama's last 9 games

+ The Badgers have a record of 4-10-1 against the spread in their last 10 Saturday games

+ Tide has a record of 8-2 against the spread in their last 10 games against Big Ten competition

+ The total went under in 7 of Wisconsin’s last 8 home games

+ Bama has a 2-8 record against the spread in their last 10 games of Week 3

Alabama: 36 percent of bettors predict the Crimson Tide will win the game and cover the spread.

Wisconsin: 64 percent of bets suggest the Badgers will pull off an upset or stay within the range.

Our choice: Alabama -15.5

When: Saturday, September 14
Time: 11am Central
TV: Fox Network

The game odds are updated regularly and are subject to change.

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