USC vs. Wisconsin prediction, odds, time: Week 8 Saturday college football picks from proven model
The 16th-ranked USC Trojans face the Wisconsin Badgers in a key conference game at Camp Randall Stadium.
Quick Look
- 16th-ranked USC Trojans face the Wisconsin Badgers in a Big Ten matchup on Saturday at Camp Randall Stadium.
- USC enters 6-1, while Wisconsin is 4-2.
- The SportsLine Projection Model favors the Under on the 49.5-point total.
AI-generated summary
Why It Matters
USC holds a 7-1 all-time series lead against Wisconsin. The Trojans are currently 6-1 overall, while the Badgers hold a 4-2 record.
The 16th-ranked USC Trojans look to win their third game in a row when they take on the Wisconsin Badgers in a key Big Ten Conference matchup on Saturday night. USC is coming off a bye after defeating Penn State 31-23 on Oct. 10, while Wisconsin dropped a 17-7 decision at UCLA to snap a four-game winning streak. The Trojans (6-1, 3-1 Big Ten), who are tied for third in the conference, are 2-0 on the road this season. The Badgers (4-2, 2-1 Big Ten), who are tied for fifth in the league, are 3-0 on their home field. USC leads the all-time series 7-1, including a 38-21 win in their last meeting in 2024.
Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. ET at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis. The Trojans are 3-point favorites, with the over/under at 49.5 in the latest USC vs. Wisconsin odds. Before making any USC vs. Wisconsin picks, check out the USC vs. Wisconsin predictions from the SportsLine Projection Model.
After simulating USC vs. Wisconsin 10,000 times, SportsLine model is going Under 49.5 points at betting apps. The Under has hit in the last two games for both teams. Wisconsin's defense will be a big test for this USC offense that hasn't performed on the road as well. In total 18 of Luke Fickell's 24 Wisconsin home games have gone Under.
The model projects that Jaden Maiava is held to around 250 passing yards, while Wisconsin's Colton Joseph stays under 200 yards through the air.
The computer is calling for 49 combined points as the Under is the value side 51% of the time. See the model's spread and money-line picks at SportsLine.
In addition to going Over on the total, the model also says one side of the spread hits in well over 50% of simulations. You can only get the pick at SportsLine.
So who wins USC vs. Wisconsin, and which side of the spread hits well over 50% of the time? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the spread to jump on, all from the advanced model that's on a 59-49 run on top-rated CFB picks, and find out.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Total points will be under 49.5
Possible · Within days
Open Questions
- Which team will cover the 3-point spread?
- Will the game total remain under 49.5 points?
