The Washington Huskies bear little resemblance to the team that made the national championship game last season. Head coach Kalen DeBoe and most of his key players departed. First-year head coach Jedd Fisch is struggling to field a consistent team. Now, the Huskies meet another team that was wiped out in the offseason. The Michigan Wolverines are finding an old-school identity after a bad College Football odds loss to Texas earlier this season. Michigan is going with a ground-and-pound offense to cover for its inability to throw the ball.
Michigan Wolverines vs. Washington Huskies NCAAF Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Saturday, October 5, 2024, 7:30 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Husky Stadium, Seattle, Washington |
| TV Coverage: | NBC |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Michigan | +3 -123 | 40½ -115 | +125 |  |
| Washington U | -3 +103 | 40½ -105 | -145 | |
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Michigan Wolverines Team Overview
Last week, the Michigan Wolverines won 27-24 against the Minnesota Golden Gophers as 10.5-point home favorites. The game went over the online wagering total of 34.5. Michigan has a record of 4-1 straight up, 1-4 against the spread, and 3-2 over/under the total. Michigan ranks 116th for total offense, 130th for passing, 34th for rushing, and 92nd for scoring. Defensively, they rank 43rd overall, 103rd against the pass, 6th against the rush, and 51st for points allowed. Also, Michigan ranks 122nd for fewest turnovers lost and 34th for takeaways.
Washington Huskies Team Overview
Last game, the Washington Huskies lost 21-18 against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights as 1-point road dogs. The game went under the total of 45. Washington has a record of 3-2 straight up, 2-3 against the spread, and 0-5 over/under the total. Washington ranks 20th for total offense, 24th for passing, 61st for rushing and 90th for scoring. Defensively, they rank 10th overall, 6th against the pass, 51st against the rush, and 1-0th for points allowed. Also, Washington ranks 10th for fewest turnovers lost and 82nd for takeaways.
Kyle Monangai ran for 132 yards and a touchdown. And then Rutgers held off Washington 21-18 after Huskies kicker Grady Gross missed a 55-yard attempt as time expired. Rutgers won its Big Ten opener to improve to 4-0 for the first time since 2012. Accordingly, Washington was playing its first Big Ten road game.
Washington cut it to three with 1:40 left on Will Rogers III’s 12-yard touchdown pass to Denzel Boston and a 2-point conversion pass to Keleki Latu. The Huskies got the ball back with 35 seconds left, with Gross’ attempt to force overtime sailing wide left. Overall, Washington had a 521-299 advantage in total yards. But they missed three field goals, were penalized six times for 69 yards, and went 2 for 12 on third downs.
Rogers was 26 of 36 for 306 yards and two TDs. He entered the game as the leading active FBS quarterback in career passing attempts, completions, and completion percentage and second in passing yards and TDs. “It was a game that went 60 minutes,” first-year Washington coach Jedd Fisch. “Not to take anything away from Rutgers, but we didn’t handle our penalties, and that’s the saddest part of the night.”
Michigan at Washington SBG Free Picks
The Michigan Wolverines remain a powerful betting on college football megabrand. Despite their problems this season, Michigan will still command mass appeal based on branding. Thus, Washington will offer more College Football odds value.
Michigan at Washington SBG Best Bet: Washington Huskies.