The Washington Huskies (14-0) and Michigan Wolverines (14-0) meet Monday in the CFP National Championship Game. Kickoff from NRG Stadium in Houston is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPN). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Washington vs. Michigan odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.
The No. 2 Huskies outlasted the Texas Longhorns 37-31 in the Sugar Bowl on New Year’s Day, covering as 3.5-point underdogs with the Over (61.5) connecting. Washington also covered in the Pac-12 title game against Oregon, winning 34-31 as a 9.5-point underdog in Las Vegas, giving it consecutive covers for the first time since Sept. 16-23.
The No. 1 Wolverines posted a 27-20 OT win against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the Rose Bowl, covering as 2-point favorites with the Over (45.5) cashing. Michigan has cashed in 3 in a row, including the past 2 on a neutral field. The Rose Bowl went to OT, allowing the Over to hit. Michigan is 7-6-1 O/U on the season but 3-1 in the last 4 outings, and 7-2-1 in the last 10.
Michigan leads the all-time series 8-5, including wins in the past 2 meetings, both in Ann Arbor. The Wolverines and Huskies have met in the postseason 4 times — all Rose Bowls — with each claiming 2 victories. Washington last beat Michigan Sept. 8, 2001, in Seattle 23-18.