Opening line: Michigan football a big favorite vs. Northwestern, seeking bowl eligibility

The Wolverines' are favored by double digits in their final home game of the 2024 season...

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Needed one more win to reach bowl eligibility, Michigan enters its final home game expected to earn its sixth win of the 2024 season.

The Wolverines (5-4, 3-3 Big Ten) have opened as a 14-point favorite over Northwestern (4-6, 2-5) in opening lines released by Circa Sports on Sunday.

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Week 13 Opening Lines

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Michigan has struggled against the spread throughout the season, with a 3-7 record overall and a 1-5 mark as a favorite in 2024. The only game in which the Wolverines covered as a point spread favorite was in Week 9 against Michigan State (favored by 3, won by 7). Northwestern, likewise, has not fared much better against the spread with a 4-6 mark this year. The Wildcats have gone 3-5 against the spread as an underdog, with two outright victories (Maryland, Purdue).

Michigan will celebrate 'Senior Day' against Northwestern on Saturday at the Big House, with kickoff scheduled for 3:30 p.m. and FS1 carrying the televised broadcast. The Wolverines will wrap their regular season the following week at Ohio State.

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