Michigan St. Spartans vs Michigan Wolverines Betting Picks & Predictions
Michigan will beat Michigan State, with a projected score of Michigan 27, Michigan State 13. Carr’s efficient passing and rushing against Rutgers, backed by Michigan’s strong defensive second half, give the Wolverines the clearest recent case. Neither Michigan -14 (-110) nor the 39.5-point total offers a convincing betting edge, so the official recommendation is Pass with low forecast confidence.
Michigan St. Spartans vs Michigan Wolverines prediction and best bet
Michigan is the pick to win this Nov. 7 rivalry game, but asking the Wolverines to cover two touchdowns is a separate decision. Their 28-21 victory at Rutgers featured productive offense and an impressive defensive finish. It also exposed mistakes that matter when laying Michigan -14 (-110): two missed field goals and 90 penalty yards.
The forecast is Michigan 27, Michigan State 13, exactly a 14-point margin. That would produce a spread push, not a winning favorite ticket. Michigan State’s bye supplies a preparation advantage in the schedule, while its scoring outlook is less clear. Pass is the official best bet; Michigan’s recent performance supports the winner more strongly than either betting market.
Odds, game time and how to watch
Game: Michigan State at Michigan, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026, in college football.
Venue: Michigan Stadium, Ann Arbor, Michigan. Streaming: Peacock.
Michigan record: 4-3 overall, 2-3 in Big Ten play. Series streak: Michigan has won four consecutive meetings. Michigan State enters following a bye.
SportsJaw odds: Michigan St. Spartans +13 (-110); Michigan Wolverines -13 (-108). Moneyline: Michigan St. Spartans +425; Michigan Wolverines -590. Total: Over 39.5 (-110); Under 39.5 (-110).