Washington vs Michigan Prediction 10/18/2025 Today’s College Football Picks

The Washington Huskies and the Michigan Wolverines meet in week 8 college football action from Michigan Stadium on Saturday. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Washington Huskies vs. Michigan Wolverines prediction.

Washington Huskies Recap

The Washington Huskies come into this game looking to build on a 38-19 win over Rutgers in their last game to improve to 5-1 this season. After this game, Washington will head home for a game against Illinois.

Huskies Win Back-To-Back Games

Demond Williams Jr. has thrown for 1,628 yards, 10 touchdowns and an interception on 74.1% passing while also rushing for 382 yards and 4 touchdowns. Jonah Coleman leads the Huskies with 518 rushing yards and 11 touchdowns while Adam Mohammed has 173 rushing yards and a pair of touchdowns. Denzel Boston leads the Huskies with 30 catches for 444 receiving yards and 6 touchdowns while Dezmen Roebuck has 331 receiving yards and 2 TDs. The aforementioned Coleman has 243 receiving yards with a touchdown while three more Washington pass-catches have 100+ receiving yards as well on the year. On defense, Alex McLaughlin has a team-high 42 total tackles including 29 solo tackles and a pair of interceptions while Makell Esteen has 2 INTs as well. Jacob Lane has a team-high 2.5 sacks while Washington’s defense as a whole has combined for 12 sacks and 6 interceptions so far this season. 

Michigan Wolverines Recap

The Michigan Wolverines come into this game looking to rebound from their 31-13 loss at the hands of USC last time out to sit at 4-2 this season. After this game, Michigan will head on the road for a game against Michigan State.

Wolverines Have Three-Game Win Streak Snapped

Bryce Underwood has thrown for 1,210 yards, 5 touchdowns and 2 interceptions on 59.7% passing while Justice Haynes has a team-high 705 rushing yards and 8 touchdowns this season. Jordan Marshall has 301 rushing yards and 3 touchdowns while Donaven McCulley has a team-high 22 catches for 348 yards and 2 touchdowns. Andrew Marsh has added 248 receiving yards and a touchdown while three more Wolverines have combined for 100+ receiving yards as well this season. On defense, Ernest Hausmann has a team-high 40 total tackles while Cole Sullivan has a pair of interceptions and a pair of sacks. Jaishawn Barham has a team-high 3 sacks while Derrick Moore has 2.5 sacks as well this season. As a unit, Michigan’s defense has combined for 15 sacks and 8 interceptions so far this season.

Washington Huskies @ Michigan Wolverines Betting Trends: Week 8

Why the Michigan Wolverines will win

• Michigan has won each of its last 27 games against non-AP-ranked teams at Michigan Stadium.
• Washington has lost five of its last six road games against conference opponents.
• Washington has failed to cover the spread in each of its last six road games against conference opponents.
• Michigan has covered the spread in five of its last six home games in October.
• Michigan has won the first half in 18 of its last 19 games against conference opponents at Michigan Stadium.

Why the Washington Huskies will win

• Washington has won seven of its last eight games against non-AP-ranked teams.
• Michigan has failed to cover the spread in four of its last five games in October.
• Washington has covered the spread in three of its last four games against non-AP-ranked teams.

Total Points Facts

• Seven of Michigan’s last eight games at Michigan Stadium have gone OVER the total points line.
• Five of Washington’s last six October games as a road underdog have gone UNDER the total points line.

Michigan Wolverines Player Prop Facts

• Heading into Week 8, Justice Haynes leads the Big Ten Conference for rushing yards (705) this season.

Washington Huskies Player Prop Facts

• Heading into Week 8, Jonah Coleman ranks 1st amongst FBS players for touchdowns (12) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

• Michigan ranks 135th among FBS teams for 4th down conversion percentage this season (14.3).
• Michigan ranks T12th among FBS teams for interceptions this season (8).
• Washington ranks 1st among FBS teams for Q4 opponent points per game this season (1.7).
• Washington has overturned the largest 3rd quarter deficit to win a game this season – 17 points vs Maryland.

Washington Huskies vs. Michigan Wolverines Prediction

I’m on Michigan here. Washington has just had trouble taking their talents on the road the last couple of years as they’re not the same team when you take them away from home field and travelling through the time zones hasn’t been a profitable angle for Washington over that time. Michigan struggled slowing down USC, but I think at home, they take care of business against Washington and get the win and cover.