The Michigan State Spartans are 11-0 straight up and 9-2 against the spread in their last 11 games against Big Ten opponents. That record will be put to the test this Saturday in the Big House against the Michigan Wolverines.
Michigan State vs. Michigan 2015 odds: Spartans betting underdogs at Wolverines
Underdog Michigan State visits favored Michigan in a rivalry game this weekend with major conference and playoff implications.
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Michigan State is a 7-point underdog on the road according to sportsbooks monitored by OddsShark.com. The Spartans are an incredible 9-1-1 in their last 11 games as the betting underdog with a 7-4 SU record over that stretch.
On the road against Rutgers last week, the Spartans once again did just enough to win, getting out of town with a 31-24 victory as a 12.5-point favorite. The Spartans improved to 6-0 SU on the season while falling to 0-6 ATS in the process.
There is legitimate cause for concern here, as the Spartans’ 31-28 win over Oregon looks worse with each passing week as the Ducks look like a team that may struggle to even go bowling this season.
This rivalry has been all Michigan State in recent years. The Spartans are 6-1 SU and 7-0 ATS in their last seven games against the Wolverines, per the OddsShark College Football Database.
Michigan State Spartans vs. Michigan Wolverines
When: 7:30 p.m. ET Saturday
Where: Michigan Stadium, Ann Arbor, Michigan
Betting Line / Total: Michigan -7 / 40 Points
The Wolverines have gone from a team early in a rebuild to a team in conversations for a playoff spot due to the dominance they’ve shown over their last five games. Michigan is 5-0 SU and 4-1 ATS over its last five games and has outscored its opponents 160 to 14 over that run.
The Wolverines haven’t allowed a point in any of their last three games, and that includes shutouts against two quality teams in BYU and Northwestern. Michigan could solidify itself as a contender with a win this Saturday.
Saturday’s total is currently set at 40 points. The UNDER is 4-1 in Michigan State’s last five games and 5-1 in Michigan’s last six games.
Given Mark Dantonio’s track record against Michigan and as an underdog, it is difficult to give the Spartans seven points. But when you look at the recent form of these two teams and consider the game is in Ann Arbor, it would seem to be even more difficult to take the Spartans. Look for Michigan to pick up a statement win and cover.
