Michigan State vs Michigan Picks for Week 9: Wolverines Best Bet 10/26

College football lines have Michigan at -4 to win upon their return to Michigan Stadium, which could spark them back into life.

The Spartans come off a victory over Iowa, so they have momentum for the Big Ten Conference matchup.

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Wolverines vs Spartans Game Information

• Game: Michigan State Spartans (4-3, 2-2 Big Ten) at Michigan Wolverines (4-3, 2-2)
• Date/Time: Oct. 26, 7:30 p.m. ET
• Location: Michigan Stadium, Ann Arbor, Mich.
• Wolverines vs Spartans Live Stream: Big Ten Network

Wolverines vs Spartans Odds and Spread

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2 Keys to Bet on Michigan State vs Michigan

1. Spartans Seeking Upset

The Spartans are a live underdog following an impressive win against Iowa, which was a great bounce back victory following three consecutive losses.

Quarterback Aidan Chiles looked good, throwing for 256 yards.

“It’s a big win,” Chiles said. “Like I said in my interview this past week, it’s a new season for us. So starting off 1-0 was beautiful, and now we’re trying to go 2-0. Really simple as that, just keep stacking it day by day and week by week.”

The visitors have lost to Boston College, Ohio State and Oregon, but they had a short memory when handling the Hawkeyes 32-20. We’re happy to overlook the losses to Ohio State and Oregon, who are two of the best teams in the country, but losing to Boston College hurts.

That game came on the road, and playing Michigan in the Big House isn’t an easy task. Much of the crowd will be in favor of the Wolverines, so it’s a tough environment for the visitors.

There is good respect for the Spartans with NCAAF odds. They are only +4 underdogs, and although we’re picking against the Spartans winning, we’re not surprised by the odds.

2. Bounce Back for Wolverines

Losing consecutive games after being a ranked team could be tough for the Wolverines to take, but returning home could be all they need.

They fell 27-17 to Washington before losing 21-7 to Illinois, and the lack of offense last week is concerning. However, despite having problems at quarterback, we were impressed with their form before the setbacks.

They defeated USC and Minnesota in consecutive games at home, and like many college football teams, they play their best in front of home fans. Taking a -4 line based purely on where the game is played isn’t easy, but they are a team with plenty of upside.

Michigan receiver Colston Loveland shut down any talk about the Wolverines making the playoffs.

“Playoffs? That’s out of the picture for us,” Loveland said. “Now we just have to start wrecking people’s seasons. But this is unacceptable. We’re letting a lot of people down.”

Our expert betting picks are giving Michigan a chance of making the postseason, but another loss will end all hope. A win over Michigan State is needed, and they’re the more desperate team.

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How to Bet on Michigan State vs Michigan

Our NCAAF picks this week have Michigan covering the -4 spread and winning by a touchdown.

A tense game is expected throughout, but with their season on the line and playing at home, that’s enough to side with the favorites.

A low scoring contest is expected, and with the current total at 40½ points, we’re not alone. It should be a tough defensive battle, where the first team to 20 points wins. Include under 40½ points in picks.

Bet on Michigan -4 vs Michigan State (-110)

Questions of the Day

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