
Michigan vs. Michigan State Prediction, Odds, Picks - October 21
Updated Oct. 21, 2023 3:05 p.m. ET
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The No. 2 Michigan Wolverines (7-0) and the Michigan State Spartans (2-4) meet to try to take home the Paul Bunyan Trophy on Saturday, October 21, 2023 at Spartan Stadium. The Wolverines are double-digit, 25-point favorites. The over/under is 46 in this game.
The Wolverines' last game was versus the Indiana Hoosiers, and they won by a score of 52-7. In their last contest, the Spartans lost versus the Rutgers Scarlet Knights, 27-24.
Michigan vs. Michigan State Game Information & Odds
- When: Saturday, October 21, 2023 at 7:30 PM ET
- Location: Spartan Stadium in East Lansing, Michigan
- TV: NBC
- Live boxscore on FOX Sports
| Favorite | Spread (Odds) | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Total | Over Moneyline | Under Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan | -25 (-109) | -3636 | +1351 | 46 | -111 | -110 |
Michigan vs. Michigan State Prediction
- Pick ATS:
Michigan State (+25)
- Pick OU: Under (46)
- Prediction: Michigan 35, Michigan State 10
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Michigan vs. Michigan State Betting Insights
- Per the spread and over/under, the implied score for the game is Wolverines 36, Spartans 10.
- The Wolverines have a 97.3% chance to collect the win in this contest based on the moneyline's implied probability. The Spartans have a 6.9% implied probability.
- Michigan has compiled a 3-3-1 record against the spread this season.
- Michigan State has compiled a 4-2-0 ATS record so far this year.
Michigan vs. Michigan State: Head-to-Head
- In their past two matchups, Michigan State owns a split 1-1 record against Michigan.
- In those contests against Michigan, the Spartans have covered two times while outpacing the total on one occasion.
- In their last two head-to-head matchups, Michigan has racked up 62 points against Michigan State, while allowing only 44 points.
Michigan vs. Michigan State: 2023 Stats Comparison
| Michigan | Michigan State | |
|---|---|---|
| Off. Points per Game (Rank) | 39.4 (6) | 22 (115) |
| Def. Points per Game (Rank) | 6.7 (1) | 24.3 (55) |
| Turnovers Allowed (Rank) | 5 (11) | 15 (129) |
| Turnovers Forced (Rank) | 12 (20) | 9 (62) |
Michigan 2023 Key Players
| Name | Position | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| J.J. McCarthy | QB | 1,512 YDS (78.2%) / 14 TD / 3 INT 160 RUSH YDS / 3 RUSH TD / 22.9 RUSH YPG |
| Blake Corum | RB | 546 YDS / 12 TD / 78 YPG / 5.7 YPC |
| Roman Wilson | WR | 25 REC / 396 YDS / 9 TD / 56.6 YPG |
| Cornelius Johnson | WR | 19 REC / 357 YDS / 1 TD / 51 YPG |
| Jaylen Harrell | DE | 16 TKL / 3 TFL / 4.5 SACK |
| Michael Barrett | LB | 24 TKL / 0 TFL / 1 SACK |
| Mason Graham | DL | 18 TKL / 2 TFL / 1.5 SACK |
| Josaiah Stewart | DE | 18 TKL / 4 TFL / 3 SACK |
Michigan State 2023 Key Players
| Name | Position | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Nathan Carter | RB | 529 YDS / 4 TD / 88.2 YPG / 4.7 YPC |
| Noah Kim | QB | 1,090 YDS (56.5%) / 6 TD / 6 INT |
| Tre Mosley | WR | 23 REC / 228 YDS / 2 TD / 38 YPG |
| Montorie Foster | WR | 24 REC / 274 YDS / 1 TD / 45.7 YPG |
| Cal Haladay | LB | 40 TKL / 4 TFL / 1 SACK / 1 INT |
| Angelo Grose | DB | 29 TKL / 1 TFL / 0.5 SACK / 2 INT |
| Malik Spencer | DB | 35 TKL / 1 TFL |
| Aaron Brule | LB | 22 TKL / 3 TFL / 2 SACK |
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