Michigan Vs. Washington Player Props: College Football Underdog Picks Vs. Sportsbook Odds

Written By Road to CFB | Published at January 7, 2024
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The biggest event in college football kicks off Monday night. In anticipation of the 2024 CFP National Championship, sportsbooks rolled out dozens of player props to bet on. Below, compare Washington and Michigan props and instantly shop prices from the best sports betting sites. The college football Underdog picks catalog is also robust for the title game. How does Michael Penix Jr.'s passing yards prop compare at Underdog versus sportsbook apps? Is there anything actionable for bettors from discrepancies in the numbers?

Both the Huskies and Wolverines feature star offensive players with enticing player props attached. Before we dive into the numbers below, please note new users can sign up using the Underdog promo code THELINES and receive a deposit match up to $100. Click PLAY NOW to get started.

2024 National Championship Player Props

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Sportsbook Player Prop Bets vs. Underdog Picks

Right off the bat, note that participating in college football Underdog picks contests often gives you worse odds than placing a same game parlay on sportsbook apps. However, their numbers also differ from the market, and for big events like The Natty, Underdog will often offer a no-brainer pick (like a star player to have more than 0.5 yards). The no-brainer picks sway the value back to Underdog versus a sportsbook SGP.

It's up to the individual player whether they believe the difference is worth playing on Underdog vs. at a sportsbook.

Sportsbooks Vs. Underdog: Washington Huskies Player Props

QB Michael Penix Jr.

Currently, Michael Penix Jr.'s best available passing yardage prop at sportsbooks sits at yards. Other books offer as high as 297.5 (-115). If you're looking to play over the total, Underdog lists Penix at 290.5 yards. If the Huskies are to win their first National Championship since 1991, expect Penix to be trusted with a bulk of the offense.

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Washington Huskies Wide Receivers

With the trio of receivers – Rome Odunze (), Jalen McMillan (), and Ja'Lynn Polk () – Underdog appears to be more in-line with the lower numbers hung at sportsbooks. The same strategy goes for players looking to play overs on these players: Underdog may be your best option. Those looking to bet unders may want to navigate to BetMGM Sportsbook.

Sportsbooks Vs. Underdog: Michigan Wolverines Player Props

QB J.J. McCarthy

J.J. McCarthy has a few more props offered at both Underdog and sportsbooks than his adversary. On top of yards () and attempts (), oddsmakers line McCarthy for rushing yardage (). Once again, Underdog lands on the more conservative side of the numbers, offering a more enticing bet to overs. Some books offer higher numbers for McCarthy, making them the more ideal place to bet under.

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RB Blake Corum

Running back Blake Corum saw his rushing yardage prop jump from open. Sportsbooks initially hung 96.5 yards, now up to . Underdog offers his number at 106.5, more in line with the higher numbers at shops like Caesars Sportsbook. Otherwise, his props are on-market at Underdog.

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