Friday Night College Football Pick: Boise State vs. Michigan State
By ATSSportsline.com
EAST LANSING, MI (ATS Consultants) - No. 13 Michigan State looks to avoid a season-opening upset to No. 24 Boise State on Friday as the two meet at 8PM ET from Spartan Stadium.
Boise State was 12-1 overall in 2011 and 5-8 against the spread. The Broncos were actually stronger on the road then they were at home, going 4-2 ATS on the road. Michigan State was 11-3 overall in 2011 and 10-4 against the spread. The Spartans were 5-2 ATS at home and 7-3 ATS in games played on grass.
Odds: The oddsmakers have Michigan State as a 7-point favorite at home against Boise State on Friday night. The over/under odds for the game have been set at 46.5 points
Line Movement: Opening odds had Michigan State favored by 6.5 points. From there, the spread quickly moved to MSU -7 and hasn’t changed since.
Public Betting: Of the wagers that have been placed on this game, 70% are going on Michigan State -7 points against Boise State at home. Be sure to click on the public betting link to get the latest odds and betting percentages.
COLLEGE FOOTBALL FREE PICK: Boise State is 8-0 ATS away in the first half of the season. Boise State has to replace Kellen Moore, record-setting quarterback. But Michigan State has the same issue with replacing Kirk Cousins. Junior Joe Southwick will take over for Moore. In 16 career games, he’s gone 40 of 54 for 400 yards. The system stays the same and that’s a good thing for the Broncos because dynamic head coach Chris Peterson is still coaching. Boise State has won their last 6 opener SU for a reason. And they included the likes of Georgia, Virginia Tech and Oregon. Michigan State will have to rely on their defense and running game with the loss of Cousins and WR B.J. Cunningham. Boise covers this one.
COLLEGE FOOTBALL FREE PICK: BOISE STATE +7
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