Michigan vs. Michigan State odds, picks, predictions, line, spread: Saturday college football betting preview — SkimNews
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- Michigan hosts Michigan State at 7:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, Nov. 7, entering the game at 5-3 with wins in two of its past three games.
- Michigan is listed as a 14-point favorite with a 39.5 over/under, although the spread analysis cites 13.5 points before the stated pick of Michigan -14.
- Michigan has allowed 16.4 points and 250 total yards per game, while opponents have averaged 99.4 rushing yards against the Wolverines.
- Tommy Carr completed 22 of 27 passes for 266 yards, ran for two touchdowns and found JJ Buchanan for a six-yard score against Rutgers; Michigan gained 427 yards, converted 12 of 16 third downs and won 28-21.
- Michigan State lost its sixth straight game after starting 2-0, managed 156 yards and converted two of 11 third downs in a 28-10 loss at UCLA after a bye.
- Kayd Coffman started at quarterback for Michigan State against UCLA, with Leo Hannan appearing in relief; UCLA held the Spartans to 47 rushing yards and forced three turnovers, while Michigan State scored 31 points over its previous two games.
- SportsLine forecasts a 31-15 Michigan victory, a 16-point margin that covers the stated Michigan -14 pick.
Why it matters: For Michigan backers, the cited 31-15 forecast produces only a two-point cushion over -14, while Michigan State backers are backed by six straight losses and 31 points over two games. The source’s stronger case is Michigan’s 16.4-point-per-game defense, even though its spread discussion alternates between 13.5 and 14 points.
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