Western Michigan vs Michigan Prediction, Picks & Odds | 05 Sep 2026
College Football Betting Preview: Western Michigan vs Michigan
Western Michigan face Michigan at Michigan Stadium, with kickoff scheduled for 19:30 on Saturday, September 5.
It’s all about Western Michigan to stay ahead of the curve against Michigan. We really like this wager and the +27.5 spread looks generous at odds of -105.
Western Michigan Broncos previous game saw them claim a 41-6 win over Kennesaw State at Brooks Stadium.
Michigan Wolverines suffered a defeat in their last game. A 41-27 scoreline occurred at Camping World Stadium against Texas Longhorns.
Head-to-Head Statistics
It was Michigan who came out on top when they last played Western Michigan. At Michigan Stadium, a 47-14 win was recorded.
Western Michigan vs Michigan Prediction & Picks
Your complete Western Michigan vs Michigan betting guide is here, including our go-to match prediction, scoreline call, standout prop selections and a customized bet builder.
Game Prediction
Western Michigan have been given a more than generous +27.5 line on the spread. We think they can avoid a big loss in this college football matchup and you can play them at -105.
To deliver the best possible college football picks, we start by locking in the team news and taking time to review the latest form. There’s also no shortage of data to crunch from the most up-to-date stats available.
Key Western Michigan vs Michigan stats:
WMU +27.5 Probability
The top sportsbooks are estimating that there is a 51.3% likelihood of this pick winning. Taking all factors into consideration, our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and estimate the probability to be closer to 60%. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.
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Player Prop Picks
Bryce Underwood (Michigan) can be backed at -114 to end with fewer than 206.5 passing yards. Considering all factors, we’re confident he’ll fall short of the QB Passing Yards line.
Jordan Marshall (Michigan) is available at -114 to record fewer than 100.5 rushing yards. It’s reasonable to expect he may fall short, making the Player Rushing Yards line appealing.
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Same Game Parlay Picks
Get in the game with a same game parlay. Our picks are Western Michigan to cover the +27.5 spread, Under 49.5 on the total and Bryce Underwood (Michigan) to go Under 206.5 passing yards.
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Correct Score Prediction
9
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31
Michigan
There’s lots of entertainment when it comes to a correct score wager. A play on the Wolverines to achieve a 31-9 win should give bettors a good run for their money.
Western Michigan vs Michigan Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
The sportsbooks are taking no chances with their Moneyline odds of -10000 about Michigan which reflects they have a 99% chance of winning this college game. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Western Michigan are trading at +2000.
27.5 is the spread and 49.5 is the total points line. A Total wager is always available and can often provide value selections. Those expecting a low total can back Under 49.5 at -110.
You can find a nice selection of game lines and team props for every college football game, with the top betting apps creating many different options. Check out the pre-game and in-game selections before placing your bets.
Receiving Yards
Rushing Yards
Michigan Have Eight Wins From Last Ten Home Games
Michigan are 8-2 in their last 10 home games, averaging 29.30 points scored and 16.50 points allowed.
Western Michigan are 5-5 in their last 10 games away from home, putting up 23.00 points per contest and giving up 26.00.
The last time these teams met at Michigan Stadium, Michigan came out on top 47-14 against Western Michigan.
| Last 10 Games | W-L | P | PF | PA | O49.5 | U49.5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Michigan Home Stats |
8-2 | 45.80 | 29.30 | 16.50 | 5 | 5 | |
 Western Michigan Away Stats |
5-5 | 49.00 | 23.00 | 26.00 | 4 | 6 | |
- W-L = Wins-Losses
- P = Avg. Points
- PF = Avg. Points For
- PA = Avg. Points Against
- O49.5 = Games Over 49.5 Points
- U49.5 = Games Under 49.5 Points
Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
Western Michigan Broncos Stats
Michigan Wolverines Stats
- 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 games
- 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
- +27.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in the last 10 games
- +27.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 9 of the last 10 games on the road
- -27.5 Betting Line: Have not covered the spread in any of the last 10 games
- -27.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 home games
- Game Totals: An average of 43.40 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals on the Road: An average of 49.00 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
- Over 49.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
- Over 49.5 on the Road: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 29.80 pts and allowed 13.60 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 23.00 pts and allowed 26.00 pts in the last 10 games on the road
- Game Totals: An average of 46.90 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals at Home: An average of 43.90 pts in the previous 10 home games
- Over 49.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
- Over 49.5 at Home: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 home games
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 24.80 pts and allowed 22.10 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 28.50 pts and allowed 15.40 pts in the last 10 home games
| Big Ten | W | L | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Illinois
|
1 | 0 | 42 | 23 | 19 | 1-0 | 0-0 | 1W |
Ohio State
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | - |
Washington
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | - |
UCLA
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | - |
Rutgers
|
0 | 1 | 21 | 37 | -16 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 1L |
Purdue
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | - |
Penn State
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | - |
Oregon
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | - |
Northwestern
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | - |
Minnesota
|
1 | 0 | 59 | 7 | 52 | 1-0 | 0-0 | 1W |
Nebraska
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | - |
|
Michigan
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | - |
Michigan State
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | - |
Maryland
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | - |
Iowa
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | - |
Indiana
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | - |
USC
|
1 | 0 | 42 | 26 | 16 | 1-0 | 0-0 | 1W |
Wisconsin
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | - |
| Mid-American | W | L | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Eastern Michigan
|
1 | 0 | 28 | 17 | 11 | 1-0 | 0-0 | 1W |
Buffalo
|
1 | 0 | 21 | 17 | 4 | 1-0 | 0-0 | 1W |
UMass
|
1 | 0 | 37 | 21 | 16 | 0-0 | 1-0 | 1W |
Akron
|
0 | 1 | 16 | 38 | -22 | 0-0 | 0-1 | 1L |
Ball State
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | - |
Bowling Green
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | - |
Central Michigan
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | - |
Kent State
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | - |
Miami (OH)
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | - |
Ohio
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | - |
Toledo
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | - |
|
Western Michigan
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | - |
Sacramento State
|
0 | 1 | 17 | 28 | -11 | 0-0 | 0-1 | 1L |
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