Michigan State Rolls Into Rutgers: Oddsmakers Favor The Spartans To Stay Undefeated

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Last week, Michigan State triumphed over Western Kentucky with a resounding 48-31 victory during their exhilarating homecoming game. This impressive win has left fans and rivals alike contemplating the undeniable determination of this team.

Mel Tucker’s Spartans achieved a resounding victory, propelling them to No. 11 in the Sunday’s Associated Press Poll. Prior to the game, they held the No. 17 spot.

With a flawless record of 5-0, the Spartans are embarking on their strongest start since 2015, when they kicked off with an impressive 8-0. On Saturday, they will face a determined Rutgers team in New Jersey.

Can Michigan State maintain their momentum, or will Rutgers secure their first vital conference victory?

Michigan State vs. Rutgers college football odds

Spartans open as narrow favorites vs. Rutgers

Even though Michigan State had a significant victory and Rutgers suffered a major defeat in Week 5, oddsmakers anticipate a closely contested match. As of Monday afternoon, three Michigan online sportsbooks were offering identical spread and over/under for the upcoming Saturday’s game.

Rutgers is listed as a five-point underdog with an over/under of 50.5 points according to DraftKings, BetMGM, and Caesars. The moneyline odds are also comparable. BetMGM offers Michigan State at -200 and Rutgers at +165.

DraftKings and Caesars offer a +175 moneyline for Scarlet Knights takers. On the other hand, Michigan State has a -200 moneyline at Caesars and a -210 moneyline at DraftKings.

After a slow start to the season, Michigan State’s chances of winning the national title are now on the rise.

BetMGM has recently adjusted the odds for the Spartans to win the title, with an improved +8000 last week. However, leading up to Saturday’s game, the odds have been further revised by BetMGM to +6600 for the Spartans to become national champions.

How to watch: No. 11 Michigan State at Rutgers

• Michigan State (5-0, 2-0 Big Ten) will be facing off against Rutgers (3-2, 0-2) in their upcoming game.
• At noon on Saturday, Eastern Time (ET),
• The event will take place at SHI Stadium in Piscataway, New Jersey.
• Television: Big Ten Network
• Spartan Media Network: Broadcasting over the airwaves
• For Michigan State, tune into Sirius XM Channel 372, and for Rutgers, switch to Channel 196.

Reed’s early punt return sets stage for Spartans’ big win

Michigan State’s offense made a strong comeback against Western Kentucky following a narrow victory over Nebraska in Week 4.

The homecoming crowd at East Lansing was ignited by Jayden Reed’s impressive 88-yard punt return for a touchdown, his second in as many weeks, which occurred about a minute and a half into the game.

Michigan State more than doubled its total yards from Week 4 to Week 5. In their game against Nebraska, the Spartans accumulated 254 total yards, whereas they managed to amass an impressive 519 yards against Western Kentucky. Additionally, they successfully overcame their first down challenges, securing 26 first downs against the Hilltoppers.

Payton Thornton, displaying remarkable composure, delivered a standout performance in terms of yardage that marked his best game of the season. He completed 20 out of 30 passes, accumulating an impressive 327 yards and resulting in a touchdown. Additionally, the sophomore quarterback showcased his versatility by securing a rushing touchdown.

Reed, Jalen Nailor, and Kenneth Walker III’s presence in the supporting cast served to balance out his performance.

In a remarkable performance, Walker III accumulated an impressive 126 yards on 24 carries, finding the end zone three times in the process.

In his junior year, Nailor had an outstanding performance with eight catches for 128 yards. Reed also contributed with four receptions for 127 yards and scored a touchdown on a punt return.

Rutgers looks to court first conference win at homecoming tilt

After facing defeats against current No. 9 Michigan and current No. 7 Ohio State, Rutgers is seeking a significant conference victory against Michigan State.

Quarterback C.J. Stroud’s exceptional performance led Ohio State to secure their eighth consecutive victory against Rutgers. Stroud’s career-scoring day consisted of completing 17 out of 23 passes for an impressive 330 yards and five touchdowns.

Despite putting up a good fight against Michigan in Ann Arbor the previous week, Rutgers failed to find their rhythm in their next game. The Scarlet Knights committed three turnovers and were unable to ignite their offense.

In his first game of the season, senior quarterback Noah Vedral faced a setback as he threw three interceptions. Despite this, Vedral managed to complete 16 out of 26 passes for a total of 152 yards and also scored a touchdown.

In the game, Jamier Wright-Collins carried the ball four times, gaining a total of 39 yards. Meanwhile, Aron Cruickshank made three catches, accumulating an impressive 102 yards. Additionally, Cruickshank showcased his exceptional skills by returning a punt for a touchdown, covering a remarkable distance of 75 yards.

Don’t count out Rutgers against Michigan State

Since 1988, the Spartans and Scarlet Knights have faced each other a total of 12 times. In this series, the Spartans have the upper hand with a record of 8 wins compared to the Scarlet Knights’ 4 wins.

Since 2014, when Maryland and Rutgers joined the Big Ten, they have met annually without fail.

In the previous year, the Spartans commenced their season with a brand-new coach and suffered a fresh defeat against the Scarlet Knights, losing 38-27 on their home turf. Rutgers skillfully took advantage of Michigan State’s seven turnovers.

However, the past is behind us and the current situation is different. Can Rutgers make a significant comeback, or will the Spartans remain unstoppable?

Photo credit for the lead image: AP Photo/Al Goldis

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