The No. 1 Ohio State Buckeyes (6-0) hit the road for a Big Ten battle against the Wisconsin Badgers (2-4) on Saturday, October 18, 2025 at Camp Randall Stadium.

The Buckeyes are expected to win by at least two touchdowns (currently -25.5) against the Badgers. The over/under for this matchup is 41.5 points.

Read on for our betting preview for this this contest between the Buckeyes and the Badgers, and discover all of our predictions here, too!

Ohio State vs. Wisconsin betting lines

• Spread favorite: Buckeyes (-25.5)
• Moneyline: Buckeyes (-3846), Badgers (+1510)
• Total: 41.5 points
• TV Channel: CBS (KBAK-Bakersfield, CA)
• Live Stream: Fubo

Ohio State vs. Wisconsin betting info and stats

Ohio State is 5-1-0 against the spread so far this season. Ohio State has covered the spread once when the favorite by at least 25.5 points (a 1-1 ATS record). Ohio State has been moneyline favorites five times this season, winning every game. Wisconsin has won twice against the spread this season (2-4-0). Wisconsin has been listed as an underdog on the moneyline three times so far this season, losing each game.

Ohio State vs. Wisconsin recent stats and trends

Ohio State Buckeyes

• Ohio State has covered the spread in each of its past three matchups while going 3-0 overall.
• One time in those three games, the final combined score surpassed the set total.
• Ohio State’s past three outings have ended with an average of 49.5 points scored. That’s 8.0 more points than this contest’s over/under.

Wisconsin Badgers

• Wisconsin is 1-2 against the spread over its past three games, and has a 3-0 straight-up record in those contests.
• The final combined score of each of the past three Wisconsin games fell short of the set point total.
• The past three Wisconsin games averaged 41.5 points, which equals this matchup’s over/under.

Ohio State vs. Wisconsin key players

Ohio State Buckeyes

• Julian Sayin has 1,479 yards passing for Ohio State, completing 78.4% of his passes and collecting 15 touchdowns and three interceptions this season.
• The team’s top rusher, Bo Jackson, has carried the ball 58 times for 407 yards (81.4 per game), scoring two times.
• CJ Donaldson has piled up 237 yards on 58 attempts, scoring six times.
• Jeremiah Smith has hauled in 40 receptions for 505 yards (84.2 yards per game) to lead the team so far this season. He’s found the end zone seven times as a receiver.
• Carnell Tate has put together a 476-yard season so far with four touchdowns, reeling in 28 passes on 35 targets.
• Max Klare has been the target of 20 passes and compiled 15 grabs for 175 yards, an average of 29.2 yards per contest. He’s found the end zone one time through the air this season.
• Caden Curry has racked up 6.0 sacks to lead the team, while also picking up 9.0 TFL and 30 tackles.
• Sonny Styles is the team’s tackle leader this year. He’s racked up 39 tackles and 1.0 TFL.
• Caleb Downs leads the team with one interception, while also recording 28 tackles, 2.0 TFL, and one pass defended.

Wisconsin Badgers

• Danny O’Neil has racked up 640 yards (160.0 per game) while completing 70.6% of his passes and recording five touchdown passes with five interceptions this season.
• The team’s top rusher, Dilin Jones, has carried the ball 68 times for 286 yards (47.7 per game) with two touchdowns.
• Darrion Dupree has run for 169 yards across 44 attempts.
• Vinny Anthony paces his squad with 274 receiving yards on 24 receptions with one touchdown.
• Lance Mason has 18 receptions (on 31 targets) for a total of 236 yards (39.3 yards per game) and two touchdowns this year.
• Jayden Ballard’s seven grabs (on 15 targets) have netted him 150 yards (25.0 ypg) and two touchdowns.
• Christian Alliegro leads the team with 2.0 sacks. He’s also the team’s tackle leader, and has racked up 4.0 TFL and 36 tackles.
• Preston Zachman has a team-leading two interceptions to go along with seven tackles and two passes defended.