Texas Longhorns (1-0) vs. Michigan Wolverines (1-0)
As the college football season approaches, the Texas Longhorns and the Michigan Wolverines, having won their season openers, now prepare to face each other in an NCAAF Week 2 match on Saturday. Tensions will build up, and chills will run through the air as the two teams meet at the Michigan Stadium, which is a historical arena, and the event can be seen on FOX Network. Those who are betting on NCAAF expert free picks will find the dynamics of the game rather than trying because the teams are quite the opposite in terms of performance and history.
The Texas Longhorns come into this game with momentum, having showcased a robust offensive display in their previous games. This game boils down to Running Back Jerrick Gibson, who carried the ball 10 times for 67 yards with blinding speed. His physical strength in getting past defenders will be useful against Michigan. Wide Receiver Ryan Wingo is assisting him, who caught 4 passes for 70 yards and proved how dangerous he could be in short plays.
Conversely, the Michigan Wolverines also have their trump cards. Running Back Kalel Mullings has already shown that he is useful when he rushed for 92 yards, demonstrating that he can also be depended upon to take on some of the tackles, thus giving the state of Michigan an option when it comes to rushing the ball. Tight End Colston Loveland, who made up to 87 yards receiving and had one touchdown, is another vital Wolverines’ offensive unit member.
Texas Longhorns vs. Michigan Wolverines Game Info
| When: | Saturday, September 7, 2024 at 12:00 PM ET |
| Where: | Michigan Stadium |
| TV: | FOX |
| Stream: | Sofascore |
Quinn Ewers QB vs. Davis Warren QB
Quinn Ewers has made a name for himself this season with an impressive passer rating of 184.2 for the Longhorns, including 260 yards, and 3 touchdown passes coupled with a single interception in his season opener. Ewers’ accuracy as well as making big plays has been of utmost importance for Texas. His creativity with the ball and core strength will be vital for him when he will be up against a strong Michigan defense.
On the other hand, Davis Warren of Michigan has had a slow beginning as well. He only has amassed 118 passing yards with a fairly average passer rating of 104.8. Warren will try to take his game to a new level and will have to be able to dance against the stiff Texas defense which imposes and disrupts plays effectively. It will be his performance that will be crucial to the effectiveness of Michigan’s air assault.
NCAAF Odds/Point Spread: Michigan Wolverines +135, Total Odds: 49.5
The betting lines are tightly contested with Michigan as slight underdogs at home, which is a rare sight at Michigan Stadium. The point spread sits at a narrow one-point margin, reflecting the expected tightness of the matchup. The total over/under at 49.5 suggests anticipation of a moderately high-scoring affair, aligning with both teams’ offensive capabilities.
Texas Longhorns Betting Trends
Texas has been impressive, especially so ATS, going 4-1 in their most recently played games and 8-1 SU in their last nine games thus showing an ability to win. But their performance in this respect against Big Ten teams is abyssal (0-5 ATS), and therefore, in this crucial game, they will be looking to erase the negative stigma from the record.
Michigan Wolverines Betting Trends
Michigan’s performance is impressive considering they’ve won their last 20 home games without losing, 20-0 SU further bolstered the walls of Michigan Stadium further declaring winning the final game at home a fortress. However, the wolverines have done poorly against big 12 teams (1-4 SU) an area, where expectations will be set higher as the longhorns come to visit.
Texas Longhorns vs. Michigan Wolverines 9/7/24 Betting Picks
Given the strengths and vulnerabilities of both teams, this game promises to be a closely contested affair. The key will lie in quarterback performance and the ability of each team’s defensive line to mitigate the top players’ impact. With both teams showing strong September performances historically, picking a clear winner is tough.
It is likely that the advantage of a slight margin has been created due to the good offensive team starts and better play from their quarterback, regardless of the performance analysis. It may be prudent to consider the possibility of Texas covering the spread and even winning the match given Michigan does not seem to do particularly well against teams from the Big 12. Consider prop betting on rushing yards for Gibson and receiving yards for Loveland. In terms of total points, the current trend indicates the over so that both teams can pick up their pace and gain a rhythm in their respective offenses. Make sure to use the best bookie software for efficiency in your betting.
Free Pick and Prediction: Texas Longhorns 27, Michigan Wolverines 24
