Michigan St. Spartans vs Michigan Wolverines Betting Picks & Predictions
Michigan State will face off against Michigan in a highly anticipated Battle for the Paul Bunyan Trophy on Saturday, Oct. 26. Both teams are currently 4-3 this season with a
Game outlook
Michigan State will face off against Michigan in a highly anticipated Battle for the Paul Bunyan Trophy on Saturday, Oct. 26. Both teams are currently 4-3 this season with a 2-2 record in the Big Ten. Michigan State recently ended a three-game losing streak with a win against Iowa, while Michigan is looking to bounce back from back-to-back losses. Kick-off is scheduled for 7:30 P.M. EST, with Michigan opening as the betting favorite at -6.5 and the current line sitting at Michigan -4.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Spartans +151 | Wolverines -180
Spread: Spartans +4 (-110) | Wolverines -4 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 40.25 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Michigan will win straight-up is 64%.
Michigan St. Spartans
Michigan State is currently 4-3 overall and 2-2 in Big Ten Conference play. They recently ended a three-game losing streak with a big home win against Iowa. Quarterback Aidan Chiles had a strong performance in the last game, throwing for 256 yards and leading the team to a victory. Michigan State's defense has been solid, allowing just 283 yards of offense in the last game. Head coach Jonathan Smith is highlighting the upcoming rivalry game as a big challenge for the team. Michigan State has a power ranking of 107 and are ranked 118 in offense, scoring an average of 19.83 points per game. Defensively, they are ranked 45th, allowing an average of 21.00 points per game. The Spartans are 4-3 ATS this season and have been successful on the road, going 3-0 against the spread. The team has had success when playing as single-digit underdogs.