Oregon vs. Michigan odds, picks and predictions

No. 1 Oregon Ducks (8-0, 5-0 Big Ten) and Michigan Wolverines (5-3, 3-2) meet Saturday at Michigan Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 3:30 pm ET (CBS). Below we analyze Bookmaker BetMGM college football chances around Oregon vs. Michigan chancesand make our expert college football picks and predictions.

The Ducks maintained their perfect season with a commanding 38-9 victory over No. 24 Illinois. Oregon covered the 23-point spread at home while the game’s total remained under 53.5 points. Heisman contender QB Dillon Gabriel threw for 291 yards, 3 TDS and 1 INT. His favorite receiver Tez Johnsonhad 6 catches for 102 yards and a touchdown.

The Wolverines ended their two-game skid with a 24-17 victory over the rival Michigan State Spartans, overcoming a 3-point spread at home and posting an over of 38.5 points. Davis Warren served as the starting QB, throwing for 123 yards and a touchdown, while Q.B. Alex Orji rushed 64 yards and scored. TE Colston Loveland caught 2 passes from D, including 1 from RB Donovan Edwards.

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Oregon vs. Michigan odds

Provided by Bookmaker BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports Performance and Sports Betting Center for a complete list college football chances. Lines were last updated Friday at 6:13 a.m. ET.

• Money Line (ML): Oregon -700 (bet $700 to win $100) | Michigan +500 (bet $100 to win $500)
• Anti-Spread (ATS): Oregon -14.5 (-115) | Michigan +14.5 (-105)
• Over/Under (O/U): 45.5 (O: -115 | H: -105)

Oregon vs Michigan Tips and Tips

Forecast

Oregon 38, Michigan 17

Money line

PASS.

Oregon (-700) appears unstoppable, with Michigan (+500) next in their path. Expect this game to get ugly quickly – just like when the Texas Longhorns crushed the Wolverines. My bet is that the Ducks will be covered.

Anti-spread

OREGON RATE -14.5 (-115).

The Ducks clearly boast superior talent and can benefit from their explosive attack. Their 4-4 ATS record is misleading; They could have gone 6-2 had they not slowed down in the second half against UCLA and Michigan State, allowing those teams to score late. Given the importance of this matchup and Oregon’s chance to compete against a prestigious opponent, a decisive victory seems likely.

Oregon has an impressive history, winning 30 of its last 31 games against non-AP teams and being the favorite in 6 of its last 7 November games. Meanwhile, Michigan has struggled to cover, losing 6 of its last 8 games and 3 of its last 4 home games in November. With that in mind, expect the Ducks to continue their good play and cover the spread in convincing fashion.

More/less

RATE OVER 45.5 (-115).

The Ducks, led by Gabriel, have proven themselves to be a formidable offensive force this season. Averaging 35 points per game, Oregon is ranked 25th nationally entering Week 10. Their games typically average 50.6 points and average O/U of 55.3. However, this week the rate is set at 45.5 points, which is the lowest point all season.

Often cited as a strength, Michigan’s defense ranks 32nd nationally in scoring defense, allowing 21.5 points per game. Critics may point to Michigan’s defense as a reason for potential Anders, but the Wolverines face a relatively easy schedule with opponents’ average national offensive efficiency rating of 71.2. Notably, they have scored at least 21 points against every Power 5 team they have faced, with the exception of last week against a struggling Michigan State team.

Given the offensive capabilities of both teams and the potential for defensive mistakes – especially as Oregon adjusts to the absence of key players – this matchup is set up for a significant result. The Ducks’ ability to strike quickly, coupled with Michigan’s desire to dominate at home, suggests a high-scoring game is on the horizon. So, betting on the over appears to be an attractive option for the highly anticipated Big Ten showdown.

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