A key matchup in the Big 10 takes place on Saturday as #18 Wisconsin hosts #14 Ohio State.  Both teams were expected to contend for a national championship this season but neither has shown they are in that class up to this point.  Ohio State was blown out by USC earlier this year while Wisconsin lost at Michigan last week. "All losses are deflating and when you have high expectations and lofty goals, those things are always going to have a hard-hitting effect on your program," Wisconsin coach Bret Bielema said. "The one thing I want (my players) to understand is that they're a good football team that didn't play well enough today to overcome several blown opportunities." SBG Global reports that early College Football betting has the public taking Ohio State on the Road.

College Football Betting Preview
 #14 Ohio State at #18 Wisconsin
Saturday, 8:00 pm Eastern – ABC

SBG Global Opening Line: Ohio State -  2.5  ,  Total  44

The Buckeyes have played better since their loss to USC, especially with Terrelle Pryor at quarterback.  The freshman has given the Buckeyes more of a threat at quarterback and the team has responded positively.  It also helps Ohio State that they now have Chris "Beanie" Wells back from injury. "We can provide a spark for the offense," Wells said. "It's great to have a quarterback like that. Our backfield creates a lot of space for offensive success."  The Buckeyes have not played at Wisconsin since 2003 when they lost 17-10. "This will be really our first big, big test since USC and it's going to be a hostile environment and it's going to be an environment that none of us have ever been in," cornerback Malcolm Jenkins said. "We'll see how we handle it and see how well we play under that pressure." 

Wisconsin has won 27 of their last 28 home games.  Here are more College Football betting stats for Saturday’s game.  The Buckeyes are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games in October. The Buckeyes are 13-3 ATS in their last 16 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. The Buckeyes are 22-8 ATS in their last 30 conference games. The Buckeyes are 11-4 ATS in their last 15 road games. The Buckeyes are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games overall. The Buckeyes are 1-4 ATS in the last 5 meetings between the two teams.

SBG Global Current Line: Ohio State -  1  ,  Total  44

The Badgers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 home games. The Badgers are 2-7 ATS in their last 9 conference games. The underdog is 7-1 ATS in the last 8 meetings between the two teams.

The Over is 4-1 in the Buckeyes last 5 conference games. The Under is 6-2 in the Buckeyes last 8 games in October. The Over is 4-0 in the Badgers last 4 conference games. The Over is 6-2 in the Badgers last 8 games overall. The Under is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings in Wisconsin between the two teams.

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