The Nebraska Cornhuskers (2-2, 0-1 Big Ten) and No. 21 Michigan State Spartans (3-0, 1-0) kick-off at 7:00 p.m. ET this Saturday at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing, Michigan. Below, we look at the Nebraska at Michigan State odds and lines, and make our expert college football picks, predictions and bets.
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Michigan State has navigated the early part of its schedule with ease, going 3-0 with a marquee win at Miami (38-17) last week. RB Kenneth Walker III has been nearly unstoppable, rushing for 493 yards (8.6 yards per carry) with 5 TDs thus far. The Spartan defense hasn’t allowed more than 21 points in any of its first three games.
Nebraska has recovered from its embarrassing opening-week loss to Illinois, covering comfortably in each of its last three games. The Cornhuskers are coming off a near-upset as a 22.5-point underdog at No. 3 Oklahoma last week. Nebraska’s rushing defense ranks 81st in the nation (156.5 yards per game), which could be a problem against Michigan State’s balanced attack.
Nebraska at Michigan State odds, spread and lines
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- Money line: Nebraska +165 (bet $100 to win $165) | Michigan State -205 (bet $205 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Nebraska +4.5 (-112) | Michigan State -4.5 (-108)
- Over/Under (O/U): 54.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)
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Nebraska at Michigan State odds, lines, picks and predictions
Prediction
Michigan State 31, Nebraska 23
Money line
The Spartans have the more impressive resume of these two teams, but at -205, you should target better odds against the spread and PASS on the money line.
While Nebraska has looked better of late, its only two wins this year are to Buffalo and FCS Fordham. Conversely, Michigan State has two Power 5 wins (Northwestern and Miami) and has covered the spread easily in both of those games.
Look for MICHIGAN STATE -4.5 (-108) to keep rolling here as Nebraska deals with a potential hangover effect after the near-win over Oklahoma last week.
Over/Under
Target the OVER 54.5 (-108) here as both offenses have been able to move the ball this year. Nebraska ranks 25th nationally in yards per game (481.3) and Michigan State is 14th (520.0), while both defenses are allowing 345+ yards per game so far.
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