Final odds and predictions for Michigan vs. Purdue, plus another O-line injury

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It's game day for the Michigan football program as the Wolverines aim for their seventh win of the season against the Purdue Boilermakers.

Purdue is 2-5. They still haven't won a Big Ten game yet this season. Michigan, on the other hand, is 4-1 in the Big Ten and essentially controls its own destiny for the Big Ten championship game.

Win out and the Wolverines should be in that game, as well as the College Football Playoff. That means there is no margin for error, though, which includes on Saturday.

Here's a look at the final odds, the injury report, and some predictions ahead of Michigan vs. Purdue.

Michigan vs. Purdue odds

The Wolverines are a 21-point favorite. The over/under is 48.5 and the moneyline for Michigan is -1800. For Purdue, the moneyline is +1000.

Michigan vs. Purdue predictions

Everyone over at The Wolverine.com picked Michigan football to win by at least 18 points. I have the Wolverines winning the game by 24. The crew over at Maize and Brew is unanimous in Michigan football winning, and frankly, I haven't seen anyone predict the Boilermakers.

Michigan football O-line injury

Injuries are one major concern for Michigan football in this game. The Wolverines are expected to be without star running back Justice Haynes, as well as two starting linebackers, Cole Sullivan and Jimmy Rolder.

We'll have to see what the injury report released by Michigan says. There have been a few surprises this season, and Chris Balas of The Wolverine reports that we should expect another one on the offensive line.

Hopefully, it's not at offensive tackle. I don't want to see any of the redshirt freshmen missing any time, but Balas didn't offer any clues. Michigan's O-line depth has been a strength this season. We'll see if it holds up again on Saturday night.

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