Michigan State vs. Pitt odds, prediction, betting trends for Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl

No. 10 Michigan State meets No. 12 Pitt in the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl on Dec. 30 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET. Pitt won the ACC championship this season, but quarterback Kenny Pickett won't play because he's preparing for the 2022 NFL Draft. Michigan state enjoyed an impressive turnaround under second-year coach Mel Tucker. The Spartans will be without Doak Walker Award winner Kenneth Walker III.

Michigan State is playing Pitt in the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl. Michigan State's spread is 2.5, over/under is 57 and the moneyline is 144.

Pitt is a 3.5-point favorite for Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl. Michigan State is 3-5 ATS as favorites this season. The Spartans were 3 of their 5 games against the underdogs.

Pitt's offense will be without Mark Whipple, who resigned to take the same position at Nebraska. Michigan State's Jordan Walker accounted for 33.2% of the offensive production this season. Payton Thorne (2,886 yards, 24 TDs, 9 INTs) will air it out more against a Pitt defense that allowed 257.4 passing yards per game.

Both teams were penalized too much this season. Michigan State ranked 112th in the FBS with 66.3 penalty yards per game. Pitt ranked 66th with 65.5 penaltyyards per games.

Pitt wins the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl on a last-minute drive. Patti will be the focus for Pitt. Michigan State's last minute drive falls short.

Pitt defeated Michigan State 30-27 in the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl.