Michigan ML +125
Couple thoughts:
- According to my numbers, Rutgers defense is okay, but nothing special. Notre Dame, Utah and Minnesota all defenses rated significantly better than Rutgers. The Michigan Offense has had nothing but 3rd & Long situations in their losses because of the stout run defenses they've faced in the early downs.. Look Michigan's offense isn't great obviously, but this is a softer spot for them and their 3rd down situations should be the best they've had in the past several games.
- Rutgers has faced one decent defense this year, Penn State. Gary Nova went 15 for 30 with 5 interceptions and they scored 10 points. The rest of their opponents all have soft defenses.
- I believe Michigan has an excellent defense that is underrated. The main problem is the offense can't stay on the field because of the offense. See point #1. That should be improved this week.
- Any team that loses 2 ugly games ATS is dangerous, especially after one as a double-digit home favorite. The players seem to like Hoke and I think they'll go down swinging for him and come up with some plays in this softer spot. I can see with less pressure on the road, they'll elevate their game.
Couple thoughts:
- According to my numbers, Rutgers defense is okay, but nothing special. Notre Dame, Utah and Minnesota all defenses rated significantly better than Rutgers. The Michigan Offense has had nothing but 3rd & Long situations in their losses because of the stout run defenses they've faced in the early downs.. Look Michigan's offense isn't great obviously, but this is a softer spot for them and their 3rd down situations should be the best they've had in the past several games.
- Rutgers has faced one decent defense this year, Penn State. Gary Nova went 15 for 30 with 5 interceptions and they scored 10 points. The rest of their opponents all have soft defenses.
- I believe Michigan has an excellent defense that is underrated. The main problem is the offense can't stay on the field because of the offense. See point #1. That should be improved this week.
- Any team that loses 2 ugly games ATS is dangerous, especially after one as a double-digit home favorite. The players seem to like Hoke and I think they'll go down swinging for him and come up with some plays in this softer spot. I can see with less pressure on the road, they'll elevate their game.
