The New Mexico Lobos and No. 4 Wisconsin Badgers will square off on the turf at Camp Randall Stadium. The opening kickoff for this game is set for 12:00 p.m. ET and fans can catch it live by tuning in to Big Ten Network.
New Mexico Lobos at Wisconsin Badgers Betting Preview
New Mexico is a heavy live dog here and is currently receiving 35 points from bookmakers. If the Lobos get ahead early it will produce a worthwhile live betting opportunity. The over/under for this game hasn’t yet been released.
This game’s line opened at -35
The Lobos have gained 0.0 units so far and are 0-1 against the spread (ATS). The team has posted an O/U record of 0-0. The Badgers have gained 0.0 units for moneyline bettors this season. They’re 0-1 ATS and have an O/U record of 0-1.
The Lobos are 1-0 straight up (SU) in 2018 while the Badgers are also 1-0 SU.
The Lobos are hoping to stay unbeaten after a 62-30 victory over Incarnate Word last week. Tevaka Tuioti completed 13-of-21 passes for 327 yards, four touchdowns and one interception. Tyrone Owens (58 yards on 20 rush attempts, two TDs) and the signal-caller Tuioti (54 yards on 11 carries, one TD) led the ground attack. Jay Griffin IV (two receptions, 43 yards) and Elijah Lilly (two catches, 61 yards, one TD) shared the receiving duties in the win.
Wisconsin just earned a lopsided 34-3 win over Western Kentucky. The Badgers defensive unit let the Hilltoppers run for 124 yards on 34 rush attempts. Jacquez Sloan was a bright spot in the loss, recording 48 yards and a score on one catch for Western Kentucky. For Wisconsin, Alex Hornibrook completed 17-of-29 passes for 257 yards and two touchdowns. Jonathan Taylor (145 yards on 18 rush attempts, two TDs) and Taiwan Deal (53 yards on 8 carries) spearheaded the running game as Taylor (five receptions, 85 yards) and Kendric Pryor (four catches, 51 yards, one TD) led the pass-catching corps in the win..
Free Pick: New Mexico Lobos vs. Wisconsin Badgers
SU Winner – Wisconsin, ATS Winner – New Mexico
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Notes
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The New Mexico defense has sacked opposing QBs 3 times this year. Wisconsin has produced one sacks.
Each team has lost one fumble this season
The Lobos only produced eight passing touchdowns last season.
The Badgers converted 25 passing touchdowns last season.
The Lobos created 21 rushing touchdowns last season.
The Badgers put up 28 rushing touchdowns last season.
The Lobos put up 5.2 yards per carry last season while allowing a YPC of 4.7 to opponents.
The Badgers recorded 5.0 yards per carry last season and allowed 3.2 yards per rush attempt to opponents.
The Lobos O-line yielded 15 sacks last season. Their defense created 21 sacks.
The Badgers offensive line gave up 21 sacks last year. Their defense logged 42 sacks.
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