For the first time in years, this inter-state matchup is not looking one-sided on paper. That’s because the Wolverines, led by head coach Jim Harbaugh, have been playing some lights out football as of late and are being taken seriously as a contender in college football circles.
Fresh off a 38-0 pummeling of Northwestern, Michigan has now shut out opponents in three-straight games while amassing an amazing 97 points during that span. The Wolverines are a very respectable 4-2 ATS on the year as a result.
On the flip side for NCAAF bettors, however, is the Spartans. Michigan State has won six-straight games straight up but have been miserable when it comes to covering the spread, recording an ugly 0-6 ATS record so far.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Sportsbooks such as Sportsbook had the Michigan Wolverines pegged as -7-point favorites in this matchup with the total at 42.
A 29-19 result in favor of the Wolverines is the prediction by the Odds Shark handicapping pick engine. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NCAAF matchups here.
Michigan State Spartans vs Michigan Wolverines Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
Supporters of the Michigan State Spartans have seen them go 6-0 and 0-6 ATS so far this season, while the Michigan Wolverines are at 5-1 and 4-2 ATS. In totals betting, the Wolverines are 1-5, while the Spartans are 2-4. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Michigan vs Michigan State injuries news.
The game pits the Michigan Wolverines, currently No. 7 in our Odds Shark NCAA Football Power Rankings, against the Michigan State Spartans, who rate No. 14 in the latest survey.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Michigan's No. 67-ranked offense, averaging 29.5 PPG, against a Michigan State defense that ranks No. 43 this week at 21.33 PPG. The Michigan aerial game is averaging 189.17 yards per game, less than the Michigan State Spartans secondary allows through the air, 242 YPG per game.
Defensively, the Michigan State Spartans feature the league's No. 10-rated road run defense, allowing 79.5 yards per game. Michigan, meanwhile, ranks No. 31 in rushing offense at home.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
In their last game, Michigan State's aerial attack generated 357 yards and the Spartans came away with a 31-24 victory over Rutgers at High Point Solutions Stadium.
MichiganÆs defense was dominant last game, shutting out Northwestern 38-0 in Week 6 action at Michigan Stadium on Saturday.
Next Betting Matchups
Michigan State home to Indiana, Saturday, October 24th
Michigan at Minnesota, Saturday, October 31st