This a tall number, given that the favorite scored fewer points than 36 in the majority of its games last year. Wisconsin already is decimated, with 10 players down for the count -- two suspended, three other injury cases who will not be back this season. In the midst of so much chaos, the Badgers will be content to grind out an unmemorable win. Western Kentucky qualified for a bowl, albeit an ultra low-level one, and flashed some serious offense. The Toppers stayed within 13 points of another Big Ten member, Illinois, last year. .

Wisconsin shouldn't have much trouble with a Western Kentucky team that must replace nearly its entire offense. I expect Wisconsin to keep things pretty basic, and limit WKU's offense, so I like the Under.

The Badgers are a darkhorse CFB playoff and national title contender. They are strong along both lines of scrimmage, own one of the best backs in college football in sophomore Jonathan Taylor, and carry the chip of being disrespected nationally proudly on their shoulders. Western Kentucky has t replace its starting QB and has significant questions on the offensive line, and in the running game. There are not issues that bode well for competing against Wisconsin.