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Michigan State at Western Michigan (09/04/2015)

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Away:  Michigan State [0-0 ATS]
Home:  Western Michigan [0-0 ATS]

Game Time: 7:00 PM
Stadium: Waldo Stadium

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Recent Meetings:
08/30/13 - WMU 13 vs. MSU 26
09/04/10 - WMU 14 vs. MSU 38
11/07/09 - WMU 14 vs. MSU 49

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MICHIGAN ST.      -       18.5

 
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This one I feel real good about.  MSU rolls here. 
 
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I sense danger taking State to cover on this. Like the Oklahoma vs Akron matchup, this game may feature a dominant physical team that stays vanilla keeping the ball on the ground. Teams like OK and MSU view these games as opportunities to work on timing and blocking in the running game, and they don't want to give up anything to the scouts from their rivals in conference. First game of the year, keep the money:

***No Play***
 
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There may be a slight chance of MSU looking ahead to Oregon, but I'm pretty confident Coach D will have this team focused on opening the season with a sizable win. Dominate the teams you're supposed to = impress the committee.

MSU -17.5

 
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I think MS will be looking at next weeks Oregon contest.WM is outclassed here, but not by 17. I'll take the points. Good luck.
 
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Spartans will  cover based on defense alone
 
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Western Michigan +17 Generally I make money fading the MAC when they play out of conference. But this Western Michigan team is the class of the MAC this year. Their coach recruits far better than any other MAC team so I think they keep it close. It is a home game for Western Michigan, they have a lot of returning starters, and the spread is simply too large. On Thursday a number of teams expected to get crushed were not. I think that trend continues here. 

PJ Fleck the Western Michigan coach is one of the best young coaches in the game right now. He is a phenomenal recruiter that has brought higher quality players into the program than you would expect a MAC team to be able to recruit. Michigan State is clearly the superior team but this is a classic look ahead spot since they play Oregon the week after this game. 
 
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MICHIGAN STATE IS A LOCK
WMU is good, for a MAC team, but this is a real FB juggarnaut
the Spread is because WMU returns 17/22 starters, but major depletions on the O-Line. MSU D front will be able to slice thru WMU line like a hot knife thru butter. MSU O-Line will maul WMU front 7. And MSU last game , they came back from a unreal deficit and beat baylor in the BCS bowl game

63-17 Spartans
 
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[Quote: Originally Posted by lordzud] Western Michigan +17 Generally I make money fading the MAC when they play out of conference. But this Western Michigan team is the class of the MAC this year. 

In 2013 the MSU @ Western game played (26-13). Next week MSU plays Oregon. How much of their play book do you think they'll show? Will they overlook Western, who is a good team?

They play here is U58. Western Michigan is not the spread attack hurry up team from a few years ago. Instead they feature a heavy ground attack complemented by play action that really works for them. (Its not a hurry up) Both teams are going to run a lot in this game. I wouldn't expect the score to be much different than it was 2 years ago. I haven't decided to take the points, but I'm sold on the U58.
 
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 SPARTY -16.5
 
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Zud is correct classic look ahead game to a dangerous team.  MSU wants to get in and get out with a W

 
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scared of betting my Spartans -17 in a "look ahead" spot with Oregon next week @ East Lansing. "Chucky Chees" could rest players 2nd half with a lead which could open a "back door cover" 
 
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After what these teams saw last night they will be prepared to take games seriously, have a few straight bets and a 12leg parlay, have MICHST WASH ILLINOIS today
 
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Quote Originally Posted by Nomptoncats:

MICHIGAN STATE IS A LOCK
WMU is good, for a MAC team, but this is a real FB juggarnaut
the Spread is because WMU returns 17/22 starters, but major depletions on the O-Line. MSU D front will be able to slice thru WMU line like a hot knife thru butter. MSU O-Line will maul WMU front 7. And MSU last game , they came back from a unreal deficit and beat baylor in the BCS bowl game

63-17 Spartans
 Never use the l word . That is a jinx. OK State should have rolled last night. They won but did not cover. I agree Michigan State 
is a far superior  team . We all know they will win, covering 17 points is not a lock. No play for me.
 
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Quote Originally Posted by Nomptoncats:

MICHIGAN STATE IS A LOCK
WMU is good, for a MAC team, but this is a real FB juggarnaut
the Spread is because WMU returns 17/22 starters, but major depletions on the O-Line. MSU D front will be able to slice thru WMU line like a hot knife thru butter. MSU O-Line will maul WMU front 7. And MSU last game , they came back from a unreal deficit and beat baylor in the BCS bowl game

63-17 Spartans

Nomptoncats, just like your lock of Colorado 67-10 over Hawaii yesterday.  Hawaii led all the way to an easy win.
 
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West Michigan will cover.

 
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Quote Originally Posted by Little-Giant:

 

They play here is U58. Western Michigan is not the spread attack hurry up team from a few years ago. Instead they feature a heavy ground attack complemented by play action that really works for them. (Its not a hurry up) Both teams are going to run a lot in this game. I wouldn't expect the score to be much different than it was 2 years ago. I haven't decided to take the points, but I'm sold on the U58.

8 out of 10 games between division 1A teams went went under yesterday. I agree with little giant, this game should go under too. 

 
 
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Quote Originally Posted by vue21849:

MICHIGAN ST.      -       18.5

 

                

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