Michigan at Wisconsin Odds: Points Total Staying Low In Virtual Pick’em

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After successfully fending off Rutgers in their Big Ten opener over the weekend, Michigan now faces uncertainty about their ability to handle a game at Wisconsin. This upcoming match will mark the Wolverines’ first road test of the 2021 season.

After a humbling defeat against Notre Dame in Chicago last weekend, the Badgers find themselves in a state of turmoil. The question now arises: can the unbeaten Wolverines, ranked 14th by the Associated Press, maintain their winning streak?

NCAA Odds: Michigan Wolverines at Wisconsin Badgers

Sportsbooks torn on Michigan-Wisconsin odds

Sportsbooks in Michigan are currently undecided on how to assess the upcoming Saturday game, with a few only providing an over/under total for the matchup.

DraftKings Sportsbook predicts Michigan as a 1-point favorite on the road, while FanDuel Sportsbook sees the Wolverines as a ½-point underdog away from home.

Currently, the moneylines are essentially a pick ’em, making it a great opportunity to place straight-up bets without being concerned about excessive juice on the game, especially if you have a strong inclination towards one side.

Oddsmakers are unanimous in their agreement on one thing: the total points for the game is set at 43.5, as indicated across all platforms.

Michigan has a record of 3-1 against the spread, with the under being successful in three out of four games. On the other hand, Wisconsin holds a 1-2 record against the spread, with the under hitting twice.

In the historical records, the Wolverines boast a commanding 51-17-1 advantage over Wisconsin. Nevertheless, in recent times, the Badgers have emerged victorious in three out of the last four face-offs. Furthermore, Wisconsin has successfully covered the spread in six out of the past seven meetings with Michigan.

How to watch: Wisconsin Badgers vs. Michigan Wolverines

• Michigan, ranked No. 14 and holding a 4-0 record (1-0 in the Big Ten), will face off against Wisconsin, who currently stands at 1-2 (0-1 in the Big Ten).
• Date: Saturday, October 2nd<br>Time: Noon ET
• Location: Madison, Wisconsin at Camp Randall Stadium.
• The TV channel broadcasting the event is Fox, and the announcers for the program are Gus Johnson, Joel Klatt, and Jenny Taft.
• Watch live sports online with the FOX Sports App.
• Radio: Presenting the Learfield Michigan Sports Network
• You can tune in to SiriusXM Channel 196 for Michigan and SiriusXM Channel 83 for Wisconsin on Satellite Radio.

Wolverines hold off Rutgers to open Big Ten Conference play

On Saturday, Michigan emerged victorious in its inaugural Big Ten game of 2021, securing a hard-fought 20-13 triumph over Rutgers.

At halftime, the Wolverines dominated with a 20-3 lead, but in the second half, they were unable to score while Rutgers closed the gap to make it a close game. This allowed Rutgers to easily cover a spread that had reached a staggering 20 points.

In the final moments, Michigan’s defense stepped up and delivered, making a crucial fourth down stop and forcing a turnover in Rutgers’ last two possessions.

U-M’s primary concern lies in its offense facing a hurdle this week. Michigan managed to accumulate a mere 275 yards in total during the victory, with a meager 112 rushing yards on 38 attempts.

When Michigan encountered difficulties with their running plays, their passing game failed to compensate.

Cade McNamara completed 9 out of 16 passes for a total of 163 yards, whereas Blake Corum had a challenging time with only 68 rushing yards on 21 carries. Hassan Haskins, on the other hand, managed to secure both touchdowns, accumulating 41 rushing yards on 12 attempts.

Michigan creeping up futures boards

Despite not appearing particularly impressive last week, Michigan managed to maintain their undefeated record.

With no losses so far this season, they have completed a quarter of their journey and are steadily increasing their chances in futures markets.

The initial odds for U-M to win the national championship were +8000, but they have now improved to a range of +4000 (FanDuel) to +6600 (BetMGM Sportsbook).

The opening odds for Michigan to win the Big Ten title were +1700, but DraftKings has now adjusted them to +800.

Corum has firmly placed himself in the Heisman Trophy conversation, boasting odds of +5000 to secure the prestigious honor. With an impressive 475 rushing yards and seven touchdowns this season, Corum currently stands as the ninth leading rusher in the nation.

Wisconsin Badgers throttled by Notre Dame

On Saturday, Wisconsin faced a significant challenge as they suffered a crushing 41-13 defeat against No. 9 Notre Dame at Soldier Field in Chicago.

Entering the fourth quarter, the game was fairly competitive with a tied score of 10-10. However, the Irish team unleashed an impressive display, scoring 31 points in the final quarter. They managed to extend their lead through a kick return resulting in a touchdown and two interception returns that added to their score.

Graham Mertz’s performance fell short as the Wisconsin quarterback struggled to find his rhythm. With only 18 completions out of 41 attempts, he accumulated 240 yards, resulting in just one touchdown and a staggering four interceptions. Unfortunately, the sophomore has yet to recapture the impressive skillset he displayed during his freshman year. It’s worth noting that he did secure a victory against Michigan while playing away from home.

Wisconsin’s ground game struggled, managing only 75 yards on 29 carries. Chez Mellusi has emerged as the top rusher for Wisconsin this season, accumulating 319 yards and two touchdowns.

Wisconsin possesses an outstanding defense that continues to impress, permitting a mere 210.3 yards per game. With the nation’s best rushing defense, the Badgers allow a mere 23 yards per contest. However, their skills will be put to the test against Michigan’s predominantly run-focused offense this Saturday. A clash is inevitable, and one side will have to yield.

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