Will Wisconsin Be A Surprise Versus 2010 Sportsbook Probabilities?

July 30, 2010 · By writer

Wisconsin might be 1 of the surprise teams in college football this season vs the odds at the sports books.




The Badgers won’t get the attention of Ohio State in the Big 10 nevertheless they might be a better bet vs college football odds at the online sports books.

College football sports books odds show Wisconsin at 40-1 to earn the national championship this season. The Badgers won their bowl competition over Miami of Florida after going 10-3 last season. They are returning 16 starters which includes 10 on offense. Quarterback Scott Tolzin passed for 2,705 yards and 16 TDs last season although he did have 11 interceptions. The offense is led by running back John Clay who had 1,517 yards and 18 touchdowns last season. The Badgers also return wide receivers Nick Toon and Isaac Andrews along with tight end Lance Kendricks. The offensive line for Wisconsin is filled with skill and they’re considered 1 of the top in the nation.

How far they go in 2010 will be decided by the defense for Wisconsin. They lose O’Brien Schofield, who had 12 sacks last season, nevertheless they do return defensive ends JJ Watt and Louis Nzegwu. Cornerbacks Devin Smith and Niles Brinkley come back, while Chris Borland also comes back at linebacker. If they anticipate to win the Big 10, Wisconsin needs their defense to get better since last season.

Last season the Badgers were 7-6 against the college football odds at the online sports books. This season, they might be a lot better than that. The crucial competition for Wisconsin will occur on October 16th as they host Ohio State. The Badgers are only 1-4 at home against the spread in the last five meetings against the Buckeyes.

Ohio State kicks off the 2010 season at UNLV in a competition they’re likely to win. After that, they host winnable games against San Jose State and Arizona State, though the game against the Sun Devils is a threat. They then host Austin Peay prior to opening Big 10 play at Michigan State. If the Badgers can win that competition they’re likely to beat Minnesota the following week before their meeting against the Buckeyes. The hardest two games this season for Wisconsin seem to be in consecutive weeks as they host Ohio State on October 16th and visit Iowa the following week.


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