The Washington Huskies and Michigan Wolverines meet Saturday in college football action at Michigan Stadium. Here’s a Michigan vs Washington Prediction. This article will include a Michigan vs Washington Pick.
Washington Huskies Betting Preview
The Washington Huskies beat Maryland and Rutgers, and they play Illinois next. The Washington Huskies have won 7 of their last 11 games. Demond Williams Jr. is completing 74.1 percent of his passes for 1,628 yards, 10 touchdowns, and 1 interception. Denzel Boston and Dezman Roebuck have combined for 775 receiving yards and 8 touchdowns, while Jonah Coleman has 20 receptions.
The Washington Huskies ground game is averaging 188.8 yards per contest, and Jonah Coleman leads the way with 518 yards and 11 touchdowns. Defensively, Washington is allowing 19.7 points and 318.5 yards per game. Alex McLaughlin leads the Washington Huskies with 42 tackles, Jacob Lane has 2.5 sacks and Makell Esteen has 2 interceptions.
Michigan Wolverines Betting Preview
The Michigan Wolverines beat Wisconsin, lost to USC, and they play Michigan State next. Michigan has won 7 of its last 9 games. Bryce Underwood is completing 59.7 percent of his passes for 1,210 yards, 5 touchdowns, and 3 interceptions. Donaven McCulley and Andrew Marsh have combined for 596 receiving yards and 3 touchdowns, while Semaj Morgan has 17 receptions.
The Michigan Wolverines ground game is averaging 216.3 yards per contest, and Justice Haynes leads the way with 705 yards and 8 touchdowns. Defensively, Michigan is allowing 18.7 points and 317.7 yards per game. Ernest Hausmann leads the Michigan Wolverines with 40 tackles, Jaishawn Barham has 3 sacks and Cole Sullivan has 2 interceptions.
Why the Michigan Wolverines will win
- Michigan has won each of its last 27 games against non-AP-ranked teams at Michigan Stadium.
- Washington has lost five of its last six road games against conference opponents.
- Washington has failed to cover the spread in each of its last six road games against conference opponents.
- Michigan has covered the spread in five of its last six home games in October.
- Michigan has won the first half in 18 of its last 19 games against conference opponents at Michigan Stadium.
Why the Washington Huskies will win
- Washington has won seven of its last eight games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Michigan has failed to cover the spread in four of its last five games in October.
- Washington has covered the spread in three of its last four games against non-AP-ranked teams.
Total Points Facts
- Seven of Michigan’s last eight games at Michigan Stadium have gone OVER the total points line.
- Five of Washington’s last six October games as a road underdog have gone UNDER the total points line.
Michigan Wolverines Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 8, Justice Haynes leads the Big Ten Conference for rushing yards (705) this season.
Washington Huskies Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 8, Jonah Coleman ranks 1st amongst FBS players for touchdowns (12) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- Michigan ranks 135th among FBS teams for 4th down conversion percentage this season (14.3).
- Michigan ranks T12th among FBS teams for interceptions this season (8).
- Washington ranks 1st among FBS teams for Q4 opponent points per game this season (1.7).
- Washington has overturned the largest 3rd quarter deficit to win a game this season – 17 points vs Maryland.
Michigan vs Washington Prediction
Michigan is getting the benefit of the doubt because it’s at home and the more physical team. Washington is also 1-7 ATS in its last 8 games as an underdog. However, Michigan has struggled in its two biggest games so far and is just 2-4 ATS on the season. Michigan can also be shaky offensively and still has issues through the air. Washington has two road wins already this season, is balanced offensively and is top-10 in run defense. Washington does things well to win on the road and has a quarterback who takes care of the football. I’ll grab the points in this spot.