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Michigan State Spartans

Next game: the Michigan State Spartans host the Illinois Fighting Illini on Saturday 10 October. The market makes the Michigan State Spartans about a 4 in 10 chance to win, a fair price of about $2.24. See the game preview

Won-lost2-3
At home2-1
Points a game18.2
Last 5WWLLL
Next Game: vs Illinois Fighting Illini (Home) Sat 10 Oct, 3:30 PM ET Game preview ›

Today's Game Pick

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Illinois Fighting Illini at Michigan State Spartans
Under 49.5 total points
Under 49.5 Total Points
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Our numbers say this wins about 48 times in 100 · a $100 bet returns about $192 if it lands
You bet$10 If it wins$19.17 Odds-109
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Our model gives it about a 48% chance to land.

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Model updated Oct 10, 6:15AM UTC
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The Michigan State Spartans model is leaning the under in the Total Points market vs Illinois Fighting Illini.
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How the price moved

When prices opened: Illini about 6 in 10 to win. Now: about 6 in 10. About where it opened.

Best price and how much the bookies keep

Who wins
TeamMarket's chanceFair priceBest price
Illiniabout 6 in 10$1.80 (-125)$1.74 (-135)
Spartansabout 4 in 10$2.24 (+124)$2.20 (+120)

On this game the bookies keep about $4.50 of every $100 bet on who wins, going by the 19 books we check.

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Michigan State Spartans same game parlay

On game day

The model builds its Michigan State Spartans same game parlay on game day, once every market for the game is priced. Their next game is against Illinois Fighting Illini on Oct 10, 3:30 PM ET. Check back that morning and the ticket will be here.

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Michigan State Spartans schedule and results, 2026

Results and upcoming games
DateOpponentResultSpreadTotalGame
Sat 5 Sepvs Toledo RocketsW 30-20––Game page
Sat 12 Sepvs Eastern Michigan EaglesW 35-7Covered (favourite by 17.5)Under 49.5Game page
Sat 19 Sepat Notre Dame Fighting IrishL 10-27Covered (underdog by 29)Under 51.5Game page
Sat 26 Sepvs Nebraska CornhuskersL 13-31Missed (underdog by 5.5)Under 48.5Game page
Sat 3 Octat Wisconsin BadgersL 3-31Missed (underdog by 8.5)Under 43.5Game page
Sat 10 Octvs Illinois Fighting IlliniUpcoming · 3:30 PM ET––Preview
Sat 7 Novat Michigan WolverinesUpcoming · 11:00 AM ET–––

Spread and total are the main closing lines just before the start. Team results only; these are not Bet Better’s picks.

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Roster status
No players are currently listed OUT, day-to-day or questionable for this team.

Questions about the Michigan State Spartans

When do the Michigan State Spartans play next?

The Michigan State Spartans host the Illinois Fighting Illini on Saturday 10 October 2026.

Where can I see the Michigan State Spartans' next game preview?

Bet Better's Illinois Fighting Illini at Michigan State Spartans game page has the preview and the latest prices. Open the game page

About This Team

Michigan State Spartans are tracked by the Bet Better model across NCAAF games. Their next game is against Illinois Fighting Illini on Saturday 10 October. Use the data above to inform your NCAAF betting decisions for Michigan State Spartans.

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