Michigan State vs Michigan Prediction, Odds & Best Prop Bets โ€“ NCAAF, Week 9

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Michigan running back Donovan Edwards (7) in action during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Maryland, Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
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  • The Michigan is a -5.5 point favorite vs. Michigan State
  • The Michigan State vs. Michigan Total (Over/Under): 40.5 points
  • TV Channel: BTN

The Michigan State Spartans (4-3) visit Michigan Stadium to take on the Michigan Wolverines (4-3) on Oct. 26 in Ann Arbor, MI. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30pm EDT.

Michigan is a betting favorite in Week 9, with the spread sitting at -5.5 (-105).

The Michigan State vs. Michigan Over/Under is 40.5 total points.

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Michigan State vs. Michigan Odds, Spread, Over/Under:

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Michigan State+5.5 -11540.5 -110+175
Michigan -5.5 -10540.5 -110-210

Michigan State vs Michigan Prediction:

The winning team model predicts Michigan will win this game with 65.3% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive & defensive matchups and recent game results.

This winning team prediction factors in up-to-date player injuries for both Michigan State and Michigan, key player performances this season and recent team trends.

Michigan State vs Michigan Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Michigan will cover the spread with 67.7% confidence.

This prediction against the spread factors in ATS performances for both teams, opening and current betting lines plus public and sharp money already wagered on this matchup.


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  • Michigan State has hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 8 of their last 10 games (+5.95 Units / 51% ROI)
  • Michigan State has hit the Game Total Under in 9 of their last 12 games (+5.70 Units / 43% ROI)
  • Michigan State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 5 of their last 10 games (+3.70 Units / 29% ROI)
  • Michigan State has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 8 of their last 12 games (+3.60 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Michigan State has hit the 1Q Moneyline in 6 of their last 10 games (+3.60 Units / 30% ROI)
  • Michigan has hit the 1H Moneyline in 11 of their last 14 games (+7.60 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Michigan has hit the Moneyline in 8 of their last 9 games at home (+7.60 Units / 1% ROI)
  • Michigan has hit the 1Q Moneyline in 7 of their last 9 games at home (+6.25 Units / 21% ROI)
  • Michigan have covered the 1Q Spread in 7 of their last 9 games at home (+4.85 Units / 46% ROI)
  • Michigan have covered the 1H Spread in 6 of their last 9 games at home (+2.60 Units / 26% ROI)

We’ve highlighted some favorite college football player prop bets for Michigan State players, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Michigan State Player Prop Bets Today

  • Montorie Foster Jr. has hit the Receiving Yards Over in his last game (+1.00 Units / 91% ROI)
  • Kay’Ron Lynch-Adams has hit the Rushing Yards Over in his last game (+1.00 Units / 83% ROI)
  • Nick Marsh has hit the Receiving Yards Over in his last game (+1.00 Units / 83% ROI)

Top NCAAF player prop bets for Michigan players, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Michigan Player Prop Best Bets Today

  • Kalel Mullings has hit the Rushing Yards Under in his last 2 games (+2.00 Units / 83% ROI)
  • Colston Loveland has hit the Receiving Yards Over in his last 2 games (+2.00 Units / 80% ROI)
  • Tyler Morris has hit the Receiving Yards Under in his last game (+1.00 Units / 87% ROI)
  • Davis Warren has hit the Passing Yards Over in his last game (+1.00 Units / 87% ROI)
  • Donovan Edwards has hit the Rushing Yards Under in his last game (+1.00 Units / 83% ROI)

Michigan State Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Michigan State is 4-3 against the spread this college football season (+0.7 Units / 9.15% ROI).

  • Michigan State is 3-3 when betting on the Moneyline for +2.9 Units / 27.62% ROI
  • Michigan State is 2-5 when betting the Over for -3.5 Units / -45.45% ROI
  • Michigan State is 5-2 when betting the Under for +2.8 Units / 36.36% ROI

Michigan Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Michigan is 1-6 against the spread this college football season (-5.6 Units / -72.73% ROI).

  • Michigan is 4-3 when betting on the Moneyline for +0.55 Units / 1.19% ROI
  • Michigan is 4-3 when betting the Over for +0.7 Units / 9.09% ROI
  • Michigan is 3-4 when betting the Under for -1.4 Units / -18.18% ROI

Michigan State: Keys to the Game vs. Michigan

Michigan State is undefeated (6-0) when in a one score game since the 2023 season– best among Power Conference Teams; Average: .532

Michigan State is 1-8 (.111) when allowing 200 or more passing yards since the 2023 season– worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .513

Michigan State is undefeated (8-0) when converting 55% or more of its red zone chances into touchdowns since the 2023 season– best among Power Conference Teams; Average: .685

Michigan State is undefeated (6-0) when in a one score game since the 2023 season– best in FBS; Average: .505

Michigan: Keys to the Game vs. Michigan State

Michigan is 8-2 (.800) when sacking the QB less than 3 times since the 2023 season– 5th-best in FBS; Average: .435

Michigan is undefeated (16-0) when making 3 or more explosive runs in a game since the 2023 season– T-best in FBS; Average: .648

Michigan is 18-2 (.900) when allowing less than 50% of third down conversion opportunities since the 2023 season– T-4th-best in FBS; Average: .611

Michigan is 19-1 (.950) when converting 55% or more of its red zone chances into touchdowns since the 2023 season– 2nd-best among Power Conference Teams; Average: .685

Matchup Notes for Michigan State vs. Michigan

Michigan’s WRs has 178 receptions in 22 games (just 8.1 per game) since the 2023 season — 8th-worst among FBS WRs. Michigan State’s defense has allowed just 11.4 receptions per game to WRs since the 2023 season — T-30th-best among FBS defenses.

Michigan’s TEs has gained 1,413 yards on 120 receptions (11.8 YPR) since the 2023 season — T-3rd-best among Big Ten TEs. Michigan State’s defense has allowed 12.3 Yards Per Reception since the 2023 season — 2nd-worst among Big Ten defenses.

Michigan’s TEs has 50 receptions in 7 games (7.1 per game) this season — 2nd-best among Big Ten TEs. Michigan State’s defense has allowed just 2.2 receptions per game to TEs this season — T-16th-best among FBS defenses.

Michigan State has averaged just 11.0 yards after the catch since the 2023 season — 28th-worst among FBS skill players. Michigan’s defense has allowed just 10.3 RAC since the 2023 season — T-3rd-best among Big Ten defenses.

Michigan State’s offense has thrown for 20 or more yards on 11.8% of 203 attempts this season — T-35th-best among FBS offenses. Michigan’s defense allowed 20+ yards on just 7.3% of attempts this season — T-23rd-worst among FBS defenses.

Michigan State has gained 1,622 yards on 123 receptions (13.2 YPR) this season — T-28th-best among FBS skill players. Michigan’s defense has allowed just 10.3 Yards Per Reception this season — T-14th-best among FBS defenses.

Michigan State Offensive Stats & Trends

Michigan State has averaged just 11.0 yards after the catch since the 2023 season — 28th-worst among FBS skill players. Michigan’s defense has allowed just 10.3 RAC since the 2023 season — T-3rd-best among Big Ten defenses.

Michigan State’s offense has thrown for 20 or more yards on 11.8% of 203 attempts this season — T-35th-best among FBS offenses. Michigan’s defense allowed 20+ yards on just 7.3% of attempts this season — T-23rd-worst among FBS defenses.

Michigan State has gained 1,622 yards on 123 receptions (13.2 YPR) this season — T-28th-best among FBS skill players. Michigan’s defense has allowed just 10.3 Yards Per Reception this season — T-14th-best among FBS defenses.

Michigan State has gained 1,622 yards on 123 receptions (13.2 YPR) this season — 3rd-best among Big Ten skill players. Michigan’s defense has allowed just 9.3 Yards Per Reception to TEs this season — T-31st-best among FBS defenses.

Michigan State’s RBs has averaged just 5.7 yards after the catch since the 2023 season — 9th-worst among FBS RBs. Michigan’s defense has allowed just 10.3 RAC since the 2023 season — T-3rd-best among Big Ten defenses.

Michigan Offensive Stats & Trends

Michigan’s WRs has 178 receptions in 22 games (just 8.1 per game) since the 2023 season — 8th-worst among FBS WRs. Michigan State’s defense has allowed just 11.4 receptions per game to WRs since the 2023 season — T-30th-best among FBS defenses.

Michigan WRs have averaged just 6.8 yards per reception (68 yards/10 catches) on 1st down this season– worst among Big Ten Teams; Average: 13.5

Michigan Skill Players have averaged just 7.3 yards per reception (263 yards/36 catches) on 1st down this season– worst among Big Ten Teams; Average: 11.9

Michigan TEs have 19 receptions in the 4th quarter this season– most among Power Conference Teams

Michigan’s TEs has gained 1,413 yards on 120 receptions (11.8 YPR) since the 2023 season — T-3rd-best among Big Ten TEs. Michigan State’s defense has allowed 12.3 Yards Per Reception since the 2023 season — 2nd-worst among Big Ten defenses.

Michigan State Spartans Defensive Stats & Trends

Michigan State has tackled opponents for a loss on 3 of 18 rushing attempts (17% TFL%) on 3rd and short this season– T-best in the Big Ten; Average: 6%.

Michigan State has tackled opponents for a loss on 45 of 243 rushing attempts (18% TFL%) this season– 35th-best in FBS; Average: 16%.

Michigan State opponents has averaged just 3.0 Passing Attempts per TD (68 Pass Attempts/23 Passing TDs) in the Red Zone since the 2023 season– worst in the Big Ten; Average: 3.7

Michigan State has allowed 6 TD passes in close and late situations since the 2023 season– most in the Big Ten

Michigan State has allowed 23 TD passes in the Red Zone since the 2023 season– T-3rd-most among Power Conference Teams

Michigan Wolverines Defensive Stats & Trends

Michigan has sacked opponents 4 times in the Red Zone this season– most in the Big Ten

Michigan opponents averaged 51.6 Passing Attempts per TD (413 Pass Attempts/8 Passing TDs) in the 2023 season– best in FBS; Average: 20.1

Michigan has sacked opponents 4 times in the Red Zone this season– T-most among Power Conference Teams

Michigan has allowed passes of 20+ yards on just 43 of 672 attempts (6%) since the 2023 season– T-2nd-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: 10%

Michigan has allowed passes of 20+ yards on just 43 of 672 attempts (6%) since the 2023 season– T-2nd-worst in FBS; Average: 10%


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