Michigan vs. Fresno State Prediction, Odds, Picks - August 31, 2024
The Fresno State Bulldogs (0-0) are facing tough odds as 21-point underdogs heading into their matchup on Saturday, August 31, 2024 against the No. 9 Michigan Wolverines (0-0). The over/under is set at 45.5.
The Wolverines won the National Championship last year after going 15-0 during the regular season. They scored 35.9 points per game (14th in college football), and gave up 10.4 (first). The Bulldogs won the New Mexico Bowl last year after finishing 9-4 during the regular season. They scored 30.5 points per game (45th in college football) and allowed 23.5 (48th).
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Michigan vs. Fresno State Game Information & Odds
- When: Saturday, August 31, 2024 at 7:30 p.m. ET
- Location: Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Michigan
- TV: NBC
- Live Box Score on FOX Sports
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| Favorite | Spread (Odds) | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Total | Over Moneyline | Under Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan | -21 (-114) | -2000 | +1043 | 45.5 | -112 | -108 |
Michigan vs. Fresno State Prediction
- Pick ATS:
Michigan (-21)
- Pick OU: Over (45.5)
- Prediction: Michigan 41, Fresno State 9
Predictions are made by the Data Skrive betting model.
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Michigan vs. Fresno State Betting Insights
- Based on the spread and over/under, the implied score for the tilt is Wolverines 33, Bulldogs 12.
- The Wolverines have a 95.2% chance to claim victory in this meeting per the moneyline's implied probability. The Bulldogs have an 8.7% implied probability.
- Michigan compiled a 9-5-1 ATS record last year.
- Fresno State won five games against the spread last season, failing to cover seven times.
Michigan vs. Fresno State: 2023 Stats Comparison
| Michigan | Fresno State | |
|---|---|---|
| Off. Points per Game (Rank) | 35.9 (8) | 30.5 (47) |
| Def. Points per Game (Rank) | 10.4 (2) | 23.5 (48) |
| Turnovers Allowed (Rank) | 8 (3) | 14 (27) |
| Turnovers Forced (Rank) | 27 (3) | 23 (21) |
Michigan 2023 Key Players
| Name | Position | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Blake Corum | RB | 1,245 YDS / 27 TD / 83 YPG / 4.8 YPC 16 REC / 117 REC YDS / 1 REC TD / 7.8 REC YPG |
| J.J. McCarthy | QB | 2,991 YDS (72.3%) / 22 TD / 4 INT 202 RUSH YDS / 3 RUSH TD / 13.5 RUSH YPG |
| Roman Wilson | WR | 48 REC / 789 YDS / 12 TD / 52.6 YPG |
| Donovan Edwards | RB | 497 YDS / 5 TD / 33.1 YPG / 4.2 YPC 30 REC / 249 REC YDS / 0 REC TD / 16.6 REC YPG |
| Michael Barrett | LB | 62 TKL / 1 TFL / 3 SACK |
| Mike Sainristil | DB | 46 TKL / 3 TFL / 2 SACK / 5 INT |
| Junior Colson | LB | 95 TKL / 2 TFL |
| Jaylen Harrell | DL | 30 TKL / 7 TFL / 7.5 SACK |
Fresno State 2023 Key Players
| Name | Position | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Malik Sherrod | RB | 966 YDS / 9 TD / 74.3 YPG / 5.6 YPC 44 REC / 260 REC YDS / 1 REC TD / 20 REC YPG |
| Mikey Keene | QB | 2,976 YDS (67.1%) / 24 TD / 10 INT -136 RUSH YDS / 1 RUSH TD / -10.5 RUSH YPG |
| Erik Brooks | WR | 60 REC / 788 YDS / 5 TD / 60.6 YPG |
| Jalen Moss | WR | 55 REC / 706 YDS / 6 TD / 54.3 YPG |
| Levelle Bailey | LB | 80 TKL / 4 TFL / 2.5 SACK / 3 INT |
| Dean Clark | DB | 83 TKL / 2 TFL / 3 INT / 3 PD |
| Morice Norris | DB | 58 TKL / 8 TFL / 3.5 SACK / 2 INT |
| Malachi Langley | LB | 84 TKL / 2 TFL / 1 SACK |
FOX Sports created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
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