Michigan Wolverines vs Indiana Hoosiers Prediction, 11/9/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Michigan Wolverines vs Indiana Hoosiers

Date: Saturday, November 9, 2024

Location: Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, IN

TV: CBS

Odds/Point Spread: Hoosiers (-14.0)

Total/Over-Under: 48.5

Memorial Stadium is the location where the Indiana Hoosiers (9-0) will try to defeat the Michigan Wolverines (5-4) on Saturday, November 9, 2024. Indiana opens as 14.0-point favorites. The over/under is set at 48.5.

The Michigan Wolverines head into this game 5-4 for this season. The last time they stepped onto the field, the Wolverines faced the Oregon Ducks and ended up losing by a score of 38-17. The Michigan Wolverines rushed the ball a total of 28 different times and amassed 105 yards, which earned them an average of 3.8 yds per attempt. At the end of the game, they ran 53 plays for 270 yards. Michigan allowed 22 completions on 34 attempts for 294 yards, and a completion percentage of 64.7%. On the ground, the Wolverines conceded 176 yds on 37 tries, which is an average of 4.8 yards per rush surrendered.

The Wolverines have racked up 2,695 total yards for the season. When it comes to distribution of touchdowns, Michigan has amassed 10 touchdowns via the pass and 11 rushing touchdowns. They have turned the football over 15 different times. Michigan has a total of 143 first downs as a unit, and they have committed 40 infractions for 384 yds. As a team they're holding an average of 165.1 yards via the ground game which ranks them 62nd in college football. Concerning putting the ball in the endzone, the Michigan Wolverines have an average of 21.0 points per contest.

Regarding passing yardage, the Wolverines are conceding 2,122 yards which puts them in 105th in D-1. They have relinquished 235.8 yards per contest via the pass and allowed a completion percentage of 62.3%. In total, they have relinquished 345.1 yards per contest which puts them 48th in D-1. They have relinquished 15 touchdowns via the pass in addition to 10 touchdowns via the ground game. They are giving up an average of 3.6 yards per rush and 109.3 yards on the ground per contest for the campaign. Over the course of this year, they have allowed 984 rushing yards through 9 contests. The Wolverines rank 57th in the country when it comes to their opponents scoring, allowing 23.3 PPG.

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The Hoosiers step onto the field holding a record of 9-0 this year. When they last stepped on the field, the Hoosiers got the win with a final of 47-10 when they faced the Michigan State Spartans. Indiana allowed 32 running attempts for -36 yards (-1.1 yards per rush). The Hoosiers passing defense conceded a completion rate of 62.5%, surrendering 229 yards on 20 out of 32 passing. The Hoosiers finished with a total of 385 yards while running 61 plays (6.3 yards per play). Indiana rushed the football for 3.8 yards per attempt, totaling 122 yards on 32 attempts.

The Indiana Hoosiers average 476.2 yards per outing, which is good for 8th in college football. The Indiana offense has compiled 411 yds of penalties on 44 infractions, which is 99th in D-1 in terms of making mistakes. They are averaging 191.9 yards per game on the ground and have toted the ball for 1,727 yards for the season. They have given away 4 interceptions while letting opponents recover 2 fumbles and they have been able to tally 229 first downs. In terms of their scoring prowess, the Hoosiers are sitting 2nd in the country holding an average of 46.6 points per outing. For the season so far, the Hoosiers currently sit at 2,559 yards through the air in addition to an average of 284.3 passing yards per contest, which ranks 19th in college football.

Indiana has surrendered a total of 653 yards via the ground game (72.6 yards per game) as well as 7 touchdowns rushing so far this season. They have allowed the opposition 8 touchdowns through the air in addition to 188.4 yards per outing, ranking them 28th in Division 1. Their defense has totaled 5 fumbles and 11 picks this season. The Hoosiers defense has been on the field for 545 plays, which has them sitting 59th in Division 1. The Hoosiers are conceding 13.7 PPG, which has them ranked 7th in the nation. This year, they have surrendered 123 total points.

Who will win tonight's Wolverines/Hoosiers college football game against the spread?

Tony's Pick: Take the Hoosiers -14.0

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