Michigan vs Indiana Predictions: Michigan (+14.5) Tops Best NCAAF Picks 11/09
- At 9-0, the matchup vs Michigan might be the biggest home game for Indiana.
- Can Michigan end Indiana’s bid for an undefeated season?
- Read on for our Michigan vs Indiana betting odds.
What a difference a year makes. Indiana was a 32.5-point underdog against Michigan in 2023. Now the undefeated Hoosiers are favored against a Michigan team that has fallen fast after winning the national title.
Indiana has won just twice against Michigan since 1968. Both wins for Indiana came at home but they were also 33 years apart. Michigan outscored Indiana 112-24 in the last three meetings. Indiana did win 38-21 in 2020. The Hoosiers are 7-5-1 against the college football spread in the last 13 meetings with the Wolverines.
The college football lines have Indiana as a 14.5-point favorite after the line opened at 12½. Michigan is priced at +450 to beat the Hoosiers again.
There are still 10 teams with shorter odds of winning the national championship than undefeated Indiana. Reigning national champion Michigan is not a factor in this year’s national title chase.
Michigan vs Indiana Game Information
- Game: Michigan (5-4, 3-3 Big Ten) vs Indiana (9-0, 6-0)
- Date/Time: Saturday, Nov. 9, 3:30 p.m. ET
- Location: Memorial Stadium, Bloomington, IN
- Michigan vs Indiana Live Stream: fubo.tv
Check the latest Michigan vs Indiana betting trends before hitting the sportsbook.
3 Ways to Bet on Michigan vs Indiana
1. Take Michigan to Cover as a Double-Digit Underdog
We understand that Michigan had more players selected in the 2024 NFL Draft than any other team and head coach Jim Harbaugh also bolted to the NFL. However, Michigan finished between second and fourth among Big Ten teams in the recruiting class rankings done by the 247sports.com database.
Indiana finished outside the top 10 among the best Big Ten recruiting classes in three of those four years. Even though Indiana signed more transfers than any other Big Ten team, how many people who bet online would have suggested that Indiana had a better roster to work with than Michigan heading into the 2024 season?
Indiana’s undefeated run has been impressive but it has not included a game against a team in the top 25 of the College Football Playoff rankings. Quick, name a bigger home game for the Indiana football team. We’ll wait.
2. Will the First Points Take Some Time? Bet on First Score Happening After 6 Minute Mark
Indiana has one offensive touchdown in the first quarter in its last three games. The Hoosiers are facing a Michigan defense that has done an admirable job of limiting the damage on the opposing team’s first possessions this season.
While there is still a game against Ohio State with Michigan having a chance to knock the rival Buckeyes out of contention for the Big Ten title game and perhaps even the College Football Playoff field, this is another game for Michigan to make a statement in what has been a disappointing sequel to last year’s remarkable season.
Some of the defensive numbers for Michigan do not look impressive. However, playing Texas and Oregon might have something to do with that.
Take a long look at the +105 odds for the first points to come after the six-minute mark, this could be one of the best college football picks this week.
Bet This Pick: First Score to Happen After First 6 Minutes (+108)
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3. Bet on Michigan to Score First
Indiana faced a rare early deficit last week against Michigan State before turning it on and scoring the game’s final 47 points. A couple of turnovers and seven sacks had something to do with that.
Terrific play after terrific play. @Mikail_kamara6 is the Walter Camp National Defensive Player of the Week & the Bednarik Award National Defensive Player of the Week! pic.twitter.com/arYoUtsKZN
— Indiana Football (@IndianaFootball) November 5, 2024
Michigan is a better team than Michigan State so if the Spartans could jump out to the 10-0 lead after one quarter, why can’t Michigan follow a similar script?
The quarterback play for Michigan has been mediocre at best. The Wolverines would love to get running backs Kalel Mullings and Donovan Edwards going early on. Quarterback Alex Orji is another running threat.
It is worth taking a chance and going with Michigan at +157 to open the scoring in Saturday’s game.
Bet This Pick: Michigan to Score First (+157)
Michigan vs Indiana Injury Update
Michigan offensive lineman Andrew Gentry will miss the rest of the season. Offensive lineman Jeffrey Persi is another player with injury concerns. Defensive back Jyaire Hill could return for Michigan while star cornerback Will Johnson is considered to be day-to-day for the Wolverines. Monitor college football news for player updates.
Between tough matchups with Oregon and Indiana, Sherrone Moore made his weekly appearance on the “Inside Michigan Football” radio show. This week, Moore discussed his team’s performance, provided some injury updates, and previewed the Indiana matchup: https://t.co/KyCR8IuTyM
— Maize n Brew (@MaizenBrew) November 5, 2024
Indiana got quarterback Kurtis Rourke back after he missed the Washington game due to injury. He is completing 73% of his passes with 19 touchdown passes and just three interceptions. He completely changes the Indiana offense.
Michigan vs Indiana Score Prediction
Indiana 27, Michigan 17
Questions Of The Day
Which team had a better record against the spread since the start of the 2023 season, Michigan or Indiana?
Indiana is 15-6 and Michigan is 11-12-1 against the spread since the start of last season.
What happened the last time Michigan played Indiana?
Michigan scored the final 52 points after Indiana took a 7-0 lead in the first quarter.
Odds and information are accurate at the time of writing. Please check with official sources for the latest updates before placing any bets
