SportsLine Model Backs Under 49.5 in Michigan-Western Michigan Opener
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Updated · CBS Sports · Sep 5
SportsLine Model Backs Under 49.5 in Michigan-Western Michigan Opener
3 articles · Updated · CBS Sports · Sep 5
Summary
SportsLine’s projection model pegs Michigan and Western Michigan for 48 combined points, putting the total under 49.5 in Saturday’s Week 1 game.
The model ran the matchup 10,000 times and found the under hits 52% of the time, citing Michigan’s limited passing output last season and Western Michigan’s weak scoring against Big Ten opponents.
Michigan enters Kyle Whittingham’s debut as a 27.5-point favorite at home, with kickoff set for 7:30 p.m. ET in Ann Arbor.
The Wolverines have never lost to Western Michigan in eight meetings, while the Broncos arrive as defending MAC champions under third-year coach Lance Moore.