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When the line came out I suspected we would see a large % of people on Wisky. Honestly...whats not to like about Wisconsin?

Russell Wilson is a talented and athletic QB who is playing behind a huge offensive line and has a running game that rivals the best in football. 

The defense has been dominate giving up about 10 pts. per game.

Couple of things to consider:

Who has Wisconsin played? Other than Nebraska at home...they have played little teams they could dominate physically on both sides of the ball.

Michigan State hasn't played anyone either... they are 100% over-rated... however... they have shown a large improvement from earlier in the season. Gholston and Worthy and the MSU defensive line has the ability to put pressure on the QB and has the speed to trouble Wisky.

The biggest aspect of this game will be the play of Kirk Cousins. MSU has the talent on the outside to exploit Wisky. MSU has struggled to run the ball all season and will need him to make the throws he is capable of. Cousins is a better passer than Wilson...if the oline can give him some time he has the ability to make throws...the question will be can he get support from his run game?

Another thing to consider is this will be the 1st real road test for Wilson and the Badgers. Big difference between Northern Illinois and Spartan stadium at night on national tv. I don't think you really understand a team until they prove it on the road

The Spartans played Wisky in a similar spot last season and dominated the game for the most part. MSU isn't as good offensively and Wisky is... but I do think MSU is much better on the defensive side of the ball this season.

MSU has also beaten the Badgers 3 straight at home as dogs.... MSU typically plays well in night games at home.

I do think Wisky is a better team on paper...just remember games are not played on paper. I think Wisky wins this one but i'm not sure a blowout is going to happen.

After the Notre Dame game I would have said bet the farm on Wisky here... but MSU has shown improvement and I do think the defense is solid...not top 5 solid...but capable of giving teams fits...especially at home.

I suspect this line will rise over the week... should be a very public play. Will see how high it goess before making a decision either way.. good luck everyone 

Should be a hell of a game...

MrDegenerate-

So i guess you prefer wide open, no defense Big 12 or Pac 10 style football? Just wondering why the SEC bashing?

As far as MSU winning, sure they have a shot. But this year's Wisconsin squad is far superior to last year's squad. Up to this point, MSU has played just as many cupcakes as Wisky. And they got absolutely drilled by Notre Dame. That game was not remotely close. Cousins would have to have a career game just to keep up. I am no Wisky fan, but i have seen each team play three times this season, and I think Wisky is far superior to MSU. Even though i am an SEC fan, I think Wisky is every bit as good as Alabama or LSU. Better on offense and not as good on defense. Good luck with your bet but i feel comfortable bettting Wisconsin here.

This thread will be punch - counter punch the whole week.....and that's fine as everyone is entilted to make a case for their money. In this case, I tend to lean towards what sparty is selling however. I surely just can't toss money at a Badger team as more than a touchdown favorite on the road. Yeah, they're good and Russell Wilson has seemingly brought an element to Wisconsin football that never existed before, but I'm way more interested in seeing how a team that started the season with 6 consecutive home games reacts to it's first game away......against a formidable opponent....at night.

Intangibles are always more intriguing to me anyway. From a pure numbers perspective (already being Week 8), the oddsmakers aren't gonna throw any junk out there.