Washington vs. Michigan Prediction: Today's Pick & Best Bets for College Football Week 8
My best Washington vs. Michigan prediction and picks for today's college football action will have you set for kickoff from Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Mich., at noon (FOX). Michigan is a 4.5-point betting favorite, but my college football picks will examine its inability to score and Washington’s solid passing attack impact.
My college football predictions for Week 8 think Washington can not just cover, but can came away with a victory.
🏈 Washington vs. Michigan prediction
College football picks for Week 8; odds subject to change.
- Game prediction: Washington ML (+164 via FanDuel) ⭐⭐⭐⭐
- Over/Under pick: Under 51.5 via FanDuel) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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🆚 Who will win Washington vs. Michigan?
Washington will win this game due to Michigan’s inability to score. Washington has yet to give up more than 24 points in a contest this season. And while Michigan is averaging 29.5 points per matchup, the Wolverines have scored 13 points in two of their four games against power conference teams, topping 24 just once.
✅ Best Washington vs. Michigan bet
🐺 Washington ML (+164) ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Michigan is allowing just 18.7 points per game, but the Wolverines have given up at least 24 points in three outings, including last week against USC. While USC is averaging 45.5 points per game and ranks third nationally, the Trojans are also allowing 21.3, and Michigan managed just 13.
🏹 Demond Williams Jr. to dominate Michigan through the air
Williams has thrown for 250-plus yards in four of his six games. While he only threw for 173 yards against Ohio State, Williams still went 18-for-22 passing.
Michigan’s pass defense is allowing 216.2 yards per contest. USC's Jayden Maiava threw for 265 yards and two touchdowns last week. Meanwhile, the Wolverines' rush defense, which is allowing just 101.5 yards per game, gave up 158 yards to King Miller.
Washington is averaging 188.8 rushing yards per game, but most of that success came early in the season against weak nonconference opponents. The Huskies have fielded just one 100-plus-yard rusher in their last four games. But even if Michigan slows down the rushing attack, Williams will outduel Michigan quarterback Bryce Underwood while the Huskies win a low-scoring game.
FanDuel’s price of +164 implies a 37.88% chance that Washington wins. A $10 bet would pay $16.40.
⚖️ Washington vs. Michigan score prediction: Washington 24 - Michigan 17
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⬇️ Under 51.5 (-110) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
It’s shocking to see this number so high with the Wolverines favored, as only two Michigan games have gone Over this total. Michigan is allowing fewer than 20 points per outing, and in two of the three games when the school permitted at least 24, the total still went Under because of the Wolverines’ offensive deficiencies.
Michigan has scored 24 or fewer points in three of six games, while Washington has yet to allow more than 24 this season. And while Washington is averaging 39.2 points per game, the team scored just six against Ohio State and 24 against Maryland. Both of those defenses are allowing fewer than 20 points per tilt, just like Michigan.
FanDuel’s price of -110 implies a 52.38% chance this Under hits. A $10 bet would pay $9.09.
📊 Washington vs. Michigan odds
Latest college football odds updated live in real time.
📺 How to watch Washington vs. Michigan
- Date: Saturday, Oct. 18
- Kickoff: Noon ET
- Where: Michigan Stadium (Ann Arbor, Mich.)
- TV: FOX
📈 College football betting insights
College football betting insights via BetMGM.
| Most bet games | Most bet Over/Unders | Most bet underdogs to win |
|---|---|---|
| LSU vs. Vanderbilt | Texas A&M vs. Arkansas (Under 58.5) | LSU +115 vs. Vanderbilt |
| Ole Miss vs. Georgia | Ole Miss vs. Georgia (Over 56.5) | Georgia Tech +100 vs. Duke |
| USC vs. Notre Dame | Ohio State vs. Wisconsin (Over 41.5) | Tennessee +260 vs. Alabama |
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