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Michigan and Michigan State had contrasting emotions after the first week of Big Ten Football.
After an impressive road win, the Wolverines are experiencing a great sense of accomplishment, whereas the Spartans are facing a deep low following their loss at home to Rutgers.
This Saturday at noon ET (Fox), the annual rivalry game between the Wolverines and the Spartans will take place at Michigan Stadium. Will the Wolverines overpower the Spartans?
Oddsmakers expect a blowout in Ann Arbor
Following the performances from last weekend, oddsmakers anticipate a continuation of similar outcomes on Saturday.
As of 10 a.m. ET on October 29th, oddsmakers have established Michigan as the clear frontrunner, with the Wolverines being favored by a significant margin of 24.5 to 25.5 points.
Michigan State at Michigan Week 9 odds | BetMGM | DraftKings | FanDuel | PointsBet | William Hill |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Point spread (-110 juice unless noted) |
MSU +24.5 U-M -24.5 |
MSU +24.5 U-M -24.5 |
MSU +24.5 U-M -24.5 |
MSU +24.5 U-M -24.5 |
MSU +24.5 U-M -24.5 |
Moneyline | MSU +950 U-M -2000 |
MSU +1300 U-M -5000 |
MSU +1200 U-M -3500 |
MSU +1150 U-M -2151 |
MSU +1200 U-M -2400 |
Total points (-110 juice unless noted) |
O 51.5 U 51.5 |
O 52 U 52 |
O 51.5 -112 U 51.5 -108 |
O 52 U 52 |
O 52 U 52 |
The moneylines for this game are extremely lopsided. Michigan holds minimal value in this aspect, with odds ranging from -2400 to -10000 depending on the sportsbook.
MSU’s moneyline odds range from +1150 to +1600, offering potential big paydays for Michigan sports betting enthusiasts seeking high returns.
Across the board, the number for the over/under is 54.5 points, with slight variation in the juice depending on the oddsmakers.
Michigan has regained control of the rivalry
Michigan has placed significance on securing bragging rights in this rivalry.
From 2008 to 2015, the Wolverines suffered defeat in seven out of eight encounters against their rival “Little Brother.” However, Michigan has managed to turn the tables in recent years, emerging victorious in three out of the last four matches, including the last two against the Spartans.
In the past couple of years, Michigan has achieved victory with a considerable margin, even securing a convincing 44-10 win in Ann Arbor last year.
Michigan State has only managed to win 36 games against Michigan, while Michigan boasts an impressive advantage with 71 wins in their all-time matchups.
In addition to securing the wins, Michigan has also managed to surpass the predicted point difference in both of their victories against MSU. These successful covers put an end to Michigan State’s streak of covering the spread in 8 consecutive games against the Wolverines.
As of now, the majority of public bettors are showing their confidence in the Wolverines, with Michigan receiving 61% of the wagers.
Wolverines run over Minnesota
After a 49-24 victory against Minnesota last Saturday, Michigan soared in the latest AP rankings, securing the 13th position.
Despite missing important special teams players and several offensive linemen, the Gophers were unable to diminish Michigan’s impressive performance.
In the victory, the Wolverines accumulated a total of 478 yards on offense, out of which 256 yards were gained through rushing.
In his inaugural start as quarterback, Joe Milton dazzled on the field. Milton’s passing game was on fire, as he completed 15 out of 22 attempts for 225 yards and secured a touchdown. Additionally, he showcased his agility by rushing for an impressive 52 yards on eight carries.
The Michigan offensive line displayed dominance against Minnesota, enabling Hassan Haskins and Zach Charbonnet to collectively amass 152 rushing yards and three touchdowns on a mere 10 carries.
U-M capitalized on Minnesota’s vulnerable offensive line, collecting five sacks and eight tackles for loss in a defensive effort. Kwity Paye spearheaded the charge with two sacks and four tackles.
Minnesota was held to an average of 3.1 yards per rushing attempt by Michigan.
Turnovers plague MSU in loss to Rutgers
Saturday marked a disastrous coaching debut for Mel Tucker, as things couldn’t have gone much worse.
In a disappointing turn of events, the Spartans committed a total of seven turnovers and fell victim to Rutgers, who managed to end their 21-game losing streak in the Big Ten. The Scarlet Knights emerged victorious, triumphing over MSU with a final score of 38-27.
The Spartans fell behind 14-0 in the first quarter due to a couple of early turnovers and were unable to regain the lead throughout the game. Despite outgaining Rutgers with a total of 369 yards compared to 276, the turnovers proved insurmountable for MSU.
Michigan State, under the guidance of a new head coach, persisted in relying heavily on the run game, but unfortunately, their efforts fell short. The Spartans managed a mere 50 yards on 39 attempts against Rutgers, as the Knights dominated with 12 tackles for loss in their victorious performance.
Despite having a remarkable freshman season, Elijah Collins only managed to accumulate three yards from nine rushing attempts. In contrast, Jordon Simmons took charge of the rushing attack and gained 43 yards from 14 carries.
Rocky Lombardi, the quarterback, completed 31 out of 43 passes for a total of 319 yards. Alongside his impressive performance, Lombardi managed to secure three touchdowns, but unfortunately also had two interceptions.
Although Jayden Reed had an impressive performance on offense, being the standout player with 11 receptions for 128 yards and two touchdowns, he did have two fumbles.
Although surrendering 38 points to Rutgers is far from ideal, MSU’s defense found themselves in numerous challenging situations throughout the game. Notwithstanding, Antjuan Simmons displayed commendable performance for the team’s defense, recording 11 tackles, including three tackles for loss.
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