Fiesta Bowl Odds: TCU-Michigan prediction, odds and pick

The College Football Playoff will kick off between the TCU Horned Frogs and the Michigan Wolverines in the Fiesta Bowl. TCU's playoff odds hung in balance after they lost in Big 12 Championship game against Kansas State. The committee decided to award the Horns with the three-seed in College football playoff after a 12-1 season.

Michigan is playing in the Fiesta Bowl. They lost to Georgia in last year's College Football Playoff. This time they are the favorites.

Max Duggan is a Heisman candidate and the starting quarterback for TCU. Quentin Johnson is an NFL-caliber wide receiver. The Horned Frogs have to get a push-up front to help get RB Kendre Miller going early. Michigan has one of the best defenses in the country. Michigan is favored to win the game. TCU is the favorite to cover the spread.

Michigan is one of the most talented teams in college football. The team is led by sophomore quarterback J.J. McCarthy. Michigan has made back-to-back College Football Playoff appearances. Their defense is the best in the country, allowing 277 yards per game. Michigan could cover the spread. TCU is a team that is not very good. It's a tough to cover. Jim Harbaugh has led Michigan to two consecutive playoff appearances, but his team has lost some players recently.

Blake Corum is out for the season and will undergo surgery. Michigan will win the game.

Michigan is favored by 7.5 points in the Fiesta Bowl.