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The Michigan State Spartans faced a defeat in their last game and will now take on Illinois Fighting Illini on Saturday (November 5). Both teams are part of the Big Ten Conference, East and West respectively.
Illini is on a six-game winning streak at the moment, on top in the West, and ready to make it their seventh consecutive win. They will host the Spartans at the Memorial Stadium, located in Champaign, Illinois.
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Michigan State Spartans vs. Illinois Fighting Illini: Match Details
Fixture: Michigan State Spartans @ Illinois Fighting Illini
Date & Time: Saturday, November 5, 03:30 p.m EDT
Venue: Memorial Stadium, Champaign, Illinois
The start to the season for the Michigan State Spartans was a very positive one. They won their opening two games of the season, their first against Western MI (35-13) and their second against Akron (52-0). The Spartans then lost four games in a row.
Washington became the first team to defeat MI State 39-28, followed by another loss to Minnesota (34-7), to Maryland (27-14), and to Ohio State (49-20). Michigan returned to winning ways by defeating Wisconsin (34-28) in overtime but lost in their final outing against the Michigan Wolverines (29-7). Now they have a tough task at hand to defeat Illinois, who look unstoppable at the moment.
The #14 Illinois Fighting Illini have lost only a single game so far this season. They faced that defeat in their second game against the Indiana Hoosiers (23-20). Other than that, the team has simply been magnificent. Their game against Iowa was probably one of the lowest scoring games ever, which they won (9-6). The team looks good and their defense has been solid.
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Michigan State Spartans vs. Illinois Fighting Illini: Betting Odds
Michigan State Spartans vs. Illinois Fighting Illini: Pick
Pat Bryant has been sensational for Illinois so far this season. The wide receiver has been a constant with his performances for the team. He has already recorded a total of 371 receiving yards, along with 25 receptions and 2 TDs.
His numbers seem to be improving with every game he plays. Against a struggling Michigan side, Bryant can easily look to carry his form forward.
Pick: Illinois Fighting Illini -17 (-110)
Spartans vs. Illini: Prediction
Surprisingly, the Michigan State Spartans have a 3-2 lead over Illinois Fighting Illini in the last 5 games they have played against each other. However, the last game dates back to 2019 when Illini won.
They are a much stronger side now and are having a great season. The home team have a massive advantage and are clear favorites to win the game.
Prediction: Illinois Total Points Over 28.5 (-115)
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