Michigan Vs. MSU Sports Betting: History Shows Spartans At +22.5

Michigan and Michigan State are playing their annual rivalry game this weekend. Michigan leads the series 71-38-5. The Spartans have dominated the rivalry since 2008, winning 10 of 14 games. Sports bettors are offering a value of +22.5 for the game.

Michigan and Michigan State play each other this weekend. The game is a rivalry game. Michigan is the favorite. Sports books have increased the betting line to 22.5 points. The history of the game shows it's a competitive game with close margins.

73 percent of all bets on Michigan-MSU point spread have been placed on the Spartans. 97 percent on Green and White side. Sports books move lines to balance bets and protect their books' interests. Michigan vs. Michigan State is exhibiting a phenomenon known as reverse line movement. The opening -21.5 number for Michigan should have fallen to -22. 5. However, the money has been bet on MSU. It would make sense for the sports books to change the line in a way that would improve Michigan's value. They would be more likely to take an undefeated Top Five team playing at home to cover if the spread were smaller.

Michigan is 4-3 ATS this season, while Michigan State is 3-4. Since 2008, Michigan is 2-12 AATS in matchups with Michigan, whereas Michigan has 12-2 ATC. Michigan vs. MSU is also 6-1 AET in Ann Arbor.

Michigan and Michigan State have played each other for 75 years. The last time Michigan won by more than three points, it was in 2019. This year's Michigan team is probably better than the previous one. Michigan is 3-4 and MSU is at 3.5. Sports betting is about playing trends and statistics that are proven to be replicable.