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UTEP vs. Michigan Prediction: Week 3 Odds, Picks & Best Bet

Our UTEP vs. Michigan prediction for Week 3 includes our best bet, projected score, and the latest odds for Saturday's matchup.

Matt MacKay

Last Updated: September 18, 2026 3:33 PM EDT • 2 minute read

Pictured: Michigan Wolverines quarterback Bryce Underwood (19) passes the ball as he is featured in our UTEP vs. Michigan prediction. Photo by Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images

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Michigan is back in the top 25 after posting an impressive 17-10 win over Oklahoma in Week 2, and now, my Michigan vs. UTEP prediction targets the Wolverines' elite defense. No. 19 Michigan is a -34.5-point betting favorite at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Michigan, ahead of Saturday's 3:30 p.m. ET kickoff (BTN).

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pPick	Bet size
Michigan -34.5 (-122 via FanDuel)	1.22 units
Under 49.5 (-110 via Caesars)	2.20 units

Total wagered: 3.42 units | Max profit: +3.00 units

💰 UTEP vs. Michigan prediction & best bet

Check out all of our college football predictions for more analysis across this week's slate.

Under 49.5 (-110 via bet365)

It's unlikely that UTEP finds the end zone in this game. The Miners were shut out by the Sooners in Week 1, and now, they'll face the Wolverines' top-20 scoring defense.

Michigan has held its opponents to 1 total touchdown and 3.1 YPC. The Wolverines limited Mateer and the Sooners to a 51.5 percent completion rate and under 200 yards through the air, while forcing a couple of turnovers.

Bryce Underwood made big strides from Week 1, cleaning up his turnovers with a miscue-free outing against the Sooners last Saturday. Michigan's identity under head coach Kyle Whittingham remains run-centric, with Underwood and star RB Jordan Marshall.

Expect the Wolverines offense to chew game clock and dominate time of possession. UTEP won't be able to muster much on offense, especially in another hostile road environment.

bet365 is one of the only shops still offering 49.5 for a current point total. Bet Under 49.5 at -110 odds.

📡 SBR Edge: Unders in Ann Arbor

The point total under has cashed in six consecutive home games played at Michigan Stadium.

Shutout brewing in the Big House

Michigan Stadium, also nicknamed the "Big House", is likely going to see the Wolverines post their first shutout of the season on Saturday. UTEP's offense finished 99th in the nation under current head coach Scotty Walden last season, and so far, the Miners' only production came against an FCS opponent (Texas State) in Week 2.

Oklahoma managed to use its own talented defense to shut out UTEP in Week 1. Michigan now gets an opportunity to achieve the same result against the same opponent, following a master class defensive effort against the Sooners in Week 2.

Score prediction: Michigan 45, UTEP 0

📊 UTEP vs. Michigan odds

See the latest college football odds for every Week 3 matchup.

UTEP vs. Michigan opening odds

Moneyline: UTEP +6600 | Michigan (Off the board)
Spread: UTEP +36.5 (-108) | Michigan -36.5 (-112)
Over/Under: Over 49.5 (-105) | Under 49.5 (-115)

📺 How to watch UTEP vs. Michigan: Week 3

Date: Saturday, Sept. 19
Kickoff: 3:30 p.m. ET
Location: Michigan Stadium (Ann Arbor, Mich.)
TV: BTN

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Written by:
Matt MacKay

Matt MacKay has handicapped golf, the NFL, NCAAF, and NHL since joining the sports betting industry as a writer in 2020. He’s worked for several prominent sites, recently expanding his coverage to include sports betting news and the regulatory industry. Bringing a background in communications and writing, earning a Masters Degree in Organizational Communication from Ohio University, Matt has co-hosted a fantasy football and sports betting podcast, while continuously refining his handicapping methods. This includes identifying recent trends, head-to-head statistics, and comparing individual and team strengths and weaknesses to accurately predict the outcome in certain betting markets before a game or event. He’s a daily bettor and tends to wager on FanDuel, with DraftKings and Hard Rock Bet as preferred sports betting app alternatives. An avid researcher, writer, editor, and podcaster, Matt is eager to dig into matchups to offer readers and subscribers value on his picks. He’s a big proponent of building bankroll by avoiding poor betting habits and tendencies, like chasing losses, placing too many wagers, and managing bankroll. His worst beats to date both came on two separate NFL parlays, losing due to Tyreek Hill and A.J. Brown dropping passes. NRFIs have quickly become one of Matt’s favorite betting markets, recently diving into MLB game props.