It’s been an okay first season at Michigan State under Jonathan Smith, but they’re only 4-6 and have to win its last two home games to go bowling - Rutgers is up next.
The Spartans are on a three-game losing streak, but outside of Boston College all of the six losses are acceptable. Now get these last two wins.
Purdue is having a disaster year. It had one great late run in a wild loss to Illinois, and hung around with Northwestern, and hasn’t been close against anyone else.
But as bad as this year has been - no wins over FBS teams - it can end Michigan State’s season with a win, and somehow shocking Indiana would mean everything.
Michigan State's Aidan Chiles and the offense takes the field before the game against Indiana on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing.
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Purdue vs Michigan State: How to Watch and Game Preview
Date: Friday, November 22, 2024
Game Time: 8:00 pm ET
How To Watch: FOX
Venue: Spartan Stadium, East Lansing, MI
Teams: Michigan State (4-6), Purdue (1-9)
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Why Purdue Will Win
Michigan State isn’t scoring.
Granted, it’s playing a killer of strong teams - it’s been on a KILLER of a schedule run in the Big Ten - but it’s having a tough time keeping things moving and turnovers are always an issue.
There weren’t any giveaways against Illinois, but the O turned it over 18 times on the year and Purdue needs to make a few breaks.
The passing game has to get going. The offense cranked up against Indiana State, and was good in the close losses to Illinois and Northwestern. Throw well, stay in it, and …
Why Michigan State Will Win
Ohio State, Oregon, Iowa, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois. That’s the Michigan State Big Ten run after getting Maryland early on - there’s a reason why the team isn’t putting up big offensive numbers.
Purdue’s defense is one of the worst in the nation at stopping third down plays, it gives up 39 points per game, and worst of all for a game like this, there aren’t any takeaways.
Yes, Michigan State has turnover problems at times, but Purdue has forced five takeaways on the season. It’s possible to keep it simple here and be okay.
Purdue vs Michigan State: Who Will Win?
Michigan State will finally get an easy win.
The offense will be balanced with the running game taking over early on, Aidan Chiles won’t take any chances, and the Spartans will overcome a decent Purdue passing day with a few good scoring marches in the first half to take control.
Purdue vs Michigan State Prediction, Betting Lines
Prediction: Michigan State 31, Purdue 17
Line: Michigan State -13.5, o/u: 48.5
ATS Confidence out of 5: 3.5
Must See Rating: 2
Experts Picks: Purdue at Michigan State
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