Wolverines on the Warpath Again? Betting Michigan Wolverines Odds for a Repeat Championship

The roar of the Michigan faithful still echoes after their College Football Playoff victory, and now it’s time to look ahead. Betting Michigan Wolverines odds are out, and the question on everyone’s mind is: can they repeat as champions in the expanded CFP?

Leading up to this college football season, few teams have gone through the changes that defending champion has gone through. Fresh off a College Football Playoff victory, the Michigan Wolverines must find a new quarterback, players on both sides of the ball, and must begin anew with a new head coach.

Will all the changes affect Michigan’s ability to compete in the loaded Big Ten Conference? What are Michigan’s chances of repeating as champs at the expanded College Football Playoff?

Keep reading for Michigan Wolverines season odds along with analysis and picks.

2024 Michigan Wolverines Season Odds | MyBookie’s Preview of the Underrated Gems of the Season

2024 Michigan Wolverines Football Team | 145th Season of the NCAA gridiron action | 1st season of Sherrone Moore Head Coach
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2023 Record: 15–0 (9–0 Big Ten)

Michigan Wolverines Season Preview

Sherrone Moore Takes Over as Head Coach

Almost as soon as John Harbaugh finished leading the Michigan Wolverines to a championship over Washington in the CFB National Championship, rumors swirled that Harbaugh was headed to the NFL.

It didn’t take long for Harbaugh to accept the HC position with the Los Angeles Chargers. Instead of going on a head coaching hunt, Michigan Director of Athletics Warde Manuel immediately promoted offensive coordinator Sherrone Moore to the top position.

Promoting Moore made sense. Moore had been a part of the Michigan program almost since Harbaugh took the head coaching job. Not only that, but while Harbaugh was suspended during the season, Moore stepped forward and led Michigan to win after win.

The best part is that the offensive system won’t change, which will give the Wolverines some semblance of continuity. Also, Moore is an excellent recruiter both at the high school and transfer portal levels.

Michigan Wolverines Changes on Offense

The biggest change is at quarterback where the Wolverines must find a replacement for first round draft pick J.J. McCarthy. McCarthy emerged as one of the nation’s top signal callers. So replacing the quarterback is paramount to winning this season.

Most expect sophomore Alex Orji to fill McCarthy’s shoes. Orji spent his freshman year learning from McCarthy and running the offense in practice. He’s got the physical tools, 6’ 3” and 236 pounds, and since has worked with Moore already, Orji should have no trouble stepping into the role.

Michigan Wolverines Changes on Defense

The defense should be solid. Although Michigan lost some starters, Moore is going to fill the gaps with upper classmen. That’s a wonderful thing in this day and age of one and done in college football.

Sevens juniors, two seniors, and a graduate transfer make up the starting eleven. The nickel back, Ja’Den McBurrows, is also a junior. Michigan’s defense was stellar in 2023. It should be almost as good in 2024.  

Michigan Wolverines Schedule Analysis

Win Total Odds

• Over 9.5 +152
• Under 9.5 -192

Don’t expect another undefeated season. The Michigan Wolverines host Texas, USC, rival Michigan State, which is always a tough game, Oregon, and Washington.

The two toughest road games are against Washington and at Ohio State. With that being written, Michigan has a real shot of beating Texas, USC, Washington, and Michigan State.

Michigan should fall to both Oregon and Ohio State, which means the Wolverines will go over 9.5 wins. 

Michigan Wolverines Big Ten Odds +510

The Wolverines would be a good bet to win the Big Ten but Michigan isn’t as deep as two of their Big Ten rivals.

The Ohio State Buckeyes and Oregon Ducks should battle it out for the Big Ten Championship. Dillon Gabriel transferred from Oklahoma to pilot the Ducks’ offense. Ohio State transferred Will Howard from Kansas State.

Ron Day also signed Chip Kelly to coach the offense. Ohio State is determined to beat Michigan this season. Moore’s team will compete but it won’t get by the Buckeyes.  

Michigan Wolverines Odds to Win the National Championship +2500

Even if Michigan doesn’t win or even play in the Big Ten Championship, the Wolverines can still notch one of the twelve spots in the expanded College Football Playoff.

Still, this Michigan team is going to find it difficult to beat SEC squads like Georgia, Texas, and Ole Miss. Alabama should be strong and so will LSU. Also, Oregon, Ohio State, and possibly Penn State will make it to the CFP from the Big Ten. So repeating as National Champions won’t happen.

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