The Michigan Wolverines (2-0) host the UConn Huskies (1-2) Saturday. Kickoff from Michigan Stadium is set for noon ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the UConn at Michigan odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.
The Wolverines come into the game with QB J.J. McCarthy having won the starting role after a 3-TD game last weekend in a 56-10 win over Hawaii.
The Wolverines took the pedal off the metal late as they went into the half up 42-0. Michigan also has a 51-7 win over Colorado State, so the offensive firepower is certainly there.
As for UConn, it will look to develop freshman QB Zion Turner, who was a 3-star recruit with offers from Arkansas and Costal Carolina, and to not get blown out like the Wolverines opening 2 opponents.
Turner and 4 graduate transfers are the only new faces in the starting lineup for UConn. The Huskies lost to Syracuse 48-14 and Utah State 31-10, but did manage a 28-3 win over Central Connecticut State.
Michigan is No. 5 in the AFCA Coaches Poll powered by USA TODAY Sports.
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UConn at Michigan odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Wednesday at 12:22 a.m. ET.
- Money line (ML): Off the board
- Against the spread (ATS): UConn +47.5 (-108) | Michigan -47.5 (-112)
- Over/Under (O/U): 60.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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UConn at Michigan picks and predictions
Prediction
Michigan 52, UConn 10
Money line
PASS.
This is one of the largest spreads on the Saturday slate. If you can find money line odds, don’t take them. As we learned last week, upsets happen, and this is an experienced UConn side.
Against the spread
BET UCONN +47.5 (-110).
There is an extremely small chance that UConn can even make this competitive. That should be obvious. The Huskies won’t be able to handle Michigan’s speed out wide or size in the trenches.
But, what they do have should propel a cover. Sophomore starting RB Nathan Carter has 384 yards in 3 games and 6.5 yards per carry average. Turner is also an upgrade, throwing for 4 TDs and 3 INTs.
The Wolverines took off the gas early in the third quarter against Hawaii, and they’ll likely do the same here. Michigan actually was outscored in the 3rd quarter despite running for over 250 yards in the game.
Michigan’s talent is unmatched, but simply put, this spread is too high for a UConn team that only added experience and has the majority of players returning from a season ago.
Michigan failed to cover against Hawaii, it’s only time being more than 40-point favorites this season. It only has two 50-point wins (virtually what it would need to cover) since 2017.
Over/Under
BET OVER 60.5 (-110).
Despite having put up 50-plus points in both matchups this season, Michigan has yet to hit the over. UConn is just 1-2 O/U as well this season.
However, it did just allow 48 points to Syracuse, so it’s defense clearly isn’t among the more challenging. UConn has allowed more than 30 points in both games against Division 1 sides.
I expect Michigan to again have its way in yet another blowout. The Wolverines have consistently topped 50, and there’s no reason to believe they won’t hit that mark again.
With UConn having a 3-star freshman under center, the more experience he gets the better he should be as well. The combo of Turner and Carter should get at least a few points on the board.
Back the OVER 60.5 (-110).
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