Ohio State Buckeyes vs Wisconsin Badgers Prediction, 10/18/2025 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Ohio State Buckeyes vs Wisconsin Badgers

Date: Saturday, October 18, 2025

Location: Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, WI

TV: CBS

Odds/Point Spread: Badgers (+27.0)

Total/Over-Under: 41.5

The Ohio State Buckeyes (6-0) are en route to Camp Randall Stadium on Saturday, October 18, 2025 where they will attempt to beat the Wisconsin Badgers (2-4). Wisconsin opens this matchup as 27.0-point underdogs. The betting total comes in at 41.5.

The Ohio State Buckeyes come into this game with a record of 6-0 this season. The last time they stepped onto the field, the Buckeyes went up against the Illinois Fighting Illini and walked away with a win by a score of 34-16. In all, they had 64 plays which totaled 272 yds. The Ohio State Buckeyes ran the ball 37 different times and compiled 106 yards, which is an average of 2.9 yards per tote. Against the run, the Buckeyes gave up 47 yards on 27 tries, which calculates to 1.7 yds per rush surrendered. Ohio State allowed 30 pass completions on 44 attempts for a total of 248 yds, and a completion rate of 68.2%.

When talking about scoring, the Ohio State Buckeyes have an average of 36.8 points per outing. As a team they have an average of 160.7 yards in the run game ranking them 63rd in D-1. The Buckeyes have earned 2,529 total yards for the year. When it comes to scoring touchdowns, Ohio State has earned 16 touchdowns via the pass and 12 touchdowns via the ground. Ohio State has accrued 131 first downs as an offense, and they have been hurt by 27 penalties for 234 yds. They have surrendered the ball 4 different times.

The Buckeyes rank 1st in college football when it comes to the opposition scoring, conceding 6.8 points per game. They are allowing teams to run for an average of 2.7 yards per attempt on the ground and 84.0 rushing yards per game on the campaign. In total, they have given up 504 yards via the running game in 6 games. Regarding passing yardage, the Buckeyes have allowed 870 yds which ranks them 8th in D-1. They have allowed 145.0 yards per contest through the air in addition to giving up a completion percentage of 60.6%. For the year, they are conceding 229.0 yards per game ranking them 6th in the nation. They have yielded 3 touchdowns through the air as well as 1 touchdown running the ball.

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The Badgers head into this game 2-4 this season. When they last stepped on the field, the Badgers walked away with a loss by a score of 37-0 when they faced the Iowa Hawkeyes. Wisconsin ended up running for 3.5 yards per carry, finishing the contest with 127 yards on 36 attempts. The Badgers finished the game with a total of 209 yards and they ran 57 plays (3.7 yards per play). The Badgers pass defense conceded a completion rate of 72.0%, relinquishing 109 yds on 18 out of 25 through the air. Wisconsin surrendered 36 rushing attempts for 210 yards (5.8 yds per rush).

The Wisconsin Badgers have an average of 292.5 yards/game, which is good for 129th in the nation. The Wisconsin offense has racked up 195 yards of penalties on 21 violations, which is good for 133rd in the nation in terms of making mistakes. They maintain an average of 112.2 run yards per game and have run for 673 yards for the season. They have thrown 8 interceptions while letting opponents recover 2 fumbles and they have been able to tally 104 first downs. When it comes to this team's ability to score points, the Badgers are ranking 131st in college football holding an average of 15.5 PPG. For the year thus far, the Badgers currently have a total of 1,082 yards through the air as well as an average of 180.3 passing yards per contest, giving them a rank of 112th in D-1.

Wisconsin has conceded a total of 585 yards on the ground (97.5 yards/game) as well as 8 touchdowns via the rush so far this season. They have allowed 8 touchdowns through the air and 219.5 yards per contest, which has them ranked 66th in D-1. Over the course of the season, they have given up 136 total points. They have earned 0 fumbles recovered and 4 picks for the season. The Badgers defense has participated in 332 plays, ranking them 7th in D-1. The Badgers are relinquishing 22.7 PPG, which puts them 58th in D-1.

Who will win tonight's Buckeyes/Badgers college football game against the spread?

Josh's Pick: Take the Badgers +27.0

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