A heated Big Ten rivalry has college football fans in Michigan on the edge of their seats as the Michigan State Spartans prepare to host the nearby Wolverines this Saturday. The two programs, each ranked in the Associated Press? Top 25, clash on the NCAA odds board with undefeated conference records.

For MSU, the Week 7 battle will be the second in a string of four consecutive midseason tests against formidable Big Ten opponents. They narrowly escaped a run-in with Ohio State the last time out, and will play both Wisconsin and Nebraska in addition to the Wolverines before the month of October is done.

Can the No. 23-ranked club save the momentum of their season that looked all but drained following a Week 3 loss to the Notre Dame Fighting Irish? The Spartans may not be the favorites on the college football lines consistently over the course of the next few weeks, but a big victory over a state rival could significantly improve the situation.

As always, a short hop on the I-96 over, the Wolverines will be looking for ways to spoil their opponents' efforts.

With Denard Robinson at the height of his multi-threat display, it may simply be a matter of time. Can the Spartans not only beat the college football odds, but a quarterback with nearly just as many touchdowns on the ground (6) as he has in the air (8)?

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Michigan Rivalry Draws Fans to College Football Odds Board

The Michigan State Spartans and the UCLA Bruins will both be gunning for a victory on Thursday when they meet at St. Petes Times Forum.

Oddsmakers currently have the Spartans listed as 1-point favorites versus the Bruins, while the game's total is sitting at 128½.

Michigan State was a 61-48 loser in their most recent outing against Penn State. They failed to cover the 4?point spread as favorites.

UCLA was a 76-59 loser in its last match against Oregon. They failed to cover the 8?point spread as favorites.

Michigan State: Team record: 19-14 SU, 11-19-1 ATS

When playing on Thursday are 6-4 After playing Penn State are 9-1 After a loss are 7-3

UCLA: Team record: 22-10 SU, 15-15-1 ATS

The total has gone UNDER in 4 of last 5 games is 13-4 SU in its last 17 games

When playing on Thursday are 8-2 After playing Oregon are 9-1 After a loss are 6-4

 

NCAA Tournament Preview: Michigan State Spartans vs. UCLA Bruins

NCAA Basketball Preview: Michigan State Spartans vs. Ohio State Buckeyes

The fans at Value City Arena will be treated to a game between the Michigan State Spartans and the Ohio State Buckeyes when they take their seats on Tuesday.

Oddsmakers currently have the Buckeyes listed as 12½-point favorites versus the Spartans, while the game's total is sitting at 136.

In their last action, Michigan State was a 75-57 winner at home against Penn State. They covered the 6.5?point spread as favorites.

In their last action, Ohio State was a 71-67 loser on the road against Wisconsin. They failed to cover the 2?point spread as underdogs.

Michigan State: Team record: 14-10 SU, 7-15 ATS

is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Ohio State The total has gone OVER in 5 of last 7 games when playing on the road against Ohio State The total has gone UNDER in 4 of last 6 games on the road is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games on the road

When playing on Tuesday are 7-3 Before playing Illinois are 8-2 After playing Penn State are 9-1 After a win are 4-6

Ohio State: Team record: 24-1 SU, 11-11 ATS

is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home is 24-1 SU in its last 25 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of last 5 games when playing Michigan State The total has gone OVER in 5 of last 7 games when playing at home against Michigan State

When playing on Tuesday are 5-5 Before playing Purdue are 8-2 After playing Wisconsin are 7-3 After a loss are 8-2

Next up: Michigan State home to Illinois, Saturday, February 19 Ohio State at Purdue, Sunday, February 20

 

 

Michigan State Spartans vs. Ohio State Buckeyes

NCAA Basketball Preview: Michigan State Spartans vs. Wisconsin Badgers

The fans at Kohl Center will be treated to a game between the Michigan State Spartans and the Wisconsin Badgers when they take their seats on Sunday.

Oddsmakers currently have the Badgers listed as 8½-point favorites versus the Spartans, while the game's total is sitting at 124.

Michigan State was a 72-52 loser in its last match on the road against Iowa. They failed to cover the 5?point spread as favorites.

Wisconsin was a 66-59 winner in their most recent outing at home against Purdue. They covered the 5?point spread as favorites.

Michigan State: Team record: 13-9 SU, 6-14 ATS

The total has gone UNDER in 4 of last 5 games on the road is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Wisconsin is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road

When playing on Sunday are 5-5 Before playing Penn State are 7-3 After playing Iowa are 6-4 After a loss are 8-2

Wisconsin: Team record: 16-5 SU, 11-6 ATS

is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Michigan State is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games The total has gone UNDER in 7 of last 10 games when playing Michigan State

When playing on Sunday are 7-3 Before playing Iowa are 7-3 After playing Purdue are 7-3 After a win are 7-3

Next up: Michigan State home to Penn State, Thursday, February 10 Wisconsin at Iowa, Wednesday, February 9

 

Michigan State vs. Wisconsin