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Washington vs. Michigan – Picks & Predictions
The 2023 College Football Playoffs are down to the final two teams as the #2 Washington Huskies face the top-ranked Michigan Wolverines in a battle for the national championship on January 8 from NRG Stadium in Houston.
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Head-To-Head: Washington vs. Michigan
The 14-0 Huskies are champions of the Pac-12 Conference and came into last week’s semifinal in the Sugar Bowl against Texas as 3.5-point underdogs before taking a 37-31 victory. Michael Penix Jr. had an outstanding performance against the Longhorns defense, going 29-38 with 430 yards and throwing for two touchdowns.
The Big Ten champion Wolverines are also 14-0 after punching their ticket to the championship game with a 27-20 overtime victory over the Alabama Crimson Tide at the Rose Bowl. Michigan scored on their first possession of overtime and secured the victory after stopping Jalen Milroe’s run that came up three yards short on fourth and goal.
Washington and Michigan have faced each other 13 times in their history, with the Wolverines holding an 8-5 advantage. They’ve split their four matchups against each other in the Rose Bowl, with Michigan currently on a two-game win streak after winning their last matchup at home against the Huskies in 2021.
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Washington vs. Michigan Odds
The Wolverines are 4.5 points favorites against the Huskies, with a wager on Michigan to win on the moneyline paying -194 odds. The moneyline odds for Washington to win their third straight game as underdogs is +160. The current total for the game is 55.5 points, with both results paying even money.
Betting Tips for Washington vs. Michigan
Washington is undefeated in their last five games as the underdog, and the total has gone under in six of their previous nine games vs. Big Ten opponents. They’re also 4-2 against the spread in their last six games.
Michigan has won their last 14 games playing as the favorite and are 8-2 against the spread over the previous ten games. However, they’re 2-11 against the spread in the last 13 games against teams from the Pac-12.
Washington vs. Michigan Predictions
The Huskies have the longest winning streak in college football leading up to the championship game against Michigan and look to finally gain some respect after facing doubters all season. However, they’ll have to overcome the best defense in the country in their biggest test of the campaign behind the arm of Penix Jr., who needs 352 yards to eclipse 5,000 yards for the season. Washington has the top passing attack in the nation and is fifth overall on offense.
The Michigan defensive line was dominant against Alabama, sacking Milroe six times, including a game-deciding fourth-down stop in overtime. Forcing the Huskies into a couple of turnovers gives them the best chance to win this matchup.
Running back Blake Corum must set the tone for the Wolverines’ offense. It will also need some big plays from quarterback J.J. McCarthy on the ground and through the air to secure their first national championship since 1997.
Prediction: Michigan -4.5
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