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Michigan State Spartans Take On Washington Huskies in PAC 12 Showdown Saturday Afternoon

Game time: September 16, 2023 at 5:00 PM ET

Venue: Spartan Stadium — East Lansing, MI

Article updated Sep 11, 2:36 AM EDT

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The Michigan State Spartans and the Washington Huskies will face off in Spartan Stadium in an anticipated non-conference matchup Saturday afternoon. Last season, the Huskies

Game outlook

The Michigan State Spartans and the Washington Huskies will face off in Spartan Stadium in an anticipated non-conference matchup Saturday afternoon. Last season, the Huskies won the previous matchup by 11 points and are favored this season, opening at -16. The Huskies are off to a quick start this year, while the Spartans remain undefeated despite trying to navigate off the field issues. Fans will not want to miss this highly-anticipated Big Ten matchup.

Game Info

When: Saturday, 9/16/2023 @ 5:00pm EST

Where: Spartan Stadium Stadium Huskies vs Spartans Betting Odds Moneyline: Huskies -770 | Spartans +550

Spread: Huskies -16 (-110) | Spartans +16 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 55.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Washington will win straight-up is 89%.

Washington Huskies

• Washington had an impressive turnaround last season, winning nine games in a row including a road win at Oregon and a bowl victory against Texas • This season the Huskies have started strong, with wins against Boise State and Tulsa showcasing the explosive offence • The defense has surprised onlookers this season, and Washington has one of the most experienced rosters in the country • With five players already ruled out due to injury, it will be difficult for them to find success on the road • The offense is ranked 13th in the country with an average of 56 points per game, whilst the defense is ranked 66th allowing an average of 19 points per game • The passing game is ranked first in the nation in yards per game, and Michael Penix Jr. has 8 touchdowns in two games • The run defense is considered the weakest part of the defense, ranked 105th in yards per rush allowed • Kamren Fabiculanan has two interceptions across two games and should keep the Spartans at bay

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Michigan St. Spartans Analysis

-Michigan State has a 2-0 start, but concerns around the former head coach Mel Tucker have contributed to its difficulties. -Michigan State lost some quality pieces in the transfer portal, making the upcoming game a more accurate reflection of what is to come. -Michigan State currently have 11 questionable players, with backup running back Jalen Berger a notable name. -Michigan State have an impressive fifth-ranked defense in the country in terms of yards, but a light schedule is partly to thank. -Michigan State has the #66-ranked offense (scoring an average of 31.00 points per game) and #20-ranked defense (giving up an average of 7.00 points per game). -Washington is 0-2 against Michigan State in their last 3 matchups.

Washington Huskies Ready to Take on Struggling Michigan State Spartans in PAC 12 Showdown

The Huskies look to be highly competitive in the PAC 12 this season and have an advantage in most aspects of the game. Off-field issues may impact Michigan State's team and fan morale, weakenedning their home advantage. Washington's strong offensive backfield with star Quarterback Penix Jr and tandem wide receivers will be a difficult challenge for the Spartans. On the defensive end, the Huskies also appear unexpectedly competitive, which may give them the edge in this match.

Written by Simonsays Published on 09/14/2023 Category: NCAAF Picks

About the Author: Sports writer and professional handicapper. You will find that I don't release a lot of plays, but the ones he does release win at an extremely high rate, which only a handful of experts can match.

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SportsJaw Huskies vs Spartans archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Huskies vs Spartans matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Washington Huskies-850 → -720Moved
  • Moneyline · Michigan St. Spartans+573 → +518Moved
  • Spread · Washington Huskies-16 (-110) → -15 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · Michigan St. Spartans+16 (-110) → +15 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over58 (-110) → 57 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under58 (-110) → 57 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Washington Huskies
2-0 matchup record · 5-5-0 ATS · 5-5-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Michigan St. Spartans
1-0 matchup record · 3-5-2 ATS · 4-6-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2023-09-11T06:36:07.972Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

• Washington had an impressive turnaround last season, winning nine games in a row including a road win at Oregon and a bowl victory against Texas • This season the Huskies have started strong, with wins against Boise State and Tulsa showcasing the explosive offence • The defense has surprised onlookers this season, and Washington has one of the most experienced rosters in the country • With five players already ruled out due to injury, it will be difficult for them to find success on the road • The offense is ranked 13th in the country with an average of 56 points per game, whilst the defense is ranked 66th allowing an average of 19 points per game • The passing game is ranked first in the nation in yards per game, and Michael Penix Jr. has 8 touchdowns in two games • The run defense is considered the weakest part of the defense, ranked 105th in yards per rush allowed • Kamren Fabiculanan has two interceptions across two games and should keep the Spartans at bay

-Michigan State has a 2-0 start, but concerns around the former head coach Mel Tucker have contributed to its difficulties. -Michigan State lost some quality pieces in the transfer portal, making the upcoming game a more accurate reflection of what is to come. -Michigan State currently have 11 questionable players, with backup running back Jalen Berger a notable name. -Michigan State have an impressive fifth-ranked defense in the country in terms of yards, but a light schedule is partly to thank. -Michigan State has the #66-ranked offense (scoring an average of 31.00 points per game) and #20-ranked defense (giving up an average of 7.00 points per game). -Washington is 0-2 against Michigan State in their last 3 matchups.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2022-09-17Michigan St. Spartans 28 · Washington Huskies 39
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Washington Huskies defeated Michigan St. Spartans 41-7

Washington Huskies defeated Michigan St. Spartans 41-7 on September 16, 2023, a 34-point decision in the series. Washington Huskies' strongest period was the 2nd quarter, when it outscored its opponent 21-0. Against SportsJaw's recorded Washington Huskies -15 (-110) spread, Washington Huskies covered, while the 48 combined points finished under the recorded total of 57.

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Tipster picks

  • TgodfreySpread · Washington Huskies +16 (-110)Win
  • RcSpread · Washington Huskies -16 (-110)Win
  • DrfeelgoodSpread · Washington Huskies -16 (-110)Win
  • CoversSpread · Michigan St. Spartans +16 (-110)Loss
  • CoolioSpread · Michigan St. Spartans +16.5 (-110)Loss
  • CoolioTotal · Over 56 (-110)Loss
  • OddssharkSpread · Michigan St. Spartans +16.5 (-110)Loss
  • OddssharkTotal · Over 56 (-110)Loss