Michigan vs Texas Prediction, Odds & Best Prop Bets โ€“ Alamo Bowl

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  • Texas is a -7 point favorite vs. Michigan
  • Michigan vs. Texas Total (Over/Under): 48.5 points
  • Alamo Bowl TV Channel: ABC

Michigan (9-3) visit Camping World Stadium to take on Texas (9-3) on Dec. 31 in Orlando, FL. Kickoff is scheduled for 3:00pm EST.

Texas is a betting favorite in the Alamo Bowl, with the spread sitting at -7 (-115).

The Michigan vs. Texas Over/Under is 48.5 total points.

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Michigan vs. Texas Odds, Spread, Over/Under:

Michigan vs Texas Prediction:

The winning team model predicts Texas will win this game with 71.3% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive & defensive matchups and recent game results.

This winning team prediction factors in up-to-date player injuries for both Michigan and Texas, key player performances this season and recent team trends.

Michigan vs Texas Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Michigan will cover the spread with 55.9% confidence.

This prediction against the spread factors in ATS performances for both teams, opening and current betting lines plus public and sharp money already wagered on this matchup.


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  • Michigan has hit the Moneyline in 9 of their last 12 games (+10.90 Units / 12% ROI)
  • Michigan has hit the 1Q Moneyline in 8 of their last 13 games (+8.50 Units / 17% ROI)
  • Michigan has hit the 1H Moneyline in 8 of their last 13 games (+8.20 Units / 8% ROI)
  • Michigan has hit the Team Total Under in 6 of their last 8 games (+3.85 Units / 43% ROI)
  • Michigan has hit the Game Total Over in 4 of their last 5 away games (+2.90 Units / 53% ROI)
  • Texas has hit the Moneyline in 4 of their last 5 games at home (+3.15 Units / 38% ROI)
  • Texas has hit the Team Total Over in 4 of their last 5 games at home (+2.85 Units / 50% ROI)
  • Texas has hit the 1Q Moneyline in 5 of their last 8 games at home (+2.70 Units / 3% ROI)
  • Texas has hit the Game Total Under in 5 of their last 8 games at home (+1.70 Units / 19% ROI)
  • Texas have covered the 1Q Spread in 5 of their last 8 games at home (+1.45 Units / 15% ROI)

Michigan Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Michigan is 4-8 against the spread this college football season (-4.8 Units / -36.36% ROI).

  • Michigan is 8-3 when betting on the Moneyline for +5 Units / 5.46% ROI
  • Michigan is 6-6 when betting the Over for -0.6 Units / -4.55% ROI
  • Michigan is 6-6 when betting the Under for -0.6 Units / -4.55% ROI

Texas Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Texas iss 4-8 against the spread this college football season (-4.8 Units / -36.36% ROI).

  • Texas is 6-3 when betting on the Moneyline for +2.1 Units / 10.99% ROI
  • Texas is 5-7 when betting the Over for -2.7 Units / -20.45% ROI
  • Texas is 7-5 when betting the Under for +1.5 Units / 11.36% ROI

Michigan: Keys to the Game vs. Texas

Michigan is 8-1 (.889) when allowing less than 50% of third down conversion opportunities this season– T-12th-best in FBS; Average: .611

Michigan was 1-4 (.200) when their opponent rushed more than 30 times last season– T-10th-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .481

Michigan was 6-2 (.750) when converting 55% or more of its red zone chances into touchdowns last season– T-31st-best in FBS; Average: .624

Michigan was 1-5 (.167) when allowing 10 or more rushes of four or more yards last season– T-9th-worst in FBS; Average: .479

Texas: Keys to the Game vs. Michigan

Michigan has allowed passes of 20+ yards on 10 of 50 attempts (20%) on 3rd and long this season– T-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: 9%

Michigan opponents averaged 51.6 Passing Attempts per TD (413 Pass Attempts/8 Passing TDs) in the 2023 season– best among Power Conference Teams; Average: 21.2

Michigan opponents averaged 51.6 Passing Attempts per TD (413 Pass Attempts/8 Passing TDs) in the 2023 season– best in FBS; Average: 20.1

Michigan has allowed passes of 20+ yards on 10 of 50 attempts (20%) on 3rd and long this season– T-worst in FBS; Average: 9%

Michigan tackled opponents for a loss on just 2 of 33 rushing attempts (6% TFL%) on 3rd and short last season– T-32nd-worst in FBS; Average: 10%.

Matchup Notes for Michigan vs. Texas

Michigan has allowed passes of 20+ yards on 10 of 50 attempts (20%) on 3rd and long this season– T-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: 9%

Michigan opponents averaged 51.6 Passing Attempts per TD (413 Pass Attempts/8 Passing TDs) in the 2023 season– best among Power Conference Teams; Average: 21.2

Michigan opponents averaged 51.6 Passing Attempts per TD (413 Pass Attempts/8 Passing TDs) in the 2023 season– best in FBS; Average: 20.1

Michigan has allowed passes of 20+ yards on 10 of 50 attempts (20%) on 3rd and long this season– T-worst in FBS; Average: 9%

Michigan tackled opponents for a loss on just 2 of 33 rushing attempts (6% TFL%) on 3rd and short last season– T-32nd-worst in FBS; Average: 10%.

Michigan is 8-1 (.889) when allowing less than 50% of third down conversion opportunities this season– T-12th-best in FBS; Average: .611

Michigan was 1-4 (.200) when their opponent rushed more than 30 times last season– T-10th-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .481

Michigan was 6-2 (.750) when converting 55% or more of its red zone chances into touchdowns last season– T-31st-best in FBS; Average: .624

Michigan was 1-5 (.167) when allowing 10 or more rushes of four or more yards last season– T-9th-worst in FBS; Average: .479

Michigan Offensive Stats & Trends

Michigan is 8-1 (.889) when allowing less than 50% of third down conversion opportunities this season– T-12th-best in FBS; Average: .611

Michigan was 1-4 (.200) when their opponent rushed more than 30 times last season– T-10th-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .481

Michigan was 6-2 (.750) when converting 55% or more of its red zone chances into touchdowns last season– T-31st-best in FBS; Average: .624

Michigan was 1-5 (.167) when allowing 10 or more rushes of four or more yards last season– T-9th-worst in FBS; Average: .479

Texas Offensive Stats & Trends

Michigan has allowed passes of 20+ yards on 10 of 50 attempts (20%) on 3rd and long this season– T-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: 9%

Michigan opponents averaged 51.6 Passing Attempts per TD (413 Pass Attempts/8 Passing TDs) in the 2023 season– best among Power Conference Teams; Average: 21.2

Michigan opponents averaged 51.6 Passing Attempts per TD (413 Pass Attempts/8 Passing TDs) in the 2023 season– best in FBS; Average: 20.1

Michigan has allowed passes of 20+ yards on 10 of 50 attempts (20%) on 3rd and long this season– T-worst in FBS; Average: 9%

Michigan tackled opponents for a loss on just 2 of 33 rushing attempts (6% TFL%) on 3rd and short last season– T-32nd-worst in FBS; Average: 10%.

Michigan Defensive Stats & Trends

Michigan is 8-1 (.889) when allowing less than 50% of third down conversion opportunities this season– T-12th-best in FBS; Average: .611

Michigan was 1-4 (.200) when their opponent rushed more than 30 times last season– T-10th-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .481

Michigan was 6-2 (.750) when converting 55% or more of its red zone chances into touchdowns last season– T-31st-best in FBS; Average: .624

Michigan was 1-5 (.167) when allowing 10 or more rushes of four or more yards last season– T-9th-worst in FBS; Average: .479

Texas Defensive Stats & Trends

Michigan has allowed passes of 20+ yards on 10 of 50 attempts (20%) on 3rd and long this season– T-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: 9%

Michigan opponents averaged 51.6 Passing Attempts per TD (413 Pass Attempts/8 Passing TDs) in the 2023 season– best among Power Conference Teams; Average: 21.2

Michigan opponents averaged 51.6 Passing Attempts per TD (413 Pass Attempts/8 Passing TDs) in the 2023 season– best in FBS; Average: 20.1

Michigan has allowed passes of 20+ yards on 10 of 50 attempts (20%) on 3rd and long this season– T-worst in FBS; Average: 9%

Michigan tackled opponents for a loss on just 2 of 33 rushing attempts (6% TFL%) on 3rd and short last season– T-32nd-worst in FBS; Average: 10%.


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