Michigan Wolverines vs Oregon Ducks Prediction & Odds – November 14, 2026

Michigan visits Oregon at Autzen Stadium with a difficult offensive assignment: the Wolverines must find enough points against a Ducks team that has scored at a much faster rate this season.

Game details and odds

Saturday, November 14, 2026 at 3:30 pm EST · Autzen Stadium

Total: 38.5 — over -112, under -108.

Draft Kings odds checked November 12, 2026 15:00 UTC. Odds subject to change.

Michigan’s defense faces a tougher scoring test

Michigan has allowed 16.2 points and 255.3 yards per game, giving it a defensive foundation for this matchup. The concern is production on the other side: the Wolverines average 19.6 points and 302.6 yards. Receiver JJ Buchanan has 646 yards and five touchdowns, but Michigan needs more consistent scoring.

The Wolverines’ recent results show how narrow their margin has become. They scored six points in losses to Michigan State and Indiana, despite allowing only 15 and 13, respectively. A 28-21 win at Rutgers showed they can generate more offense, while a 21-18 win over Penn State showed they can also finish a close game. But the 14-20 loss at Minnesota adds another example of a manageable defensive outing that did not produce a win. Michigan cannot count on limiting its opponent alone to carry this matchup.

Oregon brings more firepower, with uneven recent results

Oregon averages 34.1 points and 422.0 yards per game, including 285.2 passing yards. That gives the Ducks a clear offensive contrast with Michigan, although they also allow 22.1 points per game. Dakorien Moore has 48 catches for 601 yards and seven touchdowns, providing a notable receiving threat.

The Ducks arrive after scoring 41 points in a win at Ohio State and 34 in a home win over Northwestern. Those outings demonstrate their capacity to pull away through scoring, but the preceding results were less convincing. Oregon scored 10 in a loss at Illinois, edged Nebraska 17-14 at home and fell 15-17 to UCLA at home. That stretch makes the Ohio State performance encouraging rather than definitive. Oregon has shown it can win a higher-scoring contest, yet its recent games also leave room for a disciplined opponent to keep things close.

Injury news

Michigan Wolverines: No player statuses returned in the latest check..

Oregon Ducks: No player statuses returned in the latest check..

Availability checked November 12, 2026 15:00 UTC. Reported statuses may change; final lineups are not confirmed here.

BTB Betting Pick

Winner pick: Oregon Ducks.

Oregon’s stronger scoring average and recent offensive surge give it the edge. Michigan’s defense can make this competitive, but its two recent six-point outings make a Wolverines win harder to trust.

Original winner pick recorded November 12, 2026 08:01 UTC. Subsequent updates retain that selection.