If this game were in Madison, there's no doubt the Wisconsin Badgers would be favored over No. 12 UCLA Bruins.
Sure, the Bruins may be a perfect 5-0 overall and 3-0 in Big Ten play, but the Badgers are coming off a bye while UCLA is coming off a season-ending injury to star quarterback Nico Iamaleava.
Without Iamaleava, it's going to be quite a tough ask for this team to compete down the stretch as they eye a College Football Playoff berth.
ESPN Analytics gives UCLA a 57.6% chance to win this game, meaning the Badgers have a 42.4% chance to pull off their second-ranked road upset of the year.
The Week 7 betting lines are below, according to Hard Rock Bet.
Wisconsin Badgers vs. UCLA Bruins early betting odds
Spread: Wisconsin +2.5 (-110), UCLA -2.5 (-110)
Over-Under: Over 44.5 (-110), Under 44.5 (-110)
Money Line: Wisconsin +115, UCLA -140
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This article originally appeared on Badgers Wire: UCLA still 2.5-point favorites vs. Wisconsin without Nico Iamaleava
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