Alabama vs. Wisconsin: Picks, Predictions and Odds

The #4 Alabama Crimson Tide travel to Camp Randall Stadium to face the Wisconsin Badgers in Week 3 of the college football season.

Both teams enter this matchup at 2-0, but it hasn’t been all sunshine and roses. 

Alabama dominated Western Kentucky but struggled with South Florida, while Wisconsin has had two modest showings. 

This game will test both squads, as Wisconsin hosts a hostile environment against a talented Alabama team.

Alabama vs. Wisconsin betting picks and predictions

Wisconsin +16.0 (-110)

The Wisconsin Badgers enter this game as heavy underdogs, but there are reasons to believe they can keep this matchup close. 

While Alabama has shown offensive explosiveness, their performances haven’t been without flaws. 

In their second game against South Florida, Alabama led by just one point with 12 minutes remaining, and they’ve been plagued by injuries on the offensive line. 

This weakness could allow Wisconsin to pressure Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe and disrupt the Crimson Tide's offensive rhythm.

Wisconsin, under head coach Luke Fickell, has the discipline and defensive strength to frustrate Alabama. 

The Badgers' defense, led by secondary standouts Ricardo Hallman and Hunter Wohler, will focus on containing Milroe's running ability. 

Milroe has been electric on the ground, rushing for four touchdowns already, but has yet to fully prove himself as a pocket passer. If Wisconsin can limit his mobility, they may force Alabama to beat them through the air, where Milroe’s accuracy is still developing.

While Wisconsin’s offense hasn’t been explosive, quarterback Tyler Van Dyke has experience from his time at Miami (FL), and they will need him to be at his best to keep up with Alabama’s scoring potential. 

Although the Badgers' offense has struggled, running backs Tawee Walker and Chez Melussi form a solid duo that can eat up clock and wear down Alabama’s defense.

In a rowdy Camp Randall environment, Wisconsin has the tools to keep this game competitive, particularly if they can control the pace and prevent Alabama from generating chunk plays. 

Expect the Badgers to cover the spread at +16.0, even if they don’t pull off the upset.

Under 50.5 (-110)

While Alabama is known for its high-octane offense, this year’s version of the Crimson Tide is less polished than usual. 

Injuries along the offensive line, combined with a Wisconsin defense that possesses an underrated secondary, point to a slower-paced game with fewer scoring opportunities.

Alabama’s boom-or-bust nature on offense, especially with Jalen Milroe’s dual-threat capabilities, means they can either break off huge plays or stall drives if Wisconsin contains Milroe.

Wisconsin, on the other hand, hasn’t shown much firepower on offense. They are currently ranked 133rd out of 134 teams in explosive plays, indicating that scoring won’t come easily for the Badgers, especially against a defense like Alabama’s. 

While Wisconsin will try to run the ball and control time of possession, they’ll struggle to produce big plays against Alabama’s speed and athleticism.

Both teams are likely to rely on their defenses and play more conservatively, especially Wisconsin, which will aim to slow the game down and limit possessions. The under is the smart play here, with neither team expected to light up the scoreboard.

Overall, Alabama should come out on top in this game, but it will be closer than the spread suggests. 

Wisconsin has a strong home-field advantage, and head coach Luke Fickell is no stranger to big games. His experience and Wisconsin’s disciplined defense will keep this game close for three quarters. However, Alabama’s superior athletes, particularly in the skill positions, will make the difference late in the game.

Expect Wisconsin to hang tough, possibly even leading at some points, but Alabama’s talent will eventually take over. 

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Alabama vs. Wisconsin odds

Alabama	-750 ML
Wisconsin	+525 ML
Spread	Alabama -16.0
Total Points	O/U 50.5

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