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The Rose Bowl kicks off Wednesday New Year's Day at 5 pm EST and features the Wisconsin Badgers vs. Oregon Ducks. The line on this game was set at Wisconsin -3.
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PASADENA, Calif. -- (AP) -When Oregon and Wisconsin met in the Rose Bowl eight years ago, two brilliant offenses put on a 45-38 thriller on one of the most exciting afternoons in this venerable bowl game's history.
The Ducks' rematch with the Badgers on Wednesday could have similar offensive fireworks, given the ample talent on both rosters. Yet nobody will be surprised if the latest meeting between these perennial powers is decided by two defenses that rank among the nation's best.
No matter how it goes down in the 106th edition of the Granddaddy of Them All, Oregon (11-2) and Wisconsin (10-3) are grateful to finish seasons that fell just short of their loftiest goals with the ultimate consolation prize for any player in the Pac-12 or the Big Ten.
"For our West Coast players, this has been their dream, always," Oregon coach Mario Cristobal said. "They can tell you about all the games in the past, the players that have shined in a big-time way. They can tell you about the tough games, the close games, and they're learning about the pageantry that surrounds it, and the incredible events that go with it. They've been watching this for a long, long time. Since they've been knee-high and playing little league football, this has been a goal for them. And now it's a reality."
Winning Margin of Victory Odds
Oregon Win By 01-03 Points 8/1
Oregon Win By 04-06 Points 11
Oregon Win By 07-10 Points 9
Oregon Win By 11-13 Points 20
Oregon Win By 14-17 Points 14
Oregon Win By 18-21 Points 19
Oregon Win By 22 or More 10
Wisconsin Win By 01-03 Points 7
Wisconsin Win By 04-06 Points 9
Wisconsin Win By 07-10 Points 7
Wisconsin Win By 11-13 Points 15
Wisconsin Win By 14-17 Points 10
Wisconsin Win By 18-21 Points 14
Wisconsin Win By 22 or More 6
The Badgers are 0-5 Against The Spread in their last 5 neutral site games as a favorite.
The Ducks are 4-11-1 Against The Spread in their last 16 games as an underdog and 5-14 ATS in their last 19 games following a ATS win.
- Tony Caliente, Gambling911.com
