The Wisconsin Badgers (1-0 overall, 1-0 Big Ten) head to Ann Arbor to take on the Michigan Wolverines (1-2, 1-2) Saturday for a 7:30 p.m. kickoff. Below, we analyze the Wisconsin-Michigan college football betting odds and lines, with picks and predictions.
Wisconsin is ranked 14th in the Amway Coaches Poll powered by USA TODAY Sports.
Wisconsin at Michigan: Betting odds, spread and lines
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- Money line: Wisconsin -193 (bet $193 to win $100) | Michigan +160 (bet $100 to win $160)
- Against the spread/ATS: Wisconsin -4.5 (-110) | Michigan +4.5 (-110)
- Over/Under: 53.5 (O: -115 | U: -106)
Wisconsin at Michigan: Three things to know
- Wisconsin has played just one game this season, looking dominant in a 45-7 rout of visiting Illinois Oct. 23. The racked up 430 total yards in the win.
- Michigan has been a good home team under head coach Jim Harbaugh as it has won 13 of its last 15 games at Michigan Stadium.
- Michigan has one of the worst pass-defenses in college football, allowing 287.3 passing yards per game through three contests.
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Wisconsin at Michigan: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks
Prediction
Michigan 27, Wisconsin 24
Money line (ML)
Wisconsin (-193) is the money line favorite, but it hasn’t played since Oct. 23 due to a COVID-19 outbreak. MICHIGAN (+160) hasn’t played well this season, but I’m backing the Wolverines since this game is in Ann Arbor. Historically, Michigan has had a lot of success at home against Wisconsin, winning seven of its last eight meetings. Given the value here, take MICHIGAN (-160) to win and avoid a third consecutive loss.
Against the spread (ATS)
If the money line proves to be too risky of a bet, consider taking MICHIGAN (+4.5). While Wisconsin QB Graham Mertz’s status is still in question, it’s hard to bet on the Badgers. Michigan doesn’t inspire a lot of trust either, but it does have an impressive win over Minnesota on its resume. Look for this game to come down to the last few plays and for the Wolverines to stay within a field goal.
Over/Under (O/U)
The total of 58.5 feels about right given the struggles of the defenses. However, with the questionable status of several key Wisconsin offensive players, take the UNDER as both teams will look to run the ball to control the clock.
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