Big Ten Odds: How Do Michigan And MSU Stack Up Against Ohio State?

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The excitement for Big Ten Football is mounting after weeks of avidly following college football games in various regions nationwide.

Michigan sports betting enthusiasts won’t need to be patient for much longer as the Big Ten is set to commence on October 24th.

What should bettors anticipate in the 2020 Big Ten season? Can either Michigan or Michigan State make a championship push?

Oddsmakers sticking with Ohio State

With the Big Ten season drawing near, oddsmakers maintain the belief that Ohio State remains the dominant team to surpass in the conference race.

According to BetMGM Sports, Ohio State is heavily favored at -250 compared to the other Big Ten teams. Michigan trails far behind at +550, while Penn State and Wisconsin share the same odds at +900.

According to FanDuel Sportsbook, Ohio State is heavily favored with odds of -300. In comparison, Wisconsin has odds of +600 and Penn State has odds of +650. Michigan’s odds, on the other hand, are quite long, as the Wolverines are listed at +2000.

FanDuel has Michigan State listed at +15000.

For the time being, it is important to note that player props are not included in the Big Ten odds in Michigan. This limitation is in place until the Michigan Gaming Control Board approves it. Consequently, Detroit sportsbooks can only offer game odds, futures, and team-based props.

Wolverines looking to end Big Ten drought

This season, Michigan aims to secure its first Big Ten Championship since 2004.

Under the leadership of coach Jim Harbaugh, the Wolverines embark on their sixth season. Despite an impressive record of 47-18 in his initial five seasons, Harbaugh’s tenure has been marred by a lack of notable victories. Notably, he has yet to triumph over Ohio State, with an 0-5 record against them, and has only managed a 1-4 record in bowl games.

Joe Milton, a junior quarterback with a mere 11 pass attempts in his college career, is being entrusted with Michigan’s offense.

Ronnie Bell, Michigan’s top receiver, is back on the team for Milton. In the 2019 season, Bell made 48 catches for 758 yards and scored once. Nico Collins, who had an impressive 729 yards and seven touchdowns, decided not to participate in the season. However, Collins is currently considering a potential comeback to the field.

Zach Charbonnet and Hassan Haskins return to the backfield, having amassed a remarkable 1,300 rushing yards and 15 touchdowns collectively in the previous season.

The Wolverines’ strength lies in their defense, which could be the key to their success. Last season, they only allowed an average of 292.8 yards per game. Led by Kwity Paye and Aidan Hutchinson, the defensive front will play a pivotal role in Michigan’s performance.

Michigan State has a lot of unknowns

This season marks the first time since 2006 that Mark Dantonio will not be at the helm of the Michigan State football team.

After the 2019 season, where the Spartans achieved a 7-6 record, Dantonio made the decision to step down. In a swift move, MSU recruited Mel Tucker, the former coach of Colorado, to take charge of the program.

Tucker’s journey commenced on a challenging note, with the cancellation of spring football and the Spartans enduring an early COVID-19 lockdown during their training period. The implementation of his fresh system must have posed considerable difficulties.

Michigan State had a challenging time generating offense in the previous autumn, with an average of only 22.4 points per game.

As a freshman, Elijah Collins showed great potential in the backfield, accumulating 988 yards and scoring five touchdowns through rushing. With the introduction of a new starting quarterback, the Spartans will heavily depend on Collins to lead the team.

Rocky Lombardi, Theo Day, and Payton Thorne are dividing their practice time to engage in a spirited quarterback competition. Lombardi and Day had only a few opportunities to showcase their skills in the 2019 season, whereas Thorne is a redshirt freshman.

Although Michigan State is usually known for their strong defense, the Spartans found themselves in a mediocre position within the Big Ten in 2019. Throughout the season, MSU allowed an average of 22.7 points and 319.2 yards per game.

Last season, the front seven managed to accumulate a total of 40 sacks. However, the team experienced the departure of experienced players such as Kenny Willekes and Joe Bachie. Nevertheless, Antjuan Simmons, who led the defense with an impressive 90 tackles, will be returning to his position at linebacker to continue leading the MSU defense.

MSU, Michigan draw competitive openers

On October 24, 2020, Michigan will commence their campaign with a journey to Minnesota, while Michigan State will kick off their season at home against Rutgers.

Michigan is faced with a challenging matchup against Minnesota, who had an impressive 11-2 record last season and ranked No. 10 nationally. The Gophers displayed their dominance at home, winning 6 out of 7 games.

The initial odds for the game favored Minnesota by 2 points when playing at home, but the current odds are currently unavailable.

It has been since 2017, when Michigan triumphed over Minnesota with a score of 33-10 at home, that these two teams have crossed paths. Michigan has emerged victorious in eight out of the last nine matchups between them, however, Minnesota has managed to cover the spread in two of the past three meetings.

Despite lacking evidence, MSU is considered the frontrunner in their upcoming game against Rutgers. The initial betting lines indicate that Michigan State is favored by 4 points as the home team.

After a disappointing 2019 season where they finished with a 2-10 record and a winless streak of 0-9 in Big Ten play, the Scarlet Knights are now under the leadership of Greg Schiano once again. Schiano previously coached the team from 2001 to 2011.

In the series against Rutgers, the Spartans have emerged victorious for six consecutive times without experiencing any losses in Big Ten play. Furthermore, in four out of those six triumphs, MSU has successfully covered the spread.

Michigan State will visit Michigan for their Week 2 matchup on October 31st.

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