Michigan State Spartans vs Michigan Wolverines Prediction, 10/26/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Michigan State Spartans vs Michigan Wolverines

Date: Saturday, October 26, 2024

Location: Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, MI

TV: BTN

Odds/Point Spread: Wolverines (-5.5)

Total/Over-Under: 41

Michigan Stadium is the site where the Michigan Wolverines (4-3) will compete against the Michigan State Spartans (4-3) on Saturday, October 26, 2024. Michigan opens as 5.5-point favorites. The betting total is set at 41.

The Michigan State Spartans head into this matchup 4-3 this year. In their last contest, the Spartans faced off with the Iowa Hawkeyes and went home with a win by a final score of 32-20. At the end of the game, they ran 70 plays which gave them 468 yds. The Michigan State Spartans rushed the ball a total of 40 different times and tallied 212 yards, earning them an average of 5.3 yards per attempt. On the ground, the Spartans gave up 133 yds on 23 tries, which is an average of 5.8 yds per run allowed. Michigan State allowed 11 completions on 23 tries for a total of 150 yards, and a completion rate of 47.8%.

Regarding getting in the endzone, the Michigan State Spartans hold an average of 21.6 PPG. As a unit they average 133.3 yards rushing ranking them 90th in college football. The Spartans have earned 2,567 total yards for the year. When it comes to distribution of touchdowns, Michigan State has totaled 6 passing touchdowns and 8 touchdowns on the ground. Michigan State has accrued 140 first downs as an offense, and they have been hurt by 50 infractions for 482 yards. They have turned the football over 15 different times.

When it comes to yards through the air, the Spartans are allowing 1,344 yds which puts them in 36th in D-1. They have given up 192.0 yards per outing through the air in addition to allowing a completion percentage of 60.7%. Over the course of this season, they are conceding 323.1 yards/game which puts them 29th in the country. They have yielded 10 touchdowns by air as well as 9 touchdowns via the ground game. They are allowing teams to run for an average of 3.8 yards per rushing attempt and 131.1 rushing yards per game for the campaign. For the year, they have given up 918 yards via the ground game in 7 contests. The Spartans are ranked 39th in Division 1 when it comes to team defense, allowing 20.9 points per game.

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The Wolverines step onto the field holding a record of 4-3 for this season. When they last stepped on the field, the Wolverines took a defeat with a final score of 21-7 when they played the Illinois Fighting Illini. The Wolverines finished the contest with a total of 322 yds and they ran 70 plays (4.6 yards per play). Michigan ran the ball for 3.0 yards per carry, finishing with a total of 114 yards on 38 carries. Michigan gave up 38 running attempts for 187 yds (4.9 yards per rush). The Wolverines passing defense allowed a completion percentage of 47.4%, relinquishing 80 yds on 9 for 19 passing.

Regarding the points being put on the board, the Wolverines rank 112th in Division 1 holding an average of 21.1 points per game. The Michigan Wolverines have an average of 308.6 yards per game, which has them sitting 119th in D-1. The Michigan offense has accrued 349 yds of penalties on 35 infractions, ranking them 107th in Division 1 in terms of giving up free yards. They have thrown 9 interceptions while conceding 6 fumbles and they have been able to obtain 115 first downs. During this campaign thus far, the Wolverines have thrown for a total of 898 yards via the pass as well as an average of 128.3 passing yards per game, giving them a rank of 129th in Division 1. They have an average of 180.3 yards per game on the ground and have run for 1,262 yards for this year.

Michigan has given up a total of 645 rushing yards (92.1 yards per game) and 5 touchdowns via the rush this year. They have given up 13 touchdowns via the pass as well as 234.1 yards/game, which puts them in 96th in the country. Their defense has totaled 2 fumbles and 6 picks so far this season. The Wolverines defense has participated in 459 plays, which ranks them 71st in college football. The Wolverines are allowing 22.1 points per game, which has them sitting 51st in the country. This season, they have conceded 155 points in total.

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

Josh's Pick: Take the Spartans +5.5

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