Alabama vs. Wisconsin odds, spread: 2024 college football picks, Week 3 predictions from proven computer model

Week 3 of the college football season continues on Saturday with a SEC vs. Big Ten showdown. The Wisconsin Badgers host the No. 4 Alabama Crimson Tide for an important early season matchup. Both teams enter Saturday’s game undefeated, but the Badgers have struggled against SEC opponents in recent years. Wisconsin has lost five of its last seven meetings against an opponent from the SEC, while Alabama is 19-1 in its past 20 games played in September.

Kickoff is scheduled for noon ET from Camp Randall Stadium. After opening at -7, the Crimson Tide are 16.5-point favorites in the latest Alabama vs. Wisconsin odds via SportsLine consensus, while the over/under for total points scored is 48.5. Before making any Wisconsin vs. Alabama picks, be sure to check out the college football predictions and betting advice from the SportsLine Projection Model.

The model simulates every FBS college football game 10,000 times. Since its inception, it has generated a profit of over $2,000 for $100 players on its top-rated college football picks against the spread. It is also coming off a profitable 13-9 season on top-rated spread picks and is off to a 4-0 start on over/under picks this season. Anyone who has followed it has seen strong returns.

Now, the model has set its sights on Alabama vs. Wisconsin. You can head to SportsLine to see its picks. Here are several college football betting lines on the spread, money line and over/under for Wisconsin vs. Alabama:

• Alabama vs. Wisconsin spread: Alabama -16.5
• Alabama vs. Wisconsin over/under: 48.5 points
• Alabama vs. Wisconsin money line: Alabama -820, Wisconsin +551
• Alabama vs. Wisconsin picks: See picks at SportsLine

Why Alabama can cover

Alabama features one of college football’s most explosive offenses. Led by quarterback Jalen Milroe, Alabama is averaging 52.5 points per game this season, which ranks seventh in the nation. Milroe is a dual-threat quarterback who can be effective with both his arm and legs. The junior signal caller has completed 65.7% of his passes for 394 yards and five touchdowns, while also rushing for four scores.

In last week’s victory over South Florida, Milroe completed 16-of-26 passes for 194 yards and two touchdowns. He also carried the ball 12 times and scored twice on the ground. Milroe’s effectiveness is a big reason why Alabama has won 13 of its last 14 games dating back to last season, including six straight on the road. See which team to pick here. 

Why Wisconsin can cover

The Badgers have won five of their past seven games played in September and they held South Dakota to just three points in the first half in last week’s victory. Quarterback Tyler Van Dyke completed 17-of-27 passes for 214 yards and a touchdown in the 27-13 win. Running back Cade Yacamelli led the team in rushing, finishing with eight carries for 73 yards. 

Senior RB Chez Mellusi is Wisconsin’s work horse, having already racked up 35 carries for 134 yards and three touchdowns. He scored twice against South Dakota and he’ll need to be effective for Wisconsin to be able to control the clock against an explosive Alabama offense on Saturday. See which team to pick here. 

How to make Wisconsin vs. Alabama picks

The model has simulated Alabama vs. Wisconsin 10,000 times and the results are in. The model is leaning Over the total, and it’s also generated a point-spread pick that is hitting in well over 50% of simulations. You can only see the pick at SportsLine.

So who wins Alabama vs. Wisconsin, and which side of the spread hits well over 50% of the time? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the spread to jump on, all from the advanced computer model that’s up over $2,000 on its top-rated college football spread picks since its inception, and find out.