Illinois at Michigan State 11/9/19 - College Football Betting Odds & Picks
Illinois Fighting Illini vs. Michigan State Spartans
NCAAF: 3:30 PM EST
Nov. 09, 2019
TV: FS1
Latest Odds : MSU -13 Total 45.5
The Illinois Fighting Illini visit Spartan Stadium in East Lansing, Michigan on Saturday to play the Michigan State Spartans. The Illini improved to 5-4 following a 38-10 victory over Rutgers. A swarming defense for Illinois caused three turnovers by the Scarlet Knights including an interception returned for a touchdown. Brandon Peters threw for 120 yards and a touchdown for Illinois.
Michigan State had a bye this week and lost to Penn State 28-7 in its last game before the bye. The loss dropped the Spartans to 4-4 on the season. Making matters even worse, the Spartans learned late last week that linebacker Joe Bachie, who leads the team in tackles, was ruled ineligible after testing positive for a banned substance. The heart of the Spartans defense much now be replaced.
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Illinois quarterback Brandon Peters has 1,117 yards passing, 13 touchdowns and four interceptions. The leading rusher is Reggie Corbin with 577 yards and five touchdowns. The leading receiver for the Illini is Josh Imatorbhehe with 420 yards and seven touchdowns. Dele Harding is the leading tacklers for Illinois with 107.
Brian Lewerke leads Michigan State is passing with 1,761 yards, 11 touchdowns and four interceptions. The leading rusher for Michigan State is Elijah Collins with 545 yards and three touchdowns, while Darrell Stewart Jr. leads all receivers with 693 yards and four touchdowns. Antjuan Simmons is the leading tackler for the Spartans with 59.
Recent Betting Trends:
Illinois is 4-0 ATS in its last 4
The UNDER has cashed in each of the Fighting Illini’s last 4 on the road
Michigan State is 2-7 ATS in its last 9 on grass
The UNDER has cashed in each of the Spartans last 4 in November
Free Betting Pick: Michigan State Spartans -13
Michigan State is having a disappointing season but will be at home coming off a bye which will result in a win and cover. The Spartans have covered the number in 5 of the last 6 at home versus Illinois and 9 of the last 11 meetings overall. The favorite (MSU) has covered the nut in 9 of the last 11 between the two. Final Score Prediction, Michigan State Spartans win and cover ATS 33-17