College Football Odds Week 1: Buffalo vs Wisconsin Lines, Spreads, Betting Trends

Patrick Everson Sports Betting Expert

College football odds for Week 1 are on the board and receiving plenty of attention as we tackle all the major storylines of the weekend. The Buffalo Bulls and Wisconsin Badgers meet at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison on Saturday, September 2 at 3:30 p.m. ET on FS1.

Here's everything you need to know about the college football odds for the Week 1 game between Buffalo and Wisconsin: the opening lines, spreads, betting trends and more. Check back regularly for updates.

Buffalo vs No. 19 Wisconsin Odds

• Opening point spread: Wisconsin -23.5
• Opening moneyline: Wisconsin -3500/Buffalo +1400
• Opening total: Over/Under 56.5 points scored
• Time: 3:30 p.m. ET Saturday (FS1)

UPDATE 4 P.M. ET MONDAY: Wisconsin had a middling 2022 season that ended on a high note, as it finished 7-6 SU/6-7 ATS. In the Guaranteed Rate Bowl, the Badgers closed as 5-point favorites and beat Oklahoma State 24-17.

Buffalo also went 7-6 SU last season (7-5-1 ATS). The Bulls wrapped up with a 23-21 victory as 5.5-point pups against Georgia Southern in the Camellia Bowl.

The Buffalo-Wisconsin line steadily climbed throughout the summer. This afternoon, the number went from Badgers -27.5 to -28 at Caesars. The total is down 2 points to 54.5, sitting there since Aug. 16.

Patrick Everson

Patrick Everson is a senior reporter for VegasInsider. Based in Las Vegas since 1994, he's worked in the sports betting journalism/content space for more than a decade. He's most known for his deep roster of contacts behind sportsbook counters, providing readers and viewers with the ins-and-outs of how events are being bet. He's also a thought leader in the sports betting space, often appearing on or moderating panels at national conferences. More from Patrick Everson