2024 College Football Championship Predictions: Top Washington vs. Michigan Bets
NRG Stadium in Houston, TX hosts Monday's showdown between Washington and Michigan, and we're rounding up our best 2024 College Football Championship predictions based on the best college football odds.
The final game of the 2023 college football season rightfully features the last two teams standing with undefeated records.
The Michigan Wolverines and Washington Huskies each arrive at Monday's championship game in Houston, TX at 14-0. Michigan survived Alabama with a 27-20 overtime win in the Rose Bowl. Washington outlasted Texas for a 37-31 victory in the Sugar Bowl.
To celebrate Monday's grand occasion, we're rounding up all of our best 2024 College Football Championship predictions for Monday night's clash based on the Washington vs. Michigan odds.
Can't wait until Monday? See our Montana vs. South Dakota State prediction for the FCS championship.
College Football Championship predictions
Under 56.5 (-110 via Caesars) ⭐⭐⭐
The Wolverines typically have the edge in the trenches, allowing them to control things up front. Their defense ranks first in the country, giving up an average of 10.2 points per contest. Michigan's offense relies on ball control and takes advantage of favorable field positions.
That's what makes this total interesting, as it's placed somewhere in the middle. This would be the second-highest total for Michigan all season, as the Wolverines have had just one closing point total higher than 51 since non-conference play. Overtime was the only reason why Michigan's victory against Alabama finished Over 46 in the semifinals.
Washington, meanwhile, usually has a closing point total somewhere in the 60s. The Huskies have had only two point totals lower than this mark all year, both of which finished Over by a comfortable margin.
With our projection being a couple points below this mark, we'd be comfortable taking this Under at anything 55.5 or better.
Ja’Lynn Polk Over 3.5 receptions (-130 via FanDuel) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
While most of our best sports betting apps only offer prop markets related to production, we can bet on volume-related props by having an account with FanDuel. That's especially crucial for the national title game, as we believe Ja'Lynn Polk to record four-plus catches is the best bet to make for this matchup.
Polk might be viewed as the third option in Washington's loaded receiver room, but he's still a potential first-round selection in the upcoming NFL Draft for a reason. Polk is second on the team with 65 catches, turning that into 1,122 yards and nine touchdowns.
Washington team total Over 24.5 points (-105 via ESPN BET) ⭐⭐⭐⭐
As impressive as Michigan's pass rush is, I'd be shocked if it has the same impact on Monday. The Huskies' offensive line transformed from an inconsistent unit early in the year to arguably the nation's best entering the postseason, and they didn't allow a sack last week against Texas' star-studded defensive line.
I have bigger questions about Washington's ability to slow down Blake Corum, which is why I'd only endorse an outright play on the Huskies with three-star confidence. When it comes to this offense, though? Get your popcorn ready.
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