Michigan State Football: 5 bold predictions for Rutgers battle in Week 13

1. Michigan State covers the spread

When you look at the spread, you’re led to wonder what Las Vegas sees in this Michigan State offense that no one else does.

Michigan State is favored by around 28 points and there are many around the fan base who don’t believe this team can even reach 28 by themselves. The Spartans will, however, break the 30-point mark and hold the Scarlet Knights’ offense in check, covering the healthy spread.

The Spartans haven’t been good bets all year long thanks to this lack of offensive output, but that’ll change against the worst team in the conference which also possesses a horrid defense. The Scarlet Knights allow 409 total yards per game, but the Spartans will surpass that and send the seniors out on a high note.

Rocky Lombardi’s big day won’t go unnoticed, either. He’ll finally get back on track and shut down the talk of the quarterback position being a negative this season — we all know it’s deeper than that.

Michigan State will ground-and-pound and Lombardi will have a career game, leading to a 35-3 victory on Saturday evening.