ESPN’s SP+ predicts final score of Ohio State vs. Wisconsin in Week 9

ESPN’s SP+ is back with more score predictions across college football, including the Week 9 game between Ohio State and Wisconsin in Madison.

Heading into Saturday’s game, Ohio State is a 14.5-point favorite as the No. 3 team in the country. The SP+ system also likes the Buckeyes, giving the team a 70% win probability and a final score prediction of 28-19. Fans wanting to get in on those odds can use Tradition’s DraftKings Ohio promo code to get started!

WEEK 9 SP+ PICKS

Oregon 31, Utah 25
OU 36, Kansas 27
UGA 34, Florida 20
Louisville 26, Duke 24
Vols 26, UK 25
Buckeyes 28, Badgers 19
UCLA 38, Colorado 19
Ore St 33, Arizona 29

29 of 54 (54%) are within 2 pts of the line, 38 within 3 (70%). Guh.https://t.co/fjsWyQPXfP pic.twitter.com/X5fr6ZXsIJ

— Bill Connelly (@ESPN_BillC) October 22, 2023

Heading into the matchup, Ohio State boasts a top-5 defense with a unit that is allowing just 10 points per game. That defense has come through time and time again this season in big-time matchups while the Buckeye offense is also averaging 33.7 points per game.

Luke Fickell’s program enters the matchup at 5-2 overall this season and does have a top-20 defense at 18.3 points per game. Unfortunately, the offense is averaging 26.9 points per game while juggling some injuries.

The Badgers are without backup running back Chez Mellusi after a season-ending injury, and starting QB Tanner Mordecai is also sidelined for the time being. On the other side of the ball, the Buckeyes have missed some key offensive pieces in recent weeks with WR Emeka Egbuka and RB TreVeyon Henderson among those dealing with injuries.

Paul Harvey

Paul is a lifelong fan and student of all things college football. He has been covering college football since 2017 and the B1G since 2018.