College Football Odds Week 8: Michigan vs Michigan State Lines, Spreads, Betting Trends

Patrick Everson Sports Betting Expert

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Week 8 of college football in the Big 10 showcases a state rivalry as Michigan makes the short trip to Michigan State. Betting odds see the Wolverines as 24.5-point home favorites against the Spartans. Coverage begins from Spartan Stadium on Saturday, October 21 at 7:30 p.m. ET on NBC.

Here's everything you need to know about the college football odds for Week 8 Michigan vs Michigan State: the opening lines, spreads, betting trends and more. Check back regularly for updates and use our BetMGM bonus code to get the most out of your action.

No. 2 Michigan vs Michigan State Odds

• Opening point spread: Michigan -24.5
• Opening moneyline: Michigan -3500/Michigan State +1350
• Opening total: Over/Under 48.5 points scored
• Time: 7:30 p.m. ET Saturday (NBC)

UPDATE 6:30 P.M. ET SATURDAY: Michigan is up to -25.5 at BetMGM Nevada, up a point from the -24.5 opener.

"Tickets and money 2/1 on Michigan," BetMGM Nevada's Scott Shelton said.

The total fell from 48.5 to 47.5 to 46.5. However, ticket count is 6/1 and money 2/1 on the Over.

"Sharp play on Under 47.5," Shelton said.

UPDATE 5:30 P.M. ET THURSDAY: Michigan inched from -24.5 to -24 Tuesday at PointsBet, and the number hasn't moved since. Spread tickets and money are both running 3/1 on the big favorite Wolverines.

The total is down 2 points to 46, with stops at 47 and 46.5 Wednesday. Still, ticket count is beyond 9/1 and money 5/1-plus on the Over.

UPDATE 2:30 P.M. ET MONDAY: Michigan (7-0 SU/3-3-1 ATS) is on a three-game spread-covering streak, despite hefty spreads every week. The Wolverines blasted Indiana 52-7 giving 33 points at home in Week 7.

Meanwhile, Michigan State is on a four-game SU slide. The Spartans (2-4 SU/3-2-1 ATS) blew a 24-6 lead at Rutgers in Week 7, giving up 21 fourth-quarter points in a 27-24 loss as 4-point road underdogs.

TwinSpires is stable at Michigan -24.5, with 62% of early bets/60% of early money on the Wolverines.

"Light handle so far, but we're expecting to need Michigan State in this one by kickoff," Lucas said.

The total crept from 48.5 to 48, with 52% of tickets/58% of money on the Under.

Click here for Vegas Insider senior reporter Patrick Everson's full College Football Odds Week 8 Report containing spreads, lines, and trends for every Top 25 matchup.

Patrick Everson

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