Last Updated on September 2, 2023 11:27 am by Anthony Rome
East Carolina vs. Michigan Prediction
Michigan will attempt its climb back to the playoff mountain on Saturday afternoon at the Big House, where the Wolverines will host East Carolina at 12:00 p.m. ET. Will the Wolverines cover as a 36-point home favorite or is there more value elsewhere on the board?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
159 East Carolina Pirates (+36) at 160 Michigan Wolverines (-36); o/u 51.5
12:00 p.m. ET, Saturday, September 2, 2023
Michigan Stadium, Ann Arbor, MI
East Carolina vs. Michigan Public Betting Information
As of this writing, our CFB Public Betting page shows that 53% of bets are on Michigan. That said, this page is updated frequently so make sure that you click on the link provided so that you’re getting the most updated information.
East Carolina Pirates Game Notes
Tyler Savage is expected to miss a few weeks after suffering an injury in camp, Stephen Igoe of 247Sports.com reports. Savage is slated to be ECU’s second tight end this fall. The junior played in four games last season, notching two catches on four targets for 27 yards. Savage is expected to be back at some point during the season, it’s just currently unclear when.
Michigan Wolverines Game Notes
Blake Corum (knee) has been cleared for Michigan’s fall camp, according to Austin Meek of The Athletic. Corum was not cleared by June but will be ready to go before Michigan’s 2023 season begins nonetheless. Now that the senior is cleared, he can participate in training and games as the Wolverines’ top running back again. Corum logged more than 1,500 all-purpose yards and almost 20 touchdowns with his 247 rushes and 11 receptions during Michigan’s 2022 season.
East Carolina vs. Michigan Betting Trends
East Carolina is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games on the road
East Carolina is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
Michigan is 13-1 SU in its last 14 games
Michigan is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games at home
East Carolina vs. Michigan Betting Prediction
Give me the under today at the Big House. Michigan’s running game is going to give East Carolina all sorts of problems and if the Wolverines control the clock for long stretches of time, I don’t see the Pirates scoring enough to get us over the total. The Wolverines were outstanding a season ago at forcing turnovers, so I wouldn’t be shocked to see a few ECU drives end in turnovers, which can be point-killers as well.
COLLEGE FOOTBALL WEEK 1 PREDICTION: EAST CAROLINA/MICHIGAN UNDER 51.5