Michigan vs Fresno State Odds for Week 1: Who Is Favored to Win?

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Key Takeaways:

  • Favorite: Michigan is a home favorite against Fresno State in Week 1.
  • Michigan's Chances: Michigan has a 94.12% chance to beat the Bulldogs.
  • Point Spread: The point spread is MICH -21.
  • Over/Under: Game total is set at 45.5 points.
  • Moneyline: MICH (-1650) | FRES (+950)

The Michigan vs Fresno State odds from top sportsbooks were spot on, as the game finished with a 30-10 win for the Wolverines. Favored by 21 points, Michigan barely failed to cover after a slow start to the new season. Meanwhile, the total moved rapidly towards the under and it finished more than five points below the number at 40.

🚨 ODDS ALERT: The total shifted from 48 to 45.5 points a week before kickoff.

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Michigan vs Fresno State Odds: What to Know

Here's a look back at the Michigan Wolverines vs Fresno State betting odds:

⭐ FavoriteMichigan ✅
⚖️ Michigan Win94.12% ✅
🔢 Point SpreadMICH -21 ❌
📊 MoneylineMICH -1600 ✅
📈 Game TotalO/U 45.5 ⬇️
✅ Last VerifiedSeptember 2024

⭐ Latest Odds from DraftKings Sportsbook Michigan

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.

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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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