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MSU opens as double-digit favorites over Rutgers in Mel Tucker’s debut

Michigan State isn’t quite a two-touchdown favorite in the season opener, but experts believe they should win with ease.

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Spartan fans are expecting a win to open the Mel Tucker era, and it appears the sports betting professionals are thinking the same thing.

Michigan State has opened as an 11.5-point favorite over Rutgers in the season opener on Oct. 24, per Bet Online. It was announced earlier this week that kickoff between the Spartans and Scarlet Knights is at noon and the game will be televised on Big Ten Network.

Michigan State beat Rutgers 27-0 in last year’s matchup, and have yet to lose to the Scarlet Knights since they joined the Big Ten in 2014. Despite the Spartans’ success against Rutgers over the years, it’s interesting to see MSU as such heavy favorites with so many questions marks entering the upcoming season. Not to mention, that both Michigan State will be working in new head coaches in this matchup.

Stewart Mandel of The Athletic compiled all of the Big Ten Week 1 betting odds from Bet Online in a tweet on Thursday. See who are the favorites for each of the Big Ten season-opening matchups below:

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Ravens vs. Chiefs 2020 odds: Ravens open as early favorites for Week 3

The Baltimore Ravens’ have the NFL odds in their favor for Week 3, opening as early favorites over the Kansas City Chiefs.

Two of the top teams in the AFC, nay the NFL, square off in the national spotlight when the Baltimore Ravens host the Kansas City Chiefs for Week 3. With such a marquee matchup comes more attention on the Ravens’ odds. Given how well Baltimore has done through two weeks, there’s reason to place a Ravens bet online.

According to BetMGM, the Ravens open as 3.5-point favorites over the Chiefs in Week 3.

Baltimore has looked nothing short of brilliant this season. After a dominant finish to the 2019 regular season, the Ravens have gotten off to a fast start in 2020. Not only are they one of the few undefeated teams left in the league, sitting at 2-0, but they’ve also blown out both of their quality opponents this far by a combined final score of 71-22.

Quarterback Lamar Jackson has once again put himself in the MVP discussion this season, improving over last season’s MVP-winning effort. Baltimore’s defense looks even more complete than last year. Kicker Justin Tucker has proven himself to be the best leg in the league yet again. Coach John Harbaugh has these players fully bought into the scheme and the message.

Kansas City sits undefeated as well but has struggled a little more than it did last season. The Chiefs got off to a less impressive start against the Houston Texans in Week 1 and had to come from behind to just edge out the Los Angeles Chargers — who started their rookie quarterback after a last-minute injury to starter Tyrod Taylor — in overtime.

While it’s tough to bet against Patrick Mahomes, Baltimore looks like one of the only teams capable enough to beat him and the Chiefs this season. And if you believe they’ll do it by more than a field goal, the Ravens’ odds are in your favor, with a $100 bet returning $91 if they beat the spread.

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