Michigan football is getting ready to take on Wisconsin Saturday and the Wolverines are wearing their "big-game blues" for what is expected to be a Maize Out.
Michigan did this the last time the crowd wore Maize. It's actually a pretty cool look, and you have to love the all-blue uniforms. I certainly do.
Michigan is a big favorite and this game doesn't have a big-game feel to it, but it's always important when Michigan and Wisconsin do battle. The same can be said about every Big Ten game and for this Wolverines squad, if it wants to be a playoff contender, there is no margin for error.
The 20th-ranked Wolverines and Wisconsin will kick off at 12:00 EST on Fox. We have all the key info needed here, but we also take a final look at the odds and predictions for the Badgers and Wolverines.
Michigan vs. Wisconsin final odds
The line keeps moving in Michigan's direction. It's now 17.5 points. Michigan is favored to win by that margin, which might have something to do with QB Billy Edwards being ruled out for Wisconsin on Saturday.
Hunter Simmons will start over Danny O'Neil, via Pete Thamel. That doesn't bode well for the Badgers' offense or the over. The over/under is 42.5 points. The moneyline for Michigan football is -850 and +575 for Wisconsin.
Michigan vs. Wisconsin predictions
At this point I don't know that I have seen anyone predicting Wisconsin to win. Maybe there is a random Badgers blog that has a pro-Wisconsin prediction, but I haven't seen it.
The Badgers might be able to keep it close if their run defense is as good as advertised and if they can get pressure on Bryce Underwood. Michigan should win though, and cover the spread, 34-6.