Jim Harbaugh and the No. 7 Michigan Wolverines take the field in a showcase spot on Saturday evening. Michigan has all of its goals ahead after a strong start, but the Wolverines will look to bounce back from a disappointing defeat. Michigan fell to Michigan State last week, blowing a 16-point second half lead in the process, and that was the first loss of the 2021 campaign for the Wolverines. Just seven days later, the Wolverines will host the Indiana Hoosiers, with the visitors seeking a win to break a five-game losing streak.
Kickoff is at 7:30 p.m. ET in Ann Arbor, Mich. The Wolverines are 20.5-point favorites in the latest Michigan vs. Indiana odds from Caesars Sportsbook, while the over-under is set at 50.5. Before locking in any Indiana vs. Michigan picks or college football predictions, you need to see what SportsLine’s red-hot advanced computer simulation model has to say.
The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every FBS college football game 10,000 times. Over the past five-plus years, the proprietary computer model has generated a stunning profit of almost $3,700 for $100 players on its top-rated college football picks against the spread. It also enters Week 10 of the 2021 season on a 28-15 run on all top-rated college football side picks. Anyone who has followed it has seen huge returns.
Now, the model has set its sights on Indiana vs. Michigan and just locked in its coveted picks and predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see the model’s CFB picks. Now, here are several college football odds and trends for Michigan vs. Indiana:
- Indiana vs. Michigan spread: Michigan -20.5
- Indiana vs. Michigan over-under: 50.5 points
- Indiana vs. Michigan money line: Michigan -1600, Indiana +850
- IND: The Hoosiers are 2-6 against the spread in 2021
- MICH: The Wolverines are 6-2 against the spread this season
Featured Game | Michigan Wolverines vs. Indiana Hoosiers
Why Indiana can cover
Indiana has been impacted by injuries this season, and the results have been disappointing to say the least. However, the Hoosiers returned a great deal of talent from a successful 2020 season, and last season’s performance also included a 38-21 victory over Michigan. Offensively, Stephen Carr has produced more than 670 yards and seven touchdowns out of the backfield, with a pair of highly productive receivers in Peyton Hendershot and Ty Fryfogle.
On defense, Indiana is above-average at slowing the run, allowing 3.8 yards per carry and 126.1 yards per game. The ability to stop the run is critical against Michigan’s offense, and Indiana can be comfortable with that matchup. Senior linebacker Micah McFadden leads the team with 5.5 sacks and 50 tackles, and Indiana can keep things manageable by making Michigan’s passing attack beat them.
Why Michigan can cover
The Wolverines have a stout defense, with experience and talent at every level. In fact, Michigan currently ranks in the top 10 nationally in scoring defense, and the Wolverines have myriad advantages on paper. However, Michigan’s offense is also potent and impressive. The Wolverines are No. 3 in the Big Ten in total offense, averaging 456.5 yards per game, and Michigan is the leading rushing offense in the conference.
Jim Harbaugh’s team is averaging 239.9 yards per game on the ground, leading the Big Ten with 25 rushing touchdowns. The Wolverines are averaging a robust 5.3 yards per carry, and Michigan is also putting up 37.1 points per game, No. 2 in the Big Ten. Michigan’s offensive line is quite strong, allowing only three sacks and paving the way to passing efficiency, and the Wolverines have an overall talent advantage on the roster that could be exploited against Indiana.
How to make Indiana vs. Michigan picks
SportsLine’s model is leaning over on the point total, with both teams projected to throw for more than 200 yards. The model also says one side of the spread hits more than 50 percent of the time. You can only see the model’s Michigan vs. Indiana pick at SportsLine.
So who wins Michigan vs. Indiana? And which side of the spread hits more than 50 percent of the time? Visit SportsLine now to find out which side of the Indiana vs. Michigan spread you need to jump on Saturday, all from the model that has crushed its college football picks, and find out.
