The college football world has flipped this year. One of the great NCAA Football Betting examples is head coach Curt Cignetti and the Indiana Hoosiers. The cocky Cignetti will tell you to google him, he wins. Also, he will tell you that his favorite role model and mentor is himself. Perhaps such a bold personality is what was needed for a breakout season at IU. Now brings a dream opportunity for the Hoosiers as they host the defending national champion Michigan Wolverines. Michigan is a shell of their former selves.
Michigan Wolverines vs. Indiana Hoosiers NCAAF Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Saturday, November 9, 2024, 3:30 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Memorial Stadium, Bloomington, IN |
| TV Coverage: | CBS |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Michigan | +14 -105 | 49 -110 | +455 |  |
| Indiana | -14 -115 | 49 -110 | -610 | |
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Michigan Wolverines Team Overview
Last game, the Michigan Wolverines lost 38-17 against the Oregon Ducks as 14.5-point home dogs. The game went over the offshore bookmaker total of 45. Michigan has a record of 5-4 straight up, 2-7 against the spread, and 6-3 over/under the total. Michigan ranks 127th for total offense, 128th for passing, 62nd for rushing and 116th for scoring. Defensively they rank 47th overall, 96th against the pass, 22nd against the rush, and 57th for points allowed. Also, Michigan ranks 107th for fewest turnovers lost and 76th for takeaways.
It was a valiant effort by the Wolverines after halftime, down 28-10. Previously, Michigan was a team that folded in the second half. But it didn’t do that against the No. 1 Oregon Ducks. Instead, the Wolverines fought,
However, offensive coordinator Kirk Campbell outsmarted himself numerous times on the day. Twice, when Michigan entered the red zone, he would insert Alex Orji into the game in place of Davis Warren. However, it was Warren who led the team down the field.
The worst came midway through the fourth quarter when Michigan was down 14 and needed two scores. Not only did the Wolverines get into the red zone but Michigan had a fighter’s chance to make it a game if it scored a touchdown. Instead, Michigan ran the ball up the middle on third-and-seven with Kalel Mullings for two yards. And then, on fourth-and-five, Campbell inexplicably inserted Orji into the game. Michigan tried a wide receiver reverse pass from Semaj Morgan that fell incomplete.
While Michigan isn’t on the same level as Oregon or any top-tier team, the coaching staff did this team no favors after fighting their tails off.
Indiana Hoosiers Team Overview
Last game, the Indiana Hoosiers won 47-10 against the Michigan State Spartans 47-10 as 7.5-point road favorites. The game went over the total of 53.5. Indiana has a record of 9-0 straight up, 8-1 against the spread, and 7-2 over/under the total. Indiana ranks 8th for total offense, 19th for passing, 30th for rushing, and 2nd for scoring. Defensively they rank 3rd overall, 28th against the pass, 1st against the rush, and 7th for points allowed. Also, Indiana ranks 10th for fewest turnovers lost and 15th for takeaways.
Michigan at Indiana SBG Free Picks
Michigan remains one of the iconic NCAA Football Betting brands and will draw casual sector support. But Indiana will get a look from Wise Guys as the better team getting a good price.
Michigan at Indiana SBG Best Bet: Indiana Hoosiers.