No. 7 Michigan takes on No. 10 Florida at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta in the 2018 Peach Bowl. Kickoff is set for Noon ET. Michigan will be without leading tackler Devin Bush, who is prepping for the NFL Draft, along with defensive lineman Rashan Gary, who had 18 total tackles in the last three games. Florida, meanwhile, has covered two straight games. The line has moved accordingly, with the Wolverines favored by 5.5 in the latest Michigan vs. Florida odds after the spread moved as high as -7.5. The Over-Under, or total number of points Vegas believes will be scored, has ticked up to 51 after opening at 50.5. With so much news coming in, so be sure to check out the top 2018 Peach Bowl predictions and Florida vs. Michigan picks from the advanced computer model at SportsLine before locking in your selections.
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The model knows that as both teams set their sights on Peach Bowl 2018, one big advantage for Michigan will be its stout defense. Despite giving up 62 points in the regular-season finale against Ohio State, Michigan still only allowed an average of 17.5. That ranked 12th nationally, and the NFL potential the Wolverines feature throughout their lineup should be on full display at the Peach Bowl 2018.
Even with Gary and Bush choosing to sit out, the Wolverines still have plenty of firepower, including defensive backs Tyree Kinnel, who led the team with 68 tackles, and Josh Metellus, who had five pass deflections and three picks.
But just because Michigan boasts a dominant defense doesn't mean it'll be able to cover the Peach Bowl spread against the Gators.
Despite being 7.5-point underdogs, one way that the Gators will look to level the playing field is with an offense that was able to produce quality drives consistently down the stretch. After averaging just over 380 yards per game in their first nine contests, the Florida offense averaged over 550 during a three-game winning streak to close out the regular season on a high note. That included an average of nearly 30 first downs per game.
If Florida can continue stringing long drives together, it could tax Michigan's strong defense. After all, the Wolverines gave up 62 points their last time out against Ohio State.
Michigan will also be without star running back Karan Higdon, who is sitting out to prepare for his pro career. He topped 100 yards rushing eight times this season and hit pay dirt 10 times. His absence will be a major blow to Michigan's ability to sustain drives.
So who wins Michigan vs. Florida? And which side of the spread hits in well over 50 percent of simulations? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the 2018 Peach Bowl spread you need to jump on, all from the model that has returned more than $4,000 in profit for $100 bettors, and find out.
