In a highly anticipated Big Ten football matchup, No. 10 Michigan will face off against Washington this Saturday in a rematch of the national title game. Michigan, with a record of 4-1, is known for its strong defense and ground game but struggles in passing. Both teams have undergone changes since their championship meeting, losing key players and coaches. The SP+ prediction model favors Washington to win by a narrow margin of 24-23 with a 52 percent chance of victory. Other models also predict a Washington win, with the Huskies projected to be 2.9 points better than Michigan. Despite this, 62 percent of bets are in favor of Michigan either upsetting Washington or keeping the game within a 2.5-point spread. Michigan has an 8.9 percent chance of making the College Football Playoff with a projected 7.4 wins this season, while Washington is predicted to win 5.8 games with a 56.1 percent chance of becoming bowl eligible. The game is set for Saturday at 7:30 p.m. ET on the NBC network, and odds are subject to change.If you are struggling with gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER for help.
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