The 20th-ranked Michigan Wolverines are seeking their third consecutive win as they face the Wisconsin Badgers in a Big Ten match on Saturday. Both teams have recently had bye weeks. Wisconsin suffered a 27-10 defeat against Maryland, while Michigan triumphed over Nebraska with a score of 30-27 on September 20.

Kickoff is set for noon ET at Michigan Stadium located in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The Wolverines dominate the all-time series with a record of 52-17-1. According to the latest odds, Michigan is favored by 17.5 points, with an over/under of 43.5 total points.

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Key Players

Bryce Underwood, the freshman quarterback for Michigan, has been effective in both passing and rushing. He has thrown for 733 yards with two touchdowns across four games and has rushed for 169 yards and three touchdowns. In a standout performance against Central Michigan, he completed 16 of 25 passes for 235 yards, one touchdown, and also rushed for 114 yards on nine attempts.

Justice Haynes, a transfer from Alabama, leads the rushing for Michigan, boasting an average of 8.1 yards per carry over four games. He has recorded six touchdowns and consistently surpassed 100 rushing yards in each game.

On Wisconsin’s side, Billy Edwards Jr. is facing a leg injury, and if he is unable to play, Danny O’Neil is expected to take over as starting quarterback. O’Neil has demonstrated accuracy with a 70.6% completion rate this season.

Lance Mason, a senior transfer tight end, has also made significant contributions, last catching five passes for 45 yards and one touchdown in their most recent game.

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Betting Insights

The SportsLine model suggests going over the total score, estimating a combined total of 46 points in the game.