Purdue Boilermakers vs Michigan State Spartans Prediction, 11/22/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Purdue Boilermakers vs Michigan State Spartans

Date: Friday, November 22, 2024

Location: Spartan Stadium in East Lansing, MI

TV: FOX

Odds/Point Spread: Spartans (-13.0)

Total/Over-Under: 48

The Purdue Boilermakers (1-9) are hitting the road to Spartan Stadium on Friday, November 22, 2024 where they will try to defeat the Michigan State Spartans (4-6). Purdue opens this contest as 13.0-point underdogs from oddsmakers. The over/under has been set at 48.

The Purdue Boilermakers come into this matchup with a record of 1-9 for this season. The last time they took the field, the Boilermakers took on the Penn State Nittany Lions and walked away from this one with a loss by a score of 49-10. The Purdue Boilermakers ran the football 28 different times and totaled 85 yds, which had them averaging 3.0 yards per tote. On the day, they tallied 59 plays for 302 yards. Purdue gave up 22 completions on 27 tries for 305 yards, and a completion percentage of 81.5%. Against the run, the Boilermakers gave up 234 yds on 34 attempts, which averages out to 6.9 yds per run allowed.

Concerning putting points on the board, the Purdue Boilermakers have an average of 17.2 points per outing. As a unit they maintain an average of 137.5 yards in the run game ranking this team at 94th in the nation. The Boilermakers currently have 3,186 total yards this season. When it comes to getting the ball in the endzone, Purdue has amassed 12 touchdowns via the pass and 8 rushing touchdowns. Purdue has recorded 151 first downs offensively, and they have been hurt by 57 penalties for 555 yds. They have turned the football over 12 different times.

The Boilermakers rank 131st in Division 1 regarding the opposition scoring, giving up 38.9 points per game. The opposition is running for an average of 5.2 yards per rush on the ground and 203.3 rushing yards per game on the campaign. During this campaign, they have given up 2,033 running yards through 10 games. In terms of yards through the air, the Boilermakers have given up 2,524 yds which puts them in 109th in the country. They have given up 252.4 yards per game through the air and allowed a completion percentage of 66.9%. In total, they are granting 455.7 yards/outing ranking them 123rd in D-1. They have allowed 19 touchdowns via the pass and 29 touchdowns on the ground.

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The Spartans step onto the field holding a record of 4-6 this season. When they last stepped on the field, the Spartans walked away with a loss by a score of 38-16 against the Illinois Fighting Illini. Michigan State conceded 31 rushing attempts for 138 yds (4.5 yds per rush). The Spartans secondary allowed a completion percentage of 59.4%, surrendering 231 yards on 19 out of 32 through the air. The Spartans finished the game with a total of 343 yards and they ran 68 plays (5.0 yds per play). Michigan State ran the ball for 3.1 yards per tote, totaling 87 yds on 28 attempts.

When it comes to how much they score, the Spartans sit 120th in Division 1 maintaining an average of 19.4 PPG. The Michigan State Spartans average 345.5 yards/game, which is good for 103rd in the nation. The Michigan State offense has racked up 615 yards of penalties on 67 violations, which has them ranked 43rd in the nation in terms of making mistakes. They have given away 11 picks while allowing opponents to recover 7 fumbles and they have been able to obtain 191 first downs. For the season to this point, the Spartans have compiled 2,308 yards through the air as well as an average of 230.8 throwing yards per contest, ranking them 66th in college football. They are averaging 114.7 rushing yards per game and have run for 1,147 yards for the year.

Michigan State has conceded a total of 1,297 yards via the ground game (129.7 yards/game) and 15 touchdowns via the rush this season. They have allowed 18 touchdowns from the passing game and 198.4 yards/outing, ranking them 41st in college football. They have compiled 1 fumble recovery and 8 interceptions over the course of the season. The Spartans defense has been on the field for 607 plays, which ranks them 15th in D-1. The Spartans are relinquishing 25.5 points per game, ranking them 72nd in Division 1. Over the course of the season, they have allowed 255 pts.

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

Josh's Pick: Take the Boilermakers +13.0

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