For the first time in Jim Harbaugh's tenure, the University of Michigan is expected to be favored in every game this season.

Las Vegas casino The Golden Nugget released its early betting lines for its 100 'Games of the Year' on Thursday and seven of the Wolverines' contests made the list for the 2019 campaign.

Expected to be ranked inside the Top 10 to open the season, Michigan brings back the bulk of its talent offensively including a veteran offensive line and starting quarterback Shea Patterson and likes the personnel reappearing on defense despite several key figures lost to the NFL Draft, including first-round picks Rashan Gary and Devin Bush.

The preseason Big Ten frontrunner alongside Ohio State, Michigan isn't backing down from lofty expectations and the program understands the pressure Harbaugh faces in hopes of ending the skid against the Buckeyes now that Urban Meyer is out of the mix.

It's bound to happen sooner or later and the pros in Vegas believe 2019 could be the start of a momentum shift in the rivalry.

Wolverines special teams coach Chris Partridge said it best earlier this spring: “For me, yeah, I’ve got blood in my mouth. There’s no qualms about it. So, yeah for me the motivation is last year. I don’t wake up a day and not think about it. That’s for sure.

Here are seven notable opening lines from Golden Nugget involving Michigan this season: