No. 1 Ohio State (6-0, 3-0) aims to maintain momentum against Big Ten rival Wisconsin (2-4, 0-3) in a crucial Week 8 college football encounter on Saturday. With an undefeated streak dating back to last season, the Buckeyes most recently triumphed over Illinois with a score of 34-16. Conversely, Wisconsin seeks to rebound from a string of defeats and is under pressure following a 37-0 loss at home against Iowa.

Kickoff at Camp Randall Stadium is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. ET, broadcast live on CBS and Paramount+. The Buckeyes enter the matchup as 25.5-point favorites, with an over/under set at 41.5 points. Prior to making any decisions regarding Wisconsin vs. Ohio State, be sure to consult what the SportsLine projection model has revealed. You can catch the action live on CBS or Paramount+, where new users receive a complimentary one-week trial.

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Why Ohio State can manage to cover: The Buckeyes have defeated the Badgers in their last six encounters, including four matchups at Camp Randall. Ryan Day’s squad is currently 5-0-1 against the spread this season, allowing a mere 6.8 points per game. They are up against a Wisconsin offense scoring just 15.5 points per game. The passing defense restricts opponents to 145.0 yards per game and is well-equipped to face a Wisconsin offense prone to mistakes. Sophomore quarterback Julian Sayin boasts a 15-3 touchdown-to-interception ratio heading into Saturday’s game.

Why Wisconsin can manage to cover: The recent loss to Iowa represented the first shutout at home for the Badgers since 1980, largely due to offensive turnovers. However, their run defense has been solid, permitting the fifth-lowest average of 97.5 yards per game within the conference, and they had been allowing just 19.8 points per game prior to last week. Moreover, Wisconsin’s last four home games against Ohio State saw them keep the defeat margin under 25 points. The onus will be on their defense to keep the score close against the sizeable spread.

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