The Bowling Green Falcons (1-1) will look to upset the No. 2 Michigan Wolverines (2-0) on Saturday, September 16, 2023 at Michigan Stadium. The Wolverines are undoubtedly the favorites in this one, with the spread posted at 40.5 points. The over/under is set at 53.5 in the outing.
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Michigan vs. Bowling Green Odds
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan | -40.5 | -110 | -110 | 53.5 | -110 | -110 |
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Computer Pick
| ATS | Total | Score prediction |
|---|---|---|
| Bowling Green (+40.5) | Under (53.5) | Michigan 35 Bowling Green 12 |
Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.
Team Stat Comparison
| Michigan | Bowling Green | |
|---|---|---|
| Off. Points per Game (Rank) | 32.5 (64) | 31 (68) |
| Def. Points per Game (Rank) | 5 (2) | 24.5 (68) |
| Turnovers Allowed (Rank) | 1 (11) | 5 (106) |
| Turnovers Forced (Rank) | 1 (108) | 2 (74) |
Michigan vs. Bowling Green Betting Insights
Michigan Stats and Trends
- Michigan has put together a 0-2-0 record against the spread this season.
- UM’s outings this year have an average point total of 55.5, 2.0 more points than this matchup’s over/under.
Bowling Green Stats and Trends
- Bowling Green has covered once in two matchups with a spread this year.
- So far this season, two Bowling Green games have hit the over.
- BG has a 48.8-point average over/under in their matchups this season, 4.7 fewer points than this game’s point total.
Michigan Players to Watch
- J.J. McCarthy has passed for 558 yards while completing 87.3% of his throws (48-of-55), with five touchdowns and zero interceptions (279 yards per game). He’s also rushed four times for 36 yards, averaging 18 yards per game.
- Blake Corum has racked up a team-best 153 rushing yards (76.5 per game) and four touchdowns.
- Donovan Edwards has rushed for 46 yards on 18 carries (23 yards per game) this year. He also has nine catches for 59 yards (29.5 per game).
- Roman Wilson has 10 catches, leading his team with 167 yards (83.5 ypg) while also scoring five touchdowns this season.
- Cornelius Johnson has contributed with 153 yards (on 10 catches).
- Colston Loveland is averaging 31.5 yards per game, racking up six receptions for 63 yards.
Bowling Green Players to Watch
- Connor Bazelak has passed for 390 yards while completing 59.2% of his throws (29-of-49), with three touchdowns and three interceptions (195 yards per game).
- Terion Stewart has run for a team-leading 106 yards on 17 attempts (53 yards per game) while scoring two touchdowns.
- Taron Keith has 73 yards on seven carries (36.5 ypg), with one rushing touchdown. He also has six catches for 123 yards (61.5 ypg).
- This season Harold Fannin Jr. has nine catches and leads the team with 138 yards (69 per game) while hauling in one touchdown.
- Odieu Hiliare has 97 receiving yards on eight receptions, with two touchdowns, averaging 48.5 yards per game.
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