Michigan vs Fresno State Odds: What to Know
Here's a look back at the Michigan Wolverines vs Fresno State betting odds:
| ⭐ Favorite | Michigan ✅ |
| ⚖️ Michigan Win | 94.12% ✅ |
| 🔢 Point Spread | MICH -21 ❌ |
| 📊 Moneyline | MICH -1600 ✅ |
| 📈 Game Total | O/U 45.5 ⬇️ |
| ✅ Last Verified | December 2024 |
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Comparing the Odds for Michigan vs Fresno State
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Who Is Favored to Win in Michigan vs Fresno State?
Michigan is a 21.5-point favorite to beat Fresno State, according to the most popular betting apps.
What Is the Spread?
The point spread for Michigan football vs Fresno State is MICH -21. So, for the Wolverines to cover the spread, they need to win by 21 points or more. If the Bulldogs stay within 21 points, then FRES +21 would cover. Since there's no half-point in this spread, you will push on a tie and get your money back.
Shopping the Odds:
- If you want to bet on Michigan, the best odds you can get are -20 at ESPN BET.
- If you want to bet on Fresno State, the best odds you can get are +21.5 at BetMGM Sportsbook.
What Is the Moneyline?
The moneyline for Fresno State football vs Michigan is MICH -1800 and FRES +1000, according to DraftKings. Moneyline bets are simpler to understand since the only stipulation is your team winning the game outright.
Shopping the Odds:
- If you want to bet on Michigan, the best odds you can get are -1430 at BetRivers Sportsbook.
- If you want to bet on Fresno State, the best odds you can get are +1060 at FanDuel Sportsbook.
What Is the Over/Under?
The total (or over/under) for Michigan vs Fresno State football is set at O/U 48 points. If you bet on the over, there needs to be 49 points or more combined between both teams to cash your ticket. If it ties, you will push and get your money back.
Shopping the Odds:
- If you want to bet on the over, the lowest total is 47.5 at BetRivers & FanDuel.
- If you want to bet on the under, the highest total is 48.5 at Caesars Sportsbook.
Michigan Wolverines Chances To Win vs Fresno State Bulldogs
Michigan and Fresno State will compete against each other for the first time in their history to start the 2024 football season.
The Wolverines are currently listed as a 21.5-point favorite per FanDuel, with an over/under of 47.5, and a moneyline that favors Michigan -2800 to the Bulldogs' +1160.
Fresno State is not a bad program, slated to win 7.5 games this season, but Michigan should outmuscle and outrun the Bulldogs in Ann Arbor.
How The Michigan Wolverines Win vs Fresno State Bulldogs
This will be the first game under Sherrone Moore as head coach of the Wolverines and will be breaking in a new quarterback Alex Orji as the starter. On paper, Michigan has a much faster and stronger roster than their Mountain West foe and this should be a game that the Wolverines can begin to work the kinks out as the season starts. Expect Michigan to win big, likely led by running back Donovan Edwards.
📈 Strength: Team size, strength, and speed over Fresno State.
📉 Weakness: A new head coach and numerous new starters on the team, including quarterback.
How The Fresno State Bulldogs Win vs Michigan Wolverines
As 21.5 point underdogs, it is hard to see a situation in which Fresno State can win, although we have seen major underdogs beat Michigan in the Ann Arbor (see: Appalachian State in 2007). Fresno State will have a new head coach this season in Tim Skipper, as former head coach Jeff Tedford took a leave of absence for the year. Fresno State should have a solid season, and potentially compete for the Mountain West crown.
📈 Strength: Solid offense led by quarterback Mikey Keene, running back Malik Sherrod and they return two 500-yard receivers from last season.
📉 Weakness: Size against the Michigan Wolverines at the line of scrimmage
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Michigan vs Fresno State Odds FAQs
The odds for the Michigan vs Fresno State game in Week 1 is MICH -1650, which gives the Wolverines a 94.29% chance to win. Depending on which sportsbook you use, the spread varies from MICH -21.5 to -20.
Michigan is a heavy favorite to beat Fresno State, with FanDuel listing the odds at MICH -21.5. The defending National Champions will host the Bulldogs at 7:30 PM in Ann Arbor during Week 1 on August 31, 2024.
You can bet on the Michigan vs Fresno State odds online by downloading any free betting app. It takes 5-10 minutes to download, register your information, and confirm your age to create your account. Once you do, navigate to the sportsbook and bet on the Wolverines or Bulldogs.
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Brandon Justice is a Writer, Commercial Editor, and Fact Checker for BetMichigan.com. He also writes about the Michigan Wolverines & Detroit Lions, two teams he spent seven years covering professionally. Additionally, the Metro Detroit, Michigan native has covered numerous sports betting perspectives, including everything from analysis & daily picks to reviews & guides.
