On the whole, Michigan has made vast improvement as a program under head coach Jim Harbaugh. In four seasons at the helm, Harbaugh has had the Maize and Blue in the college football betting playoff conversation. Additionally, Michigan no longer loses to inferior teams, like it did before his arrival. Matchups against Ohio State and top ten teams remain the hurdle that hasn’t been cleared. From this point, there is a feeling of “if not now, when?” That is because Urban Meyer has retired as OSU head coach. It follows that many see Michigan as the team to beat in the Big Ten East.
Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders vs. #7 Michigan Wolverines
| Date and Time: | Saturday, August 31,2019, 7:30 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Michigan Stadium, Ann Arbor, Michigan |
| Middle Tennessee vs. Michigan TV Coverage: | BTN |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Middle Tenn St | +34 (-110) | 54 (-110) | +6500 |  |
| Michigan | -34 (-110) | 54 (-110) | -16500 | |
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Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders vs. Michigan Wolverines Overview
Last season Middle Tennessee posted a college football betting record of 8-6 straight up and against the spread. MTSU was 7-7 over and under. Overall the Blue Raiders ranked 77th for scoring offense and 62nd for points against. Michigan finished 10-3 straight up but 6-7 vs. the line and 8-5 over the total. On the whole, the Wolverines ranked 21st for scoring offense and 16th for points against. Both Middle Tennessee and Michigan went to bowl games in 2018. Above all Michigan limped home with four straight losses against the spread. Their 62-39 loss at Ohio State was utterly humiliating.
Harbaugh Spreads it Out
A clear difference is expected at Michigan for the 2019 season. Harbaugh has hired Josh Gattis to completely run the offense. Of great concern is that Gattis has never been a coordinator. It follows that he will be tweaking the Wolverines attack with a run-pass option. Michigan’s plodding offense was exposed as an online wagering weakness against top tier teams. The question remains whether Harbaugh is really going to not step in during a crisis situation. Namely quarterback Shea Patterson (2600 YDS, 22 TD, 7 INT, 149.8 RTG) is expected to thrive under Gattis.
Middle Tennessee and Michigan Vs. The Line
The Blue Raiders are:
- 4-9 against the spread as a road dog
- 3-6 under the total getting points on the road
- 2-6 vs. the odds getting 20 or more points on the road
- 2-5 under the total as an away dog of 20+ points
The Wolverines are:
- 6-2 vs. the line as a home favorite
- 3-6 under the total laying points at Michigan Stadium
- 2-7 against the spread as home chalk of 20 or more points
- 2-5 under the total laying 20+ points at Michigan Stadium
Middle Tennessee vs. Michigan College Football Betting Picks
To begin with, Middle Tennessee is breaking in a new quarterback after a 2018 bowl season. Michigan’s defense is expected to remain a college football betting asset. A new quarterback debut against Don Brown’s defense in the Big House is a daunting task. In view of the offensive changes at Michigan and Meyer’s retirement optimism is high in Ann Arbor. For all that Harbaugh wants to launch the 2019 season in strong fashion.
Middle Tennessee vs. Michigan College Football Betting Prediction: Michigan Wolverines
Middle Tennessee vs. Michigan College Football Betting Score Prediction: Wolverines 49, Blue Raiders 10
Catch Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh’s assessment of his team’s chances for 2019!