The 21st-ranked Michigan State Spartans will look to avoid a big upset and cover the high spread when they take on the in-state rival Central Michigan Chippewas on Saturday. Now, with both teams looking to improve on their respective Week 4 wins, let’s find out where the best NCAA Football Week 5 lines value lies in this matchup.
Why should you bet on the 21st-ranked Spartans in Week 5? Well, because they’re a legitimate powerhouse that has way more talent than Central Michigan. The Spartans are also playing at home, so there’s that as well.
Michigan State picked up a 35-21 win over Indiana last weekend while easily covering the spread as a 5.5-point road favorite on week after getting upset by Arizona State. Quarterback Brian Lewerke threw two TD passes, added the first catch of his career and made a sweet pitch to kicker Matt Coghlin for a 6-yard scoring run in the win. The Spartans had to overcome two interceptions by Lewerke and two lost fumbles to get the win.
The Spartans needed some trick plays and a 69-yard interception return for a score from Shakur Brown to get the win against a Hoosiers team that just wouldn’t fold.
“I felt like this would be the time and I told our guys `don’t be surprised if we fake one,'” coach Mark Dantonio said. “I don’t want to let them down too often, so that’s what we did.”
Central Michigan Chippewas (1-3) at No. 21 Michigan State Spartans (2-1)
When: Saturday, September 29, 2018 at 12:00 PM ET Where: Spartan Stadium TV: FS1 Radio: Central Michigan / Michigan State Live Stream: FoxSportsGo NCAA Football Week 5 Odds: Michigan State -28.5 / Total: 46.5We’re coming East Lansing… Ready to make a STATEment!#FireUpChips #BeatState pic.twitter.com/qnBkRykhiP
— CMU Football (@CMU_Football) September 26, 2018
Weather Forecast
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- Wind: 6 mph WNW
- Cloud Cover: 18%
- Type of Stadium: Open
Why Bet On Central Michigan?
Why should you bet on the Chippewas in Week 5? Because they’re getting a ton of points and Michigan State has already been beaten once this season. After dropping their first two games of the season, Central Michigan shut down Maine en route to a convincing 17-5 win last weekend as an 8-point home favorite. Quarterback Tommy Lazzaro completed just 7 of 16 passes for 82 yards with one touchdown and one interception while adding a rushing score in his first start and the Chippewas forced two interceptions in the win.Why Bet On Michigan State?
Why should you bet on the 21st-ranked Spartans in Week 5? Well, because they’re a legitimate powerhouse that has way more talent than Central Michigan. The Spartans are also playing at home, so there’s that as well.
Michigan State picked up a 35-21 win over Indiana last weekend while easily covering the spread as a 5.5-point road favorite on week after getting upset by Arizona State. Quarterback Brian Lewerke threw two TD passes, added the first catch of his career and made a sweet pitch to kicker Matt Coghlin for a 6-yard scoring run in the win. The Spartans had to overcome two interceptions by Lewerke and two lost fumbles to get the win.
The Spartans needed some trick plays and a 69-yard interception return for a score from Shakur Brown to get the win against a Hoosiers team that just wouldn’t fold.
“I felt like this would be the time and I told our guys `don’t be surprised if we fake one,'” coach Mark Dantonio said. “I don’t want to let them down too often, so that’s what we did.”
Central Michigan vs Michigan State NCAA Football Week 5 Betting Trends
- Central Michigan is 8-2 ATS in its last 10 games
- Central Michigan is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
- The total has gone OVER in 7 of Central Michigan’s last 10 games
- Michigan State is 8-3 ATS in its last 11 games at home
- Michigan State is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of Michigan State’s last 5 games
