The UTEP Miners (1-1) and the No. 19 Michigan Wolverines (2-0) meet Saturday at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Kickoff is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. ET (Big Ten Network). Let's analyze college football odds around the UTEP vs. Michigan odds and make our expert college football picks and predictions for the best bets.
After a 51-0 loss to the USC Trojans, UTEP bounced back in a big way, cruising past the Texas Southern Tigers 51-10 last Saturday and easily covering as a 27.5-point home favorite as the Over (53.5) cashed. QB EJ Colson Jr. led the way with 239 passing yards and 4 TDs, adding 49 yards and another score on the ground. The Miners also got plenty from the backfield, with RBs Tavorus Jones and Raymond Moore III combining for 197
rushing yards and 2 TDs.
Michigan pulled off an upset at home last Saturday, slipping past the No. 21 Oklahoma Sooners 17-10 as a 5.5-point underdog as the Under (43.5) cashed. QB Bryce Underwood threw for just 111 yards, but made up for it with his legs, rushing for 87 yards and a TD. Michigan’s defense did the rest, forcing 2 key turnovers to help seal the win.
UTEP and Michigan are meeting for the first time on the football field.
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UTEP at Michigan odds
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- Moneyline (ML): UTEP +6600 (bet $100 to win $6,600) | Michigan - off the board
- Against the spread (ATS): UTEP +35.5 (-112) | Michigan -35.5 (-118)
- Over/Under (O/U): 48.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
UTEP at Michigan picks and predictions
Prediction
Michigan 35, UTEP 9
Moneyline
PASS.
I have no interest in betting the moneyline in this game, nor should you.
Against the spread
BET UTEP +35.5 (-112).
Michigan’s defense looks legit, but its offense hasn’t shown enough firepower to make a 5-touchdown margin feel comfortable. The Wolverines scored just 13 points against the Western Michigan Broncos before bouncing back with a 17-10 win over Oklahoma. Underwood has been dangerous with his legs, but Michigan is still searching for consistency through the air.
UTEP has already seen how ugly things can get against a ranked opponent after losing 51-0 to Oklahoma. The Miners responded nicely, though, rolling past Texas Southern 51-10 behind 5 total TDs from Colson Jr. and a strong rushing attack.
Michigan should control this game with its defense and eventually pull away at home. The question is whether the Wolverines can score enough to create a massive margin. Based on what we’ve seen from their offense through 2 weeks, that’s asking quite a bit.
Over/Under
BET UNDER 48.5 (-108).
Michigan’s defense has carried the load through 2 weeks, allowing just 22 combined points. The Wolverines’ offense hasn’t exactly returned the favor either. UTEP found its offense against Texas Southern, but Michigan presents a much different challenge. Expect the Wolverines to control the game defensively while leaning on the run and keeping the clock moving.
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