The Michigan State Spartans (4-4, 2-3 Big Ten) host the 13th-ranked Indiana Hoosiers (8-0, 5-0) this Saturday afternoon in a Big Ten Conference matchup. Michigan State is coming off a 24-17 road loss to the Michigan Wolverines in Week 9. Quarterback Aidan Chiles completed 17-of-23 passes for 189 yards and 1 touchdown in the game. Running back Nate Carter carried the ball 19 times for 118 yards and 1 touchdown.
Indiana is coming off a home win against the Washington Huskies in Week 9, beating them 31-17. Quarterback Tayven Jackson completed 11 of 19 passes for 124 yards, 1 touchdown, and 1 interception. Running back Justice Ellison carried the ball 29 times for 123 yards and 1 touchdown.
Will Indiana remain perfect with another blowout win, or will the Spartans end put doubt in Indiana’s bid to challenge for the Big Ten title game?
Indiana Hoosiers vs. Michigan State Spartans Odds
| Team | Spread | Total | Money Line |
| Indiana Hoosiers | -7.5
-108 |
Over 51
-112 |
-290 |
| Michigan State Spartans | +7.5
-112 |
Under 51
-108 |
+235 |
| **Odds Subject to Change** | |||
Indiana Hoosiers vs. Michigan State Spartans Match Details
- Fixture: Indiana Hoosiers vs. Michigan State Spartans
- Date and Time: Saturday, November 2nd, 2024 at 3:30 PM ET
- Location: Spartan Stadium, East Lansing, Michigan
Key Stats
Indiana Hoosiers
The Indiana Hoosiers enter the game 8-0, averaging 46.50 points per game this season. Justice Ellison leads the team in rushing, averaging 79.63 yards per game with 9 touchdowns. Quarterback Kurtis Rourke is averaging 277.29 passing yards per game and is completing 74.60% of his passes. So far this season, he has thrown 15 touchdowns and 2 interceptions. Note that Rourke missed the game against Washington due to injury but could be good to go this weekend. If he is not, he will be replaced by Tayven Jackson, who is averaging 87.25 passing yards in four games and has 4 touchdowns with 1 interception.
Wide receiver Elijah Sarratt averages 73.75 receiving yards per game and has scored 3 touchdowns, while wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr is averaging 56.63 receiving yards per game and has 4 touchdowns. From a defensive standpoint, Indiana has 9 interceptions and 24 sacks. They are allowing 14.13 points per game.
Michigan State Spartans
The Spartans enter the game 4-4, averaging 21.0 points per game this season. Kay’Ron Lynch-Adams leads the team in rushing, averaging 57.38 yards per game with 2 touchdowns. Quarterback Aidan Chiles is averaging 207.13 passing yards per game and is completing 61.0% of his passes. So far this season, he has 7 touchdowns and 9 interceptions.
Wide receiver Nick Marsh averages 59.38 receiving yards per game and has scored 2 touchdowns, while wide receiver Montorie Foster Jr. is averaging 52.25 receiving yards per game and also has 2 touchdowns. From a defensive standpoint, Michigan State has 8 interceptions and 15 sacks. They are allowing 21.5 points per game.
Prediction
Indiana has been one of the pleasant surprises this season and that should continue on Saturday in their game against a below-average Michigan State team. The Hoosiers have won their 5 Big Ten games by an average of 24.6 points per game. They have dominated in every area of the game and even though Kurtis Rourke may not play in this game, backing the Hoosiers to win and cover will be our best bet.
Final Pick
Indiana Hoosiers -6.5 Alternate Spread (-138)
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