JJ McCarthy's Michigan Wolverines featured in our 2023 National Championship Odds

NCAAF National Championship Prop Bets: Michigan Vs Washington

Just like that the 2023-24 college football season is one game away from coming to a close. The final, and most important, meeting of the year is locked and loaded with the No. 1 Michigan Wolverines seeing the No. 2 Washington Huskies in the National Championship.  

The excitement kicks off on Monday, January 8 at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas. 

We've checked off our betting matchup preview and expert picks, now we've just got the title game prop bets to let you in on!

College Football Game Prop #1 - First Team To Score - Washington

College Football Game Prop #2 - First Score Method - Touchdown

College Football Player Prop #1 - Michael Penix Jr. OVER 0.5 Interceptions

College Football Player Prop #2 - Blake Corum OVER 6.5 Receiving Yards

Our Picks: National Championship Prop Bets

We've sniffed out a couple of game props and player props we think are worth dropping a bit of your cash on. Let's dive in. 

College Football Pick #1: First Team To Score - Washington (EVEN)

The Huskies have hit the scoreboard first in their last five straight outings thanks to the explosive offense that averages 37.9 PPG. While we're aware Michigan's defense is sturdy, I think the Wolverines will be forced to adjust to Washington's passing and rushing versatility. There's scoring options in every direction for Michael Penix, whether it's through the air or on the ground, the Huskies will move the ball down the field efficiently. 

College Football Pick #2: First score method - touchdown (-290)

Alright, I know the profit is very underwhelming but it could be something to toss into a same-game parlay. These two squads have spectacular offenses and you know they're going big or going home in the final game of the season. Plus, Michael Penix Jr.'s arm, which has tossed over 4,600 yards, is not settling for no field goal. 

College Football Pick #3: michael penix jr. OVER 0.5 Interceptions (-220)

Speaking of the senior's arm, he uses it a lot. Penix has attempted over 35 passes in 11 appearances this year. In the Sugar Bowl, he completed an insane 29-of-38 tosses for 430 yards. Though he was spotless against Texas with no interceptions, there's no denying Michigan's stellar defense will put incredible pressure on him. You can't blame the Florida native for his nine interceptions, either. With how often and far he throws the pigskin, he's bound to get picked off eventually. 

College Football Pick #4: blake corum OVER 6.5 Receiving Yards (-115)

Washington will be watching Corum, who has 26 total touchdowns and hit the endzone every meeting this year. He's the top rushing scorer in the nation so Michigan will need to make things interesting if it wants to use him effectively. And we've seen that already during the Rose Bowl when Corum snagged his first receiving touchdown of the season. 


More National Championship Prop Bets:

We’ve laid out our top picks above, but here are the rest of the prop bets for the national championship game this year for you to bet on:

Anytime Touchdown Props

PlayerOdds
Blake Corum-305
Dillon Johnson-152
Rome OdunzeEVEN
Donovan Edwards+120
Roman Wilson+120
Tybo Rogers+120
Colston Loveland+140
Ja'Lynn Polk+150
Jalen McMillan+150
Cornelius Johnson+200
JJ McCarthy+240
Will Nixon+260
Jack Westover+300
Michael Penix Jr. +350
AJ Barner+400
Germie Bernard+450

National Championship Game Score Props

Highest-Scoring Half

SportsbookOdds
First Half-121
Second Half-1-6
Both Halves The Same+2200

Winning Margin

OutcomeOdds
Washington by 1-6 Points+425
Washington by 7-12 Points+750
Washington by 13-18 Points+1200
Washington by 19-24 Points+2000
Washington by 25-30+ Points+3500
Michigan by 1-6 Points+350
Michigan by 7-12 Points+475
Michigan by 13-18 Points+650
Michigan by 19-24 Points+900
Michigan by 25-30 Points+1400

Odds as of January 5

First Score Method

OutcomeOdds
Touchdown-290
Field Goal+200
Any Other+4000

Odds as of January 5

Odd/Even Total Points

OutcomeOdds
Even-115
Odd-115

Odds as of January 5

Total Points Range

OutcomeOdds
Between 0-20 Points+6000
Between 21-30 Points+2000
Between 31-40 Points+750
Between 41-50 Points+350
Between 51-60 Points+230
Between 61-70 Points+330
71 or More Points+315

Odds as of January 5

Race To 10 Points

SportsbookOdds
Washington+115
Michigan-162
Neither+10000

Odds as of January 5

NCAAF Title Game: Game Props

The First Score Of The Game - Exact Outcome

OutcomeOdds
Washington Touchdown+185
Michigan Touchdown+135
Washington Field Goal+500
Michigan Field Goal+475
Washington Any Other Score+5000
Michigan Any Other Score+5000

Odds as of January 5

Will The Game Go To Overtime?

OutcomeOdds
Yes+950
No-3300

Odds as of January 5


What Are National Championship Prop Bets?

National championship prop bets are bets that have no direct impact on the outcome of the CFP title game, but are wagers on specific events or outcomes within the game.

Prop bets are “proposition” wagers, and these bets are often for entertainment purposes. However, when it comes to national championship props, there’s an opportunity to bet on specific players or aspects of the game to make some profit.

CFP championship prop bets can range from player props, weird bets like the winner of the coin toss, or even more niche bets on the outcome of specific drives or plays.

NCAAF national championship game prop bets could be something like:

  • Who will score first in the national championship?
  • Will Player X score a touchdown?
  • Will Georgia or Alabama be winning at halftime?
  • How many yards will Alabama throw for?
Odds as of January 5

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