Washington Huskies vs Michigan State Spartans Prediction, 9/16/2023 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Washington Huskies vs Michigan State Spartans

Date: Saturday, September 16, 2023

Location: Spartan Stadium in East Lansing, MI

TV: Peacock

Odds/Point Spread: Spartans (+16)

Total/Over-Under: 59

Spartan Stadium is the site where the Michigan State Spartans (2-0) will meet the Washington Huskies (2-0) on Saturday, September 16, 2023. Washington opens this matchup as 16-point favorites from oddsmakers. The total comes in at 59.

The Washington Huskies head into this matchup 2-0 for this year. In their last game, the Huskies faced off with the Tulsa Golden Hurricane and notched a win by a score of 43-10. Michael Penix Jr. went 28/38 with 409 yds through the air and 3 TDs. He had a QB rating of 184.9 and finished the game with 1 interception. Will Nixon was the best rusher for the Huskies with 6 attempts for 30 yds (5.0 yds per attempt). The Washington Huskies ended up running the ball 22 different times and totaled 109 yds, which is an average of 5.0 yards per carry. When all was said and done, they tallied 62 plays which converted into 563 yds. Washington gave up 18 pass completions on 32 tries for 150 yds, and a completion percentage of 56.3%. Against the run, the Huskies gave up 168 yds on 40 tries, which averages out to 4.2 yds per run allowed.

The Huskies currently have 1,131 total yards this season. When it comes to notching touchdowns, Washington has totaled 9 passing touchdowns and 5 touchdowns on the ground. They have turned the ball over 2 times. Washington has 53 first downs, and they have committed 12 infractions for 153 yards. As a team they're maintaining an average of 93.5 yards in the run game ranking this team at 114th in Division 1. When talking about putting points on the board, the Washington Huskies are sitting at 49.5 PPG.

When it comes to yards via the pass, the Huskies have given up 414 yards which has them ranked 61st in D-1. They have conceded 207.0 yards per game through the air as well as allowing a completion percentage of 50.6%. For the season, they have allowed 360.0 yards per contest which ranks them 79th in Division 1. They have surrendered 2 touchdowns by air and 1 touchdown pounding the rock. The opposition is running for an average of 4.5 yards per rushing attempt and 153.0 rushing yards per contest so far this season. During the season, they have conceded 306 running yards through 2 games. The Huskies sit in 33rd in college football in terms of team defense, conceding 14.5 points per game.

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The Spartans head into this matchup 2-0 for this season. When they last stepped on the gridiron, the Spartans got the victory with a final of 45-14 against the Richmond Spiders. Nate Carter carried the rock 19 times for 111 yds, ending the game with 5.8 yards per carry for Michigan State. Noah Kim (3 touchdowns) ended the game with 292 yds on 18/22 passing while his QB rating was 238.3. He didn't throw any picks and his average yards per pass attempt was 13.3. Michigan State allowed 29 rushing attempts for 75 yds (2.6 yards per rush). The Spartans passing defense allowed a completion percentage of 72.0%, relinquishing 118 yards on 18 for 25 passing. The Spartans finished the game with 465 yards while running 61 plays (7.6 yds per play). Michigan State rushed for 4.3 yards per carry, finishing with 162 yds on 38 attempts.

When discussing how much they score, the Spartans sit 35th in the country holding an average of 38.0 points per game. The Michigan State Spartans maintain an average of 435.5 yards per game, which ranks them 49th in college football. The Michigan State offense has racked up 111 penalty yds on 13 violations, which ranks 49th in the nation in terms of giving up free yards. They have given away 0 picks while conceding 2 fumbles and they have recorded 41 first downs. For the season thus far, the Spartans have thrown for a total of 582 yards via the pass as well as holding an average of 291.0 passing yards per contest, which has them ranked 37th in D-1. They hold an average of 144.5 yards per game via the rush and have run for 289 yards for this season.

Michigan State has conceded a total of 198 yards rushing (99.0 yards per contest) as well as 0 touchdowns on the ground so far this year. They have conceded 2 touchdowns through the air and 107.0 yards per game, which has them sitting 5th in college football. Their defense has compiled 1 fumble recovery and 1 pick so far this year. The Spartans defense has been on the field for 120 plays, which ranks 28th in Division 1. The Spartans are allowing 10.5 points per game, ranking them 16th in college football. Overall, they have allowed 21 pts.

Who will win tonight's Huskies/Spartans college football game against the spread?

Guy's Pick: Take the Huskies -16

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