Wisconsin vs. Michigan State Pick
When it comes to the big showdown in the Big Ten in Week 5 between No. 24 Michigan State and No. 11 Wisconsin, which is the team to pick? Let’s take a closer look.
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Oddsmakers from online sportsbook SBGGLOBAL have made Wisconsin 2-point road favorites against the Spartans while the over/under has been set at 53 for the game.
Any time a game has a 2-point spread, you are essentially making a pick on which team you believe will win straight up. In this game, the key comes down to the line of scrimmage. Both teams will look to run the ball and control the clock. When this happens, the pick tends to favor the team that can throw the ball more effectively.
When it comes down to quarterbacks, I favor Kirk Cousins over Scott Tolzien. The Spartans averaged 269 yards through the air last season when the running game struggled, so the team has the ability to look down field. Tolzien had a touchdown-interception ratio of 16-to-11 last season and is not know for his playmaking ability. Add to that that the Badgers have an inexperienced defensive line, and we see the Spartans have more success on offense, which is why we are making a pick of MSU plus the points.
Backing up our pick is also the emotional boost the team should have with Mark Dantonio returning to the team this week. The Spartans’ emotions should be running high and the team should be pumped to get their biggest win since beating No. 10 Notre Dame in 2005.
OUR COLLEGE FOOTBALL WEEK 5 PICK: MICHIGAN STATE +2
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