Washington Huskies vs. Wisconsin Badgers, Preview, Odds, Prediction and Picks for Saturday, November 8, 2025
We have Big Ten action in Madison on Saturday afternoon, and you can make the play of the day by checking out our Washington vs. Wisconsin predictions. The No. 23 Huskies (6-2 SU, 4-4 ATS) are coming off a bye week, but in their last action, they blew out No. 23 Illinois, 42-25, as -3 favorites at home. The Badgers (2-6 SU, 3-5 ATS) are also coming off of a bye, which came in the wake of a 21-7 loss to 6 Oregon. Kickoff from Camp Randall Stadium is scheduled for 4:30 EST. Don’t get penalized! Increase your bankroll with our free College Football Betting Picks!
Washington gets locked in
The Huskies got to enjoy a week off after taking out the No. 23 team in the land, improving to 3-2 SU in the Big Ten at the same time. They have four games remaining, with three straight sub-500 teams leading up to their regular season finale versus No. 9 Oregon.
The offense had its best showing in conference play against Illinois with 42 points. On the year, the Huskies' offense is averaging 35.5 points per game, fifth best in the Big Ten. Yards are coming at a total of 438.6 per game, with 272.4 coming via the pass, fourth best in the conference. Demond Williams Jr. has been one of the most consistent QBs this season, throwing for over 200 yards in all but one game. He’s thrown for 2,117 yards and 14 TDs, but also has 4 INTs and has been sacked 18 times. Denzel Boston is his favorite target, with the two connecting 44 times for 668 yards and 7 TDs. Washington’s running game averages 166.3 yards per game. Jonah Coleman is sixth in the Big Ten with 643 yards and first with 13 rushing TDs.
The Washington scoring defense ranks eighth in the Big Ten, allowing 20.9 points per game on average. Opponents are getting 333.1 total yards against them each time. Against the run, the Huskies are allowing 102.8 yards and via the pass, 230.4 yards per game. The team is seventh in the league with 8 INTs, and they’ve recorded 13 sacks. Alex McLaughlin is 14th in the conference with 62 tackles and is one of three players with 2 interceptions. Jacob Lane has a team-high 2.5 sacks.
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Team notes
- Coleman ranks 9th in the country in all-purpose yards, averaging 119.9 yards per game.
- Williams is the FBC active career leader with a pass efficiency of 172.17.
- Boston ranks 11th in the Big Ten, averaging 15.2 yards per reception.
- The defense has held five of eight opponents scoreless in the fourth quarter.
- The Huskies are fifth in the Big Ten with 193 first downs.
No relief in sight for Wisconsin
The bruised and battered Badgers are feeling the effects of a plethora of injuries, which has put them in a six-game slide that has them at 0-5 SU in conference play. This will be the third straight ranked opponent for Wisconsin, and they face No. 2 Indiana next week on the road.
The team has scored only seven points combined over their last three games, and this season they average 12.5 points per game, dead last in the Big Ten and the third lowest mark in the country. They average 261.9 total yards per game and are gaining 152.1 yards per game via their passing game. Hunter Simmons has been the primary QB over the past five games. He’s thrown for 469 yards, 2 TDs and 5 INTs. But freshman Carter Smith is also in the mix for this game. Wisconsin’s top receiver is Vinny Anthony II with 26 catches for 291 yards and a touchdown. Dilin Jones has found the end zone twice and has a team-high 300 rushing yards for a rushing attack averaging 109.8 yards per game.
Defensively, the Badgers are allowing 23.9 points per game, 13th in the Big Ten. They are allowing teams to gain 341 total yards per game. Against the pass, Wisconsin is holding opponents to 230.3 yards, and they’ve kept the opposition run game to 110.8 yards per game. The team has 16 sacks and 4 interceptions. Christian Alliegro has a team-leading 44 tackles with 2 sacks and a pass deflection. Mason Reiger leads the team with 3 sacks as part of his 22 tackles. Preston Zachman has half of the team’s interceptions.
Team notes
- Mason Reiger is second in the Big Ten with 20 QB hurries.
- Ricardo Hallman is 10th all-time in interceptions for the Badgers with 9 in his career.
- The team ranks fifth in the Big Ten and seventh overall, committing 3.9 penalties per game.
- The Badgers are 7-for-8 on 4th quarter fourth down chances.
- Wisconsin has the toughest strength of schedule to date.
Washington vs. Wisconsin Picks
Spread Pick for Washington vs. Wisconsin
- Washington -11.5 (5 units)
This is the fifth all-time meeting between the schools, and the Huskies have won all four prior meetings, straight up, with the last coming in 1992. It’s the first time Washington has visited Madison since 1968 and they will be greeted by some Northwesterly weather, with temps in low 40s and rainy. Washington knows they missed a big chance when they fell flat at Michigan three weeks back but they rebounded with a flourish. They balanced the attack against Illinois, with 34 passes and 33 rushes. That approach would bode well against the Badgers, especially with Williams running the show. Against a soft pass defense, look for the Huskies to try and get up big, early, through the air. Wisconsin’s five conference losses have all been by at least 14 points. They have also scored only 10 points total in three games at home against Big Ten opponents.
Take the Huskies giving the points.
Over/Under Pick for Washington vs. Wisconsin
- Under 44.5 (4 units)
This matchup features a top five Big Ten offense versus one of the worst scoring offenses in the country. Wisconsin has been struggling, due in large part to injuries and the need to throw underclassman into the fire. At times they’ve been forced to roll with three freshmen starting on the offensive line and they are on their third quarterback. That’s led to them getting shutout in back-to-back games at home. Their passing game is nearly obsolete, and they don’t have enough of a run game to make up for it. Washington scored 42 points last weekend but if they are tasked with having to carry the full load here, I don’t feel they can do it on the road. Between the two teams, the under is a combined 9-6-1 this season.
Take the under.
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