Michigan State (2-0) vs Prairie View (0-0)
Game Info: Saturday, September 14, 2024 at 3:30 pm (Spartan Stadium)
Betting Odds: Michigan State -40.5 / Prairie View +40.5 --- Over/Under: Click Here for the Latest Odds
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The Prairie View A&M Panthers and the Michigan State Spartans meet Saturday in college football action from Spartan Stadium. Here’s a Prairie View A&M vs Michigan State prediction. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best Prairie View A&M vs Michigan State pick. We will examine:
The Prairie View A&M Panthers' recent form and player performance
The Michigan State Spartans' recent form and player performance
Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Prairie View A&M Panthers
Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Michigan State Spartans
Recent betting trends in games played between Prairie View A&M and Michigan State
A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for the Prairie View A&M vs Michigan State game
Prairie View A&M Panthers Betting Preview
Prairie View kicked off their campaign with a matchup versus Texas Southern. The Panthers gave up points in every quarter during a 27-9 loss. Cameron Peters threw for 111 yards on 10-of-20 passing. Shemar Savage caught six balls for 105 yards to lead the receiving corps.
The Panthers played Northwestern State last weekend. In that matchup, Prairie View trailed 14-10 after the first quarter. The Panthers came back strong though, ultimately powering out a 37-31 win. Peters had 280 pass yards, two TDs, and two picks. Savage was tops in receiving again on six grabs for 133 yards and a score.
Michigan State Spartans Betting Preview
Over on the Michigan State side, their 2024 year began with a matchup against Florida Atlantic. The Spartans were up 16-3 by halftime and held on for the win 16-10. Aidan Chiles threw for 114 yards and a pair of interceptions. Kay’Ron Adams topped the rushers with 101 yards and a score.
In the Maryland game on Saturday, Michigan State went into the final quarter tied 17-17. The Spartans outscored the Terrapins 10-7 from there to secure a 27-24 thriller. Chiles had 363 yards, three touchdowns and three interceptions. Nick Marsh dominated with eight catches for 194 yards and a TD.
Why the Michigan State Spartans will win
- Michigan State has won each of its last four games against non-AP-ranked teams.
Why the Prairie View A&M Panthers will win
- Michigan State has failed to cover the spread in three of its last four games in September.
Total Points Facts
- Five of Michigan State's last six games against non-conference opponents at Spartan Stadium have gone UNDER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- Michigan State ranks T17th among FBS teams for Q2 opponent points per game this season (1.5).
- Michigan State ranks T38th among FBS teams for Q2 points per game this season (12.0).
Prairie View A&M vs Michigan State Prediction
I’m probably going to lean toward Michigan State but I'm not touching it. It's a hefty line. The Spartans' offense looked pretty good overall in the Maryland win but shot themselves in the proverbial foot several times along the way. Michigan State had 493 total yards in that one with 7.1 yards per play and 26 first downs but also had three picks. The 10 penalties (out of 19 total) and 11-of-17 on third downs allowed by the defense didn’t help either.
Still, Michigan State should be able to handle Prairie View without any difficulty. The Panthers posted a pretty gutsy road win versus an 0-2 Northwestern State team last weekend, however, they’ll likely get lost in the Spartan Stadium mayhem early here.
Andrew’s Pick Michigan State Spartans -40.5
AUTHOR: Andrew Jett
Mitch's Take...
