After Spartans Loss, Michigan Hopes To Regain Big Ten Respect At Indiana

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Last week, the credibility of the Michigan football program suffered yet another significant blow.

Following an unexpected defeat to Michigan State, despite being favored by 24.5 points on their home turf, doubts arose regarding the Wolverines’ ability to establish themselves as a dominant force on the national stage.

Jim Harbaugh’s reputation as a victorious coach is also deteriorating.

Will Harbaugh and the Wolverines be able to regroup this week as they head to Indiana for a Saturday noon ET (FS1) game?

Michigan vs. Indiana odds update

Despite disappointing many Michigan sports bettors last week, the 23rd-ranked Wolverines (1-1) are still favored by the oddsmakers. This is surprising considering they are going up against the undefeated Hoosiers (2-0), who are ranked 13th and playing at home.

As of 1 p.m. ET on November 4th, the current odds for the Michigan vs. Indiana game show Michigan as a 3-point favorite. The odds for this match-up range from 2.5 to 3.5 points, but only sportsbooks that have the Wolverines listed at -3 offer the standard -110 juice.

Michigan at Indiana Week 10 odds	BetMGM	DraftKings	FanDuel	PointsBet	William Hill
Point spread (-110 juice unless noted)	U-M -2.5 -121 IND +2.5 -100	U-M -3 -114 IND +3 -106	U-M -2.5 -128 IND +2.5 +104	U-M -3 IND +3	U-M -3 IND +3
Moneyline	U-M -150 IND +125	U-M -155 IND +125	U-M -160 IND +130	U-M -150 IND +130	U-M -150 IND +130
Total points (-110 juice unless noted)	O 54.5 U 54.5	O 54.5 U 54.5	O 54.5 -108 U 54.5 -112	O 54.5 U 54.5	O 54.5 U 54.5

Michigan’s moneyline ranges from -150 to -160, which is a slight increase from the previous range of -143 to -154. On the other hand, Indiana’s lines are +125 and +130.

The point range for the over/under is either 54 or 54.5, depending on the sportsbook.

Wolverines’ futures odds take a hit

After suffering a 27-24 loss to Michigan State last week, Michigan faced significant backlash from football fans within the state.

In just his second game as head coach of Michigan State, Mel Tucker and his team outcoached the Wolverines and Harbaugh.

Michigan’s recent loss has significantly diminished their prospects for postseason success. DraftKings currently places U-M’s odds of winning the College Football Playoffs at +15000, while FanDuel rates Michigan at +20000.

The current odds for Michigan to win the conference title in the Big Ten are +2000 at DraftKings and +1900 at FanDuel.

Conversely, Michigan’s defeat has significantly boosted Ohio State’s chances of winning the title. FanDuel predicts the Buckeyes as a -850 frontrunner to clinch the conference, while DraftKings places them as a -1000 favorite.

Harbaugh’s record again comes into question

The primary point of contention surrounding Jim Harbaugh’s six-year tenure as Michigan’s head coach revolves around the absence of significant victories.

Michigan has yet to reach the Big Ten Championship Game, and Harbaugh has not secured a Big Ten Championship for the team either.

After suffering a defeat against Michigan State last Saturday, Harbaugh’s overall record now stands at 48-19, with a Big Ten record of 33-13.

Harbaugh’s record reveals concerning statistics, as he has won only 11 out of 26 games against ranked opponents and a mere 2 out of 14 games against top-10 teams.

His record against Ohio State is 0 wins and 5 losses, while his record against Michigan State stands at 3 wins and 3 losses. In bowl games, he has secured only 1 win out of a total of 4 games played.

Michigan holds an alarming record of 0-10 when they are considered the underdogs in betting for their games.

Michigan’s previous poor statistics did not hinder their ability to consistently triumph over teams they were expected to defeat. However, their winning streak was disrupted by Michigan State.

Is it possible that this could be an indication of what awaits in the sixth year of Jim Harbaugh?

Will Indiana add to Michigan’s woes?

On Saturday, Michigan will be facing an Indiana team that is highly motivated.

After defeating Penn State and Rutgers, the Hoosiers have begun their season with a 2-0 record. In their latest game, IU emerged victorious with a 37-21 score against the Scarlet Knights, who had previously triumphed over Michigan State in East Lansing.

Despite an offense that is currently generating only 279 yards per game, Indiana has found a way to emerge victorious. The credit goes to their defense, which has stepped up by causing six turnovers in two games.

With a modest 408 yards and four touchdowns, Michael Penix Jr. has displayed his passing skills. However, Indiana’s strategy is predicted to focus on exploiting the vulnerabilities in Michigan’s secondary, particularly their struggles defending against deep passes in the previous game.

Indiana’s defensive front, which has accumulated five sacks in two games, will pose a challenge for Michigan’s offensive line. Similar to the Spartans, who managed to contain Joe Milton by keeping him in the pocket and forcing him into 51 passing attempts, Indiana will aim to replicate this strategy.

During the Harbaugh era, Michigan has recorded 11 wins and 6 losses in games immediately following a loss. However, their performance against the spread in those matches stands at just 7 wins, 9 losses, and 1 push.

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