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No. 4 Michigan faced its biggest spread in program history last week.
Michigan sports bettors were disappointed as the Wolverines failed to cover the 51.5-point spread, despite their impressive 56-10 victory.
U-M football is once again facing a challenging spread this week as it welcomes Connecticut to their home game on Saturday at Noon ET, which will be televised on ABC.
Will Michigan be able to find a solution to cover this significant number this time?
Michigan Week 3 College Football Odds
The point difference between Michigan’s football odds for Week 3 against UConn and last week’s spread against Hawaii is minimal.
Michigan is favored by 47.5 points according to most sportsbooks, but BetRivers Sportsbook MI sets the number at 48.
The total for the over/under ranges from 60 to 60.5, depending on the specific book.
Michigan football betting trends
In the first two weeks, Michigan easily defeated both Colorado State and Hawaii. They successfully covered a 31-point spread by winning 51-7 against CSU. However, they fell short of covering the 51.5-point spread in their 56-10 victory over the Warriors.
Despite their recent loss, the Wolverines have successfully covered the spread in 12 out of their last 16 games. On the other hand, Connecticut has played three games this season and has a record of 1-2, with defeats against Utah State and Syracuse. However, they have managed to cover the spread in two out of their three games, with their only failure being in last week’s 48-14 loss to the Orange.
In both of Michigan’s games this season, the total score has been below the expected value. On the other hand, UConn games have resulted in scores below the total in two out of three instances.
Michigan’s large spread history
As previously discussed, Michigan has been favored by 35 points or more in nine instances since 2006.
Michigan’s winning streak of nine games is excellent news for Wolverine fans.
For those who are primarily concerned about Michigan’s college football odds and ensuring they cover the spread, the team hasn’t experienced much success. Out of the nine games played, U-M football has only managed to achieve a 3-6 ATS record. Moreover, in the last five games where they were favored by 35 points or more, the Wolverines have failed to cover the spread.
- On September 10, 2022, the team secured a commanding victory of 56-10 against Hawaii at their home stadium, although they were unable to meet the point spread. The final score difference was -51.5.
- On August 31, 2019, the team secured a 40-21 victory against Middle Tennessee State at their home ground, but unfortunately, they did not meet the required point spread.
- On November 10th, 2018, a victorious 42-7 game was played at Rutgers, but unfortunately, the -36.5 point spread was not met.
- On September 15, 2018, there was a home game where -37 emerged victorious with a score of 45-20 against SMU, although they were unable to cover the spread.
- On October 22, 2016, the score was recorded as -39.5, with a 41-8 victory for the home team against Illinois. However, they failed to cover the spread.
- On September 10, 2016, the home team triumphed with an impressive 51-14 victory against UCF, surpassing the point spread.
- On September 3, 2016, a remarkable victory took place at home against Hawaii, with a staggering score of -38 to Hawaii’s 3, resulting in a resounding win.
- On September 14, 2013, the team secured a 28-24 victory against Akron at their home ground, but failed to meet the point spread of -35.5.
- On September 15, 2012, the home team celebrated a resounding victory of 63-13 against UMass. They dominated the game, leaving their opponents trailing behind by a significant margin.
Michigan vs. UConn history
In their entire history, these two programs have only crossed paths twice.
In both encounters, Michigan football emerged victorious. The initial triumph took place in 2010 at their home ground, with a final score of 30-10. The second victory occurred in 2013 at UConn, with Michigan prevailing over their opponents with a score of 24-21.
How to watch: Michigan vs. Connecticut football
- What: Connecticut at Michigan
- The event is scheduled for Saturday, September 17th at 12:00 PM Eastern Time.
- The event will take place at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor.
- TV: ABC
- Online livestream: ESPN+
- The Learfield Michigan Sports Network is a radio station.
- Sirius XM offers Channel 83 for Michigan and Channel 381 for UConn.
How to bet on College Football Odds in Michigan
There are 15 online sportsbooks in Michigan where you can find college football odds.
There are several ways to place bets on Michigan college football, including:
- Spread
- Moneyline
- Total
- Live betting
- First Half/Second Half Betting
- First/Second/Third/Fourth Quarter Betting
- Player Props
- Team Props
- Adjusted Spreads
- Adjusted Totals
- Single Game Parlays
Michigan College Football Player Prop Odds
J.J. McCarthy, the new starting quarterback, will be the center of attention during Michigan’s game on Saturday.
After sharing playing time with Cade McNamara in the first two games, the sophomore quarterback, McCarthy, was chosen as the starter following the victory against Hawaii.
McCarthy’s announcement has caused a significant surge in the Heisman Trophy markets, propelling him to a +2000 position at FanDuel Sportsbook MI. This places him in a tie for the fourth-lowest odds.
McCarthy’s passing yardage over/under for Saturday’s game against UConn is set at 224.5.
McCarthy has an impressive 15 out of 16 passing record this season, accumulating 259 yards. Although he achieved a career-high of 131 yards against Georgia in last season’s Orange Bowl, he has not yet had the opportunity to play a complete game as the starting quarterback.
McCarthy is facing off against a Connecticut defense that has allowed an average of 251.3 passing yards per game in the 2022 season to date.
If the game becomes one-sided, Michigan is expected to rely heavily on their running game. FanDuel has set the over/under for Blake Corum’s rushing yards at 97.5.
The junior running back has accumulated 164 yards on 22 carries so far this season, but has not surpassed 90 yards in either of the first two games. UConn’s run defense is currently ranked 94th in the nation, conceding an average of 165 yards per game. Nevertheless, the outcome of this proposition will likely hinge on the number of carries received by Corum.
College Football Week 3 Betting Promos
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What can bettors expect from Michigan football in Week 3?
The commencement of the J.J. McCarthy era is imminent.
Michigan football fans will finally have the opportunity to witness the sophomore’s capabilities in a starting position, now that he has been designated as the starter.
McCarthy has had limited playing time this season, but he has managed to throw for 259 yards completing 15 out of 16 passes. Additionally, he has rushed for 66 yards on only four attempts.
McCarthy is expected to have a strong performance on Saturday, as UConn’s defense is currently ranked 101st in the nation for total defense, allowing an average of 416.3 yards per game.
Michigan’s rushing attack is set to maintain its dominance as they have accumulated an impressive 502 yards on the ground in just two games. Leading the charge is Blake Corum with an impressive 164 yards, closely followed by C.J. Stokes with 96 yards.
Donovan Edwards, a West Bloomfield native, has accumulated 90 yards on 15 carries. However, there is an undisclosed injury he is currently managing. Jim Harbaugh has refrained from sharing any specifics regarding his availability for Saturday.
When it comes to defense, U-M football will be facing a Connecticut offense that has been only able to score an average of 20.7 points and gain 337.3 yards per game. Moreover, their passing offense ranks 123rd nationally, managing a mere 132 yards per game.
Nonetheless, Nathan Carter has proven to be quite a challenge for opposing defenses. The talented sophomore running back has accumulated an impressive total of 384 yards by carrying the ball 59 times.
