The Michigan Wolverines rallied from ten points down in regulation to escape the Alabama Crimson Tide in the first College Football Playoff Semifinal on January 1.
On Monday, January 8, the Wolverines step onto NRG Stadium’s field in Houston a -4.5 favorite to beat the Washington Huskies.
Will Michigan get it done against the spread?
Keep reading for College Football National Championship odds along with the top four reasons you should back Michigan to cover the spread.
Why Michigan Will Cover the Spread in the NCAAF National Championship | MyBookie Championship Preview
2024 National Championship | 10th College Football Playoff National Championship
Monday, January 8th, 2024 at 7:30 pm | ESPN
NRG Stadium, Houston, Texas
Washington Huskies vs Michigan Wolverines
ATS Odds: Michigan -4.5
Why Michigan Will Cover the Spread in the NCAAF National Championship
Michigan’s Defense is the Best in the Nation
Alabama’s offense had caught fire towards the end of the regular season. The Crimson Tide scored 42 agaisnt LSU, 49 against Kentucky, and 66 versus Chattanooga.
Then against rival Auburn, Bama scored 27 and repeated the 27 versus Georgia in the SEC Championship. However, versus Michigan, the best Jalen Milroe and his mates could do is score 20.
Michigan can shut down the run with their front four, which means the Wolverines will be able to help on Washington’s trio of wide receivers, including doubling Romeo Odunze.
The Wolverines Are Dialed In
No team started the season as focused, and remained focused throughout the season, as the Michigan Wolverines. Jim Harbaugh didn’t coach half of Michigan’s games, including the all-important final regular season matchup versus Ohio State, and the Wolverines still went undefeated.
Michigan played the same way, dominant defense and smart offense, in every game during the season. The Wolverines were as solid as it gets. Not only that, but with Harbaugh serving the suspensions, the coaching staff stepped it up as well as the players.
This May Be Coach Jim Harbaugh’s Swan Song
Rumor is Jim Harbaugh is going to head back to the NFL. Harbaugh had enormous success at the pro level leading the San Francisco 49ers to the Super Bowl where the Niners lost to Jim’s brother John and the Baltimore Ravens.
Now that Harbaugh has the Michigan program back on track, there’s nothing more for him to prove at the college level. Harbaugh’s players will want to reward their head coach with a National Championship.
J.J. McCarthy and Blake Corum will have Their Way with Washington’s Defense
Washington’s defense forced two Texas turnovers in the red zone to beat the Longhorns. If not for the turnovers, Texas likely would have won the game.
Blake Corum doesn’t turn the ball over. Not only that, but Corum is going to feast on a Washington defense that gave up 180 rushing yards and a 6.4 per carry average to the Longhorns.
Quinn Ewers threw for over 300 yards against Washington’s D. McCarthy could have more success than that if the Wolverines open the playbook. Michigan’s offense has a big edge over the Huskies’ Swiss Cheese defense.
NCAAF Fiesta Bowl: ATS Michigan -4.5| Bet Washington vs Michigan Today
MyBookie Betting Lines for the Championship Game
Michigan Wolverines Last 5
| Date | OPP | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 12/1/24 | vs ALA | W27-20 OT |
| 12/2/23 | vs IOWA | W26-0 |
| 11/25/23 | vs OSU | W30-24 |
| 11/18/23 | @ MD | W31-24 |
| 11/11/23 | @ PSU | W24-15 |
Michigan Wolverines Season Leaders
Passing Yards: J.J. McCarthy
230-314, 2851 YDS, 22 TD, 4 INT
Rushing Yards: B. Corum
237 CAR, 1111 YDS, 25 TD
Receiving Yards: R. Wilson
45 REC, 735 YDS, 12 TD
Washington Huskies vs Michigan Wolverines Trends
- Michigan has hit the 1H Moneyline in their last 12 games (+12.00 Units / 2% ROI)
- Michigan has hit the Moneyline in their last 11 games (+11.00 Units / 2% ROI)
- Michigan have covered the Spread in 8 of their last 10 games (+5.80 Units / 52% ROI)
- Michigan has hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 8 of their last 11 games (+5.75 Units / 46% ROI)
- Michigan has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 7 of their last 10 games (+4.80 Units / 44% ROI)
- Donovan Edwards has hit the Rushing Yards Under in 8 of his last 10 games (+5.40 Units / 44% ROI)
- Blake Corum has hit the Rushing Yards Under in 9 of his last 13 games (+4.05 Units / 25% ROI)
- J.J. McCarthy has hit the TD Passes Under in 5 of his last 6 games (+3.00 Units / 31% ROI)
- Colston Loveland has hit the Receiving Yards Over in 4 of his last 5 games at home (+2.75 Units / 45% ROI)
- J.J. McCarthy has hit the Passing Yards Under in 4 of his last 5 games (+2.75 Units / 45% ROI)
MyBookie offers College Football futures to win the 2023 NCAA Division I FBS football season.
2023 NCAA College Football National Championship Odds to Win
| Team | Odds |
|---|---|
| Michigan Wolverines | -200 |
| Washington Huskies | +170 |
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