Saturday, September 12 · Noon EST · The Big House
This could be a case of recency bias. Michigan was beyond feeble and needed a review call to get another chance to beat Western Michigan in Week 1. The Sooners pummeled UTEP, and while that is a whole different world than playing the Wolverines in Ann Arbor, college football odds still have OU as a six-point favorite. The total sits at 43½ points.
What the Team Totals Reveal
The total suggests a decent amount of points will be scored. College football Week 2 lines have the total at 43½. Oklahoma put up a ton of points against UTEP, and Michigan was useless on offense against Western Michigan. The idea that offenses will have some run seems far-fetched.
Reading the Total
The number falls below a typical college game, where the number usually is between 45-55. It also gives you an indicator that these college football lines believe defenses will rule. Remember, OU pitched a shutout in its opener, and Michigan only allowed four field goals.
Halves and Quarters
There may be some points scored quickly before each defense gets settled. Look for points to be tough to come by, especially in the second half.
Pick
It would be foolish to think the Wolverines are as bad as they looked. They have a lot to prove and this is the perfect way to show it.
