Will Michigan State cover as large underdog vs. Purdue? 2/18/17

Michigan State vs. Purdue Prediction

Will Michigan State cover as a heavy road underdog today when the Spartans visit Purdue at 4:00PM ET?

According to oddsmakers from online sports book BetDSI, the Boilermakers are now 9.5-point home favorites over the Spartans after opening as a 9-point favorite. As for the total, the number hit the board at 141 and has been bet down to 140.5.

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The Spartans enter play having split over their last 10 games, both on the hardwood and at the betting window. They're 13-12 against the spread this season and 3-3 ATS on the road. As for the Boilermakers, they're 8-2 over their last 10 games and are 7-2-1 against the spread over that same stretch. They've also covered in 15 of their 22 lined games this season, including 9-3 at the betting window at home.

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OUR PREDICTION: The Spartans are a perfect 5-0 against the spread in their last five road games versus the Boilermakers and are 7-3 against the spread in their last 10 games overall against Purdue. The road team is also 6-0 against the spread in the last six meetings between these two teams while Michigan State has covered in 20 of its last 27 conference games.

 

SATURDAY COLLEGE BASKETBALL PREDICTION: MICHIGAN STATE SPARTANS +9.5