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Wisconsin Game Saturday: Wisconsin vs. Minnesota Prediction, Odds, Spread, Line, Over/Under & Betting Info for NCAA Week 13

By Christian Borman

Nov 30, 2019; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Wisconsin Badgers tight end Jake Ferguson (84) celebrates with the Paul Bunyan Axe Trophy after defeating the Minnesota Golden Gophers at TCF Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 30, 2019; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Wisconsin Badgers tight end Jake Ferguson (84) celebrates with the Paul Bunyan Axe Trophy after defeating the Minnesota Golden Gophers at TCF Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-USA TODAY Sports /
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The Wisconsin football team is just one win away from securing the Big Ten West title and a date in the Big Ten Championship on December 4th.

But before they can punch their ticket to Indianapolis, the Badgers have to beat their rivals, the Minnesota Gophers. Not only is the Big Ten West title on the line, but Paul Bunyan’s Axe is as well. The Badgers are in possession of the Axe and would love to keep that at home.

Wisconsin vs. Minnesota odds for Week 13:

Opening up the week, the Badgers are once again favorites to win their game. Wisconsin is favored by 6.5 points, according to WynnBET. The odds for the Badgers to cover the spread are -110 (bet $110 to win $100).

The moneyline in the early part of the week is in favor of Wisconsin to win the game outright, with odds set at -275 (bet $275 to win $100) to win the game, regardless of the score.

Finally, we have the over/under, which for this matchup is set at 39 points. The odds for both the over and the under to hit are -110.

Wisconsin Injury Report vs. Minnesota for Week 13:

The preliminary injury report for Week 13:

Questionable: RB Jackson Acker, DE Rodas Johnson, OLB Spencer Lytle, ILB Jordan Turner

Out: TE Hayden Rucci, WR A.J. Abbott

Out for the season: CB Al Ashford, TE Cole Dakovich, LS Duncan McKinley, RB Isaac Guerendo, CB Deron Harrell, RB Chez Mellusi, OLB Arron Witt, TE Clay Cundiff, TE Cam Large, OLB Marty Strey

Wisconsin vs.  Minnesota Prediction for Week 13:

It’s already a big week of football for the Badgers. But knowing that this is Axe Week, it makes it that much more special. The Badgers are back to their winning ways in this series. After a disappointing 2018 game where the Badgers gave the Gophers the Axe back after years of owning the series, the Badgers have quickly won two games in a row.

Between clinching the division and hanging onto the Axe, you could argue that this game is arguably more important than any other game this season. You can bet that the Badgers are hungry and will be focused on this game 100%. But at the same time, you could make the same argument for the Gophers.

This Minnesota team has struggled a bit offensively this year, especially in the passing game. With Tanner Morgan, we got used to the Gophers being able to pass the ball. Well, it turns out that without Rashod Bateman, the Gophers pass offense isn’t quite as formidable. Both Tanner Morgan and Graham Mertz have very similar stats. That’s not a good thing for the Gophers, especially with how poorly Mertz played at the start of the season. Without Mohamed Ibrahim, this rush offense is definitely down from what the Badgers are used to as well.

The Wisconsin offense, on the other hand, is starting to get rolling. The offensive line has been playing a lot better, giving Mertz time to throw the ball and make better decisions. But the real story, as we all know, is the emergence of Braelon Allen. Even with Mellusi going down with an injury, the Wisconsin running game hasn’t skipped a beat. Allen has 400 yards on the ground alone in the last two games.

With this game being outside and the forecast calling for a high of 39 degrees on Saturday, this game is going to get chilly. The Badgers will be able to lean on their running game. The Gophers on the other hand, not so much. Add in the fact that Wisconsin has the best run defense in the country, and the Gophers will be forced to throw the ball.

I think the Badgers win, cover the point spread, and hit the over.

Wisconsin 31 – Minnesota – 17

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Wisconsin’s next game and schedule:

This is the Badgers’ final regular-season game of the season. Should they win, they will play the Big Ten East champ on December 4th.

What channel is the Wisconsin game on this week?:

You can find the Wisconsin-Minnesota game on FOX at 3:00 PM  CT this Saturday.

Wisconsin vs. Minnesota live stream:

For those that are looking for streaming options, FuboTV is one option to consider, especially since they are currently offering a seven-day free trial for new users.