MSU football listed as heavy favorites over Western Michigan in Friday’s season-opener

Michigan State football will open the 2022 season on Friday, and should win their opener with ease, according to Tipico Sportsbook

Michigan State football will open the 2022 season on Friday, and should win their opener with ease, according to Tipico Sportsbook.

The Spartans are listed as 19.5-point favorites over Western Michigan in Friday’s season-opening matchup. Odds courtesy of Tipico Sportsbook.

Michigan State enters the season coming off an 11-2 campaign last year, while Western Michigan also had a solid 2021 season with a record of 8-5. Michigan State is a perfect 11-0 all-time against Western Michigan, with their last matchup taking place in 2019.

Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET and the game can be seen on ESPN.

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