Michigan State Braces for Big Ten Showdown as Spartans Enter With Five Consecutive Losses
The Michigan State Spartans and Minnesota Golden Gophers face off in a Big Ten battle this Saturday. Despite Michigan State's recent lopsided loss to Michigan, Minnesota is
Game outlook
The Michigan State Spartans and Minnesota Golden Gophers face off in a Big Ten battle this Saturday. Despite Michigan State's recent lopsided loss to Michigan, Minnesota is the betting favorite with a line of 7 points. Minnesota beat Michigan State 34-7 in their previous matchup last season and are coming off an impressive road win against Iowa. These two teams will now face off in an exciting game as to see if the Spartans can post an upset.
Game Info
When: Saturday, 10/28/2023 @ 3:30pm EST
Where: Huntington Bank Stadium Stadium Spartans vs Golden Gophers Betting Odds Moneyline: Spartans +230 | Golden Gophers -278
Spread: Spartans +7 (-110) | Golden Gophers -7 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 40 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Minnesota will win straight-up is 74%.
Michigan St. Spartans
After the Spartans' 0-5 Big Ten losing streak, they are seeking their first conference win of the season. Both the QB and RB lineup have seen great performances, with Noah Kim recording 1090 passing yards and Noah Carter rushing over 100 yards on three occasions. The defense has done well at times, currently rated #86 in passing defense and #32 in rushing defense, while the offense overall has scored more than 20 points just once in Big Ten play. Michigan State University are looking for their first Big Ten win of the season after suffering five consecutive losses. QB Noah Kim has been inconsistent, passing for 1090 yards and a 6:6 TD to INT ratio, while freshman QB Katin Houser has offered up 392 passing yards, and RB Noah Carter has earned 565 rushing yards in his four outings. Defensively, the Spartans have held their own, ranking 86th in passing defense but 32nd in rushing defense. Despite an overall offense power ranking of 96, the Spartans have only scored over 20 points once in the Big Ten this season, averaging 18.9 points per game and conceding 27.9 per game. They are 2-5 on the year and 3-3-1 against the spread. Houser keeps it for 6️⃣! 🙌 @katinhouser x @MSU_Football 📺: @BigTenNetwork pic.twitter.com/Zt9GyaF336