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The No. 16 Michigan Wolverines (1-1) welcome the Arkansas State Red Wolves (2-0) to Michigan Stadium on Saturday with kickoff set for noon ET (BTN). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s college football odds lines around the Arkansas State vs. Michigan odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.
Arkansas State is off to a solid start this season with back-to-back wins. They beat Central Arkansas 34-31 in the opener and followed up with a 28-24 victory over Tulsa. The key was a 21-point 3rd quarter to take control against Tulsa. QB Jaylen Reynor threw for 255 yards, 2 TDs and INT. However, the defense struggled a bit, and they can’t afford to start slow if they want to keep pace with the Wolverines.
Michigan started the season with a 30-10 win over Fresno State, but things took a turn against Texas. The offense struggled while the defense couldn’t slow down QB Quinn Ewers in a 31-12 loss. QB Davis Warren had a rough outing, throwing for 204 yards, 1 TD and 2 picks. RB Donovan Edwards continues to shine out of the backfield, but the defendingnational champions needs more players to step up if they want to get their season back on track.
Michigan is No. 16 in the US LBM Coaches Poll, conducted by the American Football Coaches Association and USA TODAY Sports
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Arkansas State at Michigan odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of college football odds. Lines last updated Thursday at 6:55 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Arkansas State +1100 (bet $100 to win $1,100) | Michigan -2500 (bet $2,500 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Arkansas State +23.5 (-110) | Michigan -23.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 47.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)
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Arkansas State at Michigan picks and predictions
Prediction
Michigan 49, Arkansas State 17
Moneyline
PASS.
Obviously, you should never make a -2500 bet, which is why you should focus on the spread for this game.
Against the spread
BET MICHIGAN -23.5 (-110).
Michigan is in a position where they need to make bold statements against weaker teams, and Arkansas State fits that bill. While Michigan might struggle against tougher competition, this matchup gives them a chance to dominate. Their offense is set to have a big game, and Arkansas State’s defense will likely have no answer for their balanced attack.
On the flip side, Arkansas State’s offense, which has performed well so far, won’t find the same success against Michigan’s defense. Expect Michigan to come out firing and win this game in blowout fashion. Taking Michigan to cover the 23.5-point spread feels like a solid bet.
Over/Under
BET OVER 47.5 (-115).
Michigan’s offense is due for a breakout after a rough loss to Texas, and this game is the perfect chance to turn things around. On the other side, Arkansas State has been putting up points, scoring at least 28 in their 1st 2 games. With both teams likely to find the end zone, the total should go over 47.5 pretty comfortably.
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