Texas Longhorns vs Michigan Wolverines Betting Pick & Prediction 9/7/24
Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor is the setting for the week two matchup between the Texas Longhorns and the Michigan Wolverines, set to kick off at 12:00 ET on Saturday, September 7th. The game will be broadcast on FOX, and both teams are coming in with 1-0 records. The Longhorns are favored by -7.5 points, and the over/under line is currently at 44.5 points.
TEXAS LONGHORNS VS MICHIGAN WOLVERINES BETTING PICK
The Pick: Michigan Wolverines +7.5
This game will be played at Michigan Stadium at 12:00 ET on Saturday, September 7th.
WHY BET THE MICHIGAN WOLVERINES:
- We have the Michigan Wolverines winning this one by a score of 31 to 21
- Not only do we have the Michigan Wolverines winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at +7.5
- Look for this game to go over the line of 44.5 points
Will The Texas Longhorns Win As Road Favorites?
Texas is now 1-0 for the season after a 52-0 win over Colorado State. The Longhorns, favored by -35 points, not only won but also covered the spread. The game’s over/under was set at 62.5 points, but the combined score of 52 points fell short of this line.
The Longhorns dominated from the start, taking a 7-0 lead in the first quarter and then adding 24 points in the second quarter. By halftime, Texas was up 31-0, and they continued to score in the second half, adding 14 points in the third quarter and closing out the game with 7 more points in the fourth quarter.
Quinn Ewers led Texas to a 52-0 win, throwing for 260 yards and three touchdowns while completing 74.1% of his passes. The Longhorns’ offense amassed 547 total yards, with Ewers connecting with Ryan Wingo four times for 70 yards, the most on the team.
On the ground, Texas picked up 192 yards, with Jerrick Gibson leading the way with 67 yards on 10 carries. The Longhorns’ balanced attack resulted in three rushing touchdowns and four scores through the air.
Texas’ defense was dominant in their most recent game, holding Colorado State to just 192 total yards and zero points. The Longhorns picked off two passes and limited Colorado State’s passing attack to just 74 yards on 13 completions. On the ground, Texas allowed 118 yards, but they kept Colorado State out of the end zone and gave up just 11 first downs.
Are The Michigan Wolverines Going Win In At Upset At Michigan Stadium
Michigan opened their season with a 30-10 win over Fresno State, moving to 1-0. Despite being -21 point favorites, the Wolverines did not cover the spread, and the over/under line of 45.5 points was not surpassed, with the teams combining for 40 points.
The Wolverines took an early 7-0 lead, but Fresno State tied the game at 10-10 by halftime. Michigan outscored Fresno State 20-0 in the second half, with the defense locking down and the offense finding their rhythm to pull away for the win.
Michigan’s offense was led by quarterback Davis Warren, who completed 60% of his passes for 118 yards. He threw one touchdown and one interception, finishing with a passer rating of 68.42. Colston Loveland was his top target, catching eight passes for 87 yards.
The Wolverines’ offense put up 272 yards in their 30-10 win, with 151 yards coming on the ground. Kalel Mullings was the leading rusher, gaining 92 yards on 15 carries (6.1 yards per carry). Michigan’s ground game was unable to find the end zone, but Warren connected for two passing touchdowns while throwing one interception.
Michigan’s defense was particularly strong against the run in their most recent game, holding Fresno State to just 9 rushing yards on 22 attempts. The Wolverines allowed 235 passing yards, but they picked off two passes and held Fresno State to just one touchdown. In total, Michigan’s defense gave up 244 yards and 18 first downs.