The Michigan Wolverines and the Washington Huskies meet in week 6 college football action from Husky Stadium on Saturday. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Washington vs Michigan Prediction.
Michigan Recap
The Michigan Wolverines come into this one looking to build on their third straight win, improving to 4-1 on the year after a 27-24 win over Minnesota last time out. After this game, Michigan will head back east to square off against Illinois.
Wolverines Making Their Money On The Ground
Davis Warren has thrown for 444 yards, 2 touchdowns and 6 interceptions on 66.7% passing while Alex Orji has thrown for 144 yards, 3 touchdowns and an interception as well. Kalel Mullings has a team-high 540 rushing yards and 6 touchdowns while Donovan Edwards has 258 rushing yards and 2 TDs. Colston Loveland has a team-high 23 receptions for 228 yards and a touchdown to lead Michigan’s receiving group. On defense, Ernest Hausmann has a team-high 28 total tackles including 20 solo tackles while Josaiah Stewart has a team-high 4 sacks and Mason Graham has 3 sacks as well. Will Johnson’s chipped in a pair of interceptions that have been returned for touchdowns as well. As a unit, Michigan has combined for 13 sacks and 5 interceptions this season.
Why the Michigan Wolverines will win
- Michigan has won each of its last 33 games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Washington has lost three of its last four October home games against AP-ranked teams.
- Washington has failed to cover the spread in each of its last eight October games as a favorite.
- Michigan has covered the spread in eight of its last nine October games against non-AP-ranked teams.
Washington Recap
The Washington Huskies come into this one looking to bounce back from a 21-18 loss to Rutgers last time out, falling to 3-2 on the year. After this game, Washington will head out on the road for a matchup against the Iowa Hawkeyes.
Huskies Forging New Identity With Their Defense
Will Rogers has thrown for 1,354 yards and 10 touchdowns on 74.8% passing while Jonah Coleman has rushed for 521 yards on the ground and 4 touchdowns and Cameron Davis has 165 rushing yards as well on the year. Denzel Boston has a team-high 412 receiving yards with 7 touchdowns and 30 catches while Giles Jackson has a team-high 34 receptions for 401 yards and Jeremiah Hunter has 201 receiving yards as well on the year. Three more Huskies have 100+ receiving yards as well on the year. On defense, Carson Bruener has a team-high 30 total tackles including 18 solo tackles while Alphonzo Tuputala and Zach Durfee each have 2.5 sacks on the year. As a unit, Washington’s defense has combined for 12 sacks and 3 interceptions as well on the year.
Why the Washington Huskies will win
- Washington has won each of its last 17 games at Husky Stadium.
- Michigan has failed to cover the spread in each of its last five games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Washington has covered the spread in three of its last four games against AP-ranked teams.
Washington vs Michigan Prediction
I’m on Washington here. I know Michigan’s been rolling and the Huskies have been inconsistent. However, the Huskies, you could easily argue, shouldn’t have lost that game against Rutgers, the mistakes were just self-inflicted. The Huskies turned the ball over on downs twice, and missed 3 field goals in that game including the one as time expired that would’ve tied the game. Michigan’s been solid, but I think Washington’s defense will be up to the task here and while Michigan’s defense has been pretty good as well, they’ve been unusually below average against the pass and Will Rogers has seen plenty of stout defenses over his college career but has still been really efficient so far this season. I’ll side with Washington in this one.