The Western Michigan Broncos (0-0) visit the Michigan State Spartans (0-0) at Spartan Stadium on Friday, August 29, 2025.
The Spartans are expected to win by at least two touchdowns (currently -21) versus the Broncos. The over/under for this game is 49.5 points.
Read on for our betting primer for this this contest between the Spartans and the Broncos, and uncover all of our expert picks here, too!
Odds to Cover
Bet $20, Payout $38.02
Michigan State -21 vs. Western Michigan
Michigan State vs. Western Michigan betting lines
- Spread favorite: Spartans (-21)
- Moneyline: Spartans (-1639), Broncos (+914)
- Total: 49.5 points
- TV Channel: FOX Sports 1
- Live Stream: Fubo
Michigan State vs. Western Michigan betting info and stats
- Michigan State was 4-8-0 against the spread last season.
- Michigan State went winless ATS (0-1) when playing as at least 21-point favorites last season.
- In 12 Michigan State games last year, six hit the over.
- Western Michigan covered the spread five times in 13 games last year.
- Western Michigan won once ATS (1-1) as underdogs of 21 points or more last year.
- In 13 Western Michigan games last year, seven of them hit the over.
Michigan State vs. Western Michigan key players
Michigan State Spartans
- Aidan Chiles’ previous season stat line: 2,415 passing yards (201.3 per game), 192-for-324 (59.3%), 13 touchdowns and 12 picks. He also ran for 234 yards on 96 carries with three rushing TDs.
- Kay’Ron Lynch-Adams churned out 649 rushing yards (54.1 per game) and two touchdowns last year.
- Nate Carter put up 499 rushing yards on 116 carries and five touchdowns last season. He also made a mark receiving with 18 catches for 173 yards and two scores.
- Nick Marsh reeled in 41 catches for 649 yards (54.1 per game) while being targeted 63 times. He also scored three touchdowns.
- Montorie Foster Jr. produced last season, grabbing 46 passes for 588 yards and three touchdowns. He collected 49 receiving yards per game.
- Jack Velling grabbed 36 passes on 60 targets for 411 yards and one touchdown, compiling 34.3 receiving yards per game.
- Khris Bogle’s hard work last season produced a stat line of four sacks, six TFL and 29 tackles.
- Last season Jordan Turner averaged 54 tackles, eight TFL, three sacks, and two interceptions.
- Last season Charles Brantley had a huge stat line of three interceptions, 26 tackles, one TFL, and three passes defended.
Western Michigan Broncos
- Hayden Wolff threw for 2,408 yards and 18 touchdowns last season.
- Jaden Nixon compiled 921 rushing yards and 12 touchdowns on the ground during last year’s campaign.
- Jalen Buckley rushed for 683 yards and nine touchdowns last season.
- Kenneth Womack averaged 45.4 yards on 3.2 receptions per game and compiled one receiving touchdown in 2024.
- Anthony Sambucci grabbed three touchdowns and had 412 receiving yards (37.5 ypg) in 2024.
- Blake Bosma grabbed 37 passes on his way to 403 receiving yards and six touchdowns a season ago.
- Last year Corey Walker racked up 5.5 sacks, five TFL and 30 tackles.
- Donald Willis had an impactful defensive performance last season with 76 tackles, three TFL, and one sack.
- Tate Hallock came up with four interceptions in addition to 59 tackles, four TFL, and four passes defended a year ago.
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