Michigan State vs Michigan Betting Preview
A Big Ten rivalry is renewed Saturday night when the Michigan State Spartans (3-4, 1-3 in Big Ten) visit the Michigan Wolverines (7-0, 4-0). Michigan State is having an awful season, and this could get ugly for Sparty. Michigan has had some nerve-wracking moments, but they are still unbeaten and look primed to make another run to the playoffs. WynnBet Michigan Sportsbook has the opening line at Michigan -22.5 and the over at 54.5 points scored.This game will air live on ABC.
Through seven games, Michigan State is scoring 27.3 points per game and are gaining 349.0 yards per game, 242.9 through the air and 106.1 on the ground. Defensively, the Spartans are averaging 27.1 points against, and 422.3 yards allowed, 269.0 passing and 153.3 rushing.
After seven games, Michigan is scoring 42.7 points per game and are gaining 473.6 yards per game, 231.9 through the air and 241.7 on the ground. Defensively, the Wolverines are averaging just 12.1 points against, and 250.0 yards allowed, 164.1 passing and 85.9 rushing.
Michigan State vs Michigan Prediction
Last time out, Michigan State hosted Wisconsin and they earned a 34-28 win in double overtime. This was a back-and-forth game all night as there were five lead changes and five ties throughout. Wisconsin scored with just over two minutes left to send the game to overtime, but MSU stopped them on the first possession of the second OT and scored to the win. Payton Thorne went 21/28 for 265 yards, two touchdowns, and zero interceptions on the night. Jaylen Reed threw one touchdown and hauled in one touchdown reception in the win. Defensively, Michigan State allowed 283 total yards and forced two Wisconsin turnovers, one interception and one recovered fumble.
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The Wolverines hosted Penn State and easily walked away with a 41-17 win. Michigan dominated the first half but were only up 16-14 at the break. Penn State took an early third quarter lead, but Michigan scored the final 25 points to get the comfortable win. J.J. McCarthy went 17-24 for 145 yards, zero touchdowns, and one interception on the day. Donovan Edwards and Blake Corum combined for 339 yards on 44 yards, a 7.7 average, and four touchdowns in the win. Defensively, Michigan allowed 268 total yards and did not force any Penn State turnovers.
Series History: Michigan State has won two consecutive meetings, but Michigan still holds a 71-38-5 rivalry advantage.
Pick: Michigan wins, but the Spartans keep this rivalry game within three touchdowns. Check out our daily free college football picks.
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Team Stats
Passing
Offense/Defense
MST | Passing | MICH |
---|---|---|
18.4 | CMP | 15.3 |
31.6 | ATT | 27.7 |
58.3 | CMP% | 55.2 |
199.8 | Y/G | 157 |
6.3 | Y/A | 5.7 |
1.2 | TD/G | 0.5 |
Defense/Offense
MST | Passing | MICH |
---|---|---|
18.8 | CMP | 17.3 |
30.5 | ATT | 24.1 |
61.7 | CMP% | 72 |
237.8 | Y/G | 213.7 |
7.8 | Y/A | 8.9 |
2 | TD/G | 1.6 |
Rushing
Offense/Defense
MST | Rushing | MICH |
---|---|---|
30.8 | ATT | 30.0 |
89.5 | Y/G | 90.0 |
2.9 | Y/A | 3.0 |
0.6 | TD/G | 0.6 |
Defense/Offense
MST | Rushing | MICH |
---|---|---|
36.7 | ATT | 37.5 |
151.0 | Y/G | 169.1 |
4.1 | Y/A | 4.5 |
1.2 | TD/G | 2.7 |
Special Teams
MST | Special Teams | MICH |
---|---|---|
5.8 | Punts-GM | 3.5 |
45.5 | Punt Avg | 44.3 |
1.4 | Kick Ret GM | 1.1 |
17.8 | Kick Ret Avg | 14.8 |
1.1 | Punt Ret GM | 2.1 |
6.8 | Punt Ret Avg | 10.1 |
Betting Trends
MST | Betting Trends | MICH |
---|---|---|
OVERALL | OVERALL | |
1-2-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 3-0-0 |
1-2-0 | ATS W/L/P | 2-1-0 |
22.33 | Avg Score | 33 |
34.67 | Avg Opp Score | 13.67 |
AWAY | HOME | |
0-3-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 3-0-0 |
0-3-0 | ATS W/L/P | 2-1-0 |
16 | Avg Score | 44.67 |
40.67 | Avg Opp Score | 14.67 |
MST | Betting Trends | MICH |
---|---|---|
OVERALL | OVERALL | |
1-4-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 5-0-0 |
1-4-0 | ATS W/L/P | 3-2-0 |
20.4 | Avg Score | 38.4 |
35.4 | Avg Opp Score | 13.6 |
AWAY | HOME | |
1-4-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 5-0-0 |
1-4-0 | ATS W/L/P | 3-2-0 |
19.4 | Avg Score | 48.2 |
35.4 | Avg Opp Score | 12.2 |
MST | Betting Trends | MICH |
---|---|---|
OVERALL | OVERALL | |
5-5-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 9-1-0 |
5-5-0 | ATS W/L/P | 6-4-0 |
25.7 | Avg Score | 39.4 |
29.4 | Avg Opp Score | 14.9 |
AWAY | HOME | |
4-6-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 9-1-0 |
4-6-0 | ATS W/L/P | 6-4-0 |
23.5 | Avg Score | 37.6 |
31.6 | Avg Opp Score | 14.9 |
Head to Head
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Michigan State vs Michigan Betting Stats
Spartans
- Michigan State is 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games.
- Michigan State is 1-4 SU in their last 5 games.
- Michigan State is 12-2 ATS in their last 14 games against Michigan.
- Michigan State is 10-4 SU in their last 14 games against Michigan.
- The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Michigan State’s last 7 games on the road.
- Michigan State is 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games when playing on the road against Michigan.
- Michigan State is 2-4 ATS in their last 6 games against an opponent in the Big Ten conference.
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of Michigan State’s last 6 games against an opponent in the East Division.
- Michigan State is 6-2 SU in their last 8 games played in October.
Wolverines
- Michigan is 12-5 ATS in their last 17 games.
- The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Michigan’s last 8 games.
- Michigan is 7-0 SU in their last 7 games.
- Michigan is 12-0 SU in their last 12 games at home.
- Michigan is 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games when playing at home against Michigan State.
- Michigan is 9-0 SU in their last 9 games against an opponent in the Big Ten conference.
- Michigan is 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games against an opponent in the East Division.
- The total has gone OVER in 13 of Michigan’s last 19 games played in October.
- The total has gone OVER in 6 of Michigan’s last 7 games played in week 9.