On the whole, Mel Tucker is judged to be the perfect fit for Michigan State. Tucker arrived at Michigan State two years ago and took over a flamed-out program. Of major concern was that the Spartans were missing quality players. But Tucker refused to make College Football betting excuses. He demanded excellence and full effort at all times. To summarize, Tucker led MSU to a 10-2 season in 2021. Additionally, he beat hated Michigan for the second consecutive season. Such success made Tucker a hot property for the coaching carousel. And that turned into a blockbuster new deal.
Michigan State Spartans vs. Pitt Panthers Peach Bowl Information
| Date and Time: | Thursday, December 30, 2021, 7 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Mercedes Benz Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia. |
| Michigan State vs. Pitt TV Coverage: | ESPN |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Pittsburgh U | +1 (-110) | 60 (-110) | -103 |  |
| Michigan State | -1 (-110) | 60 (-110) | -117 | |
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Michigan State Spartans vs. Pitt Panthers SBG Odds Overview
Although they won the ACC Championship, Pitt is not a major sportsbook brand. Especially compared to Michigan State. Everyone remembers Michigan State’s thrilling win over Michigan earlier this season. And then Pitt is something of a surprise team in an ACC that Clemson usually dominates. Wise Guys believe that Michigan State is a team that should be the favorite.
Michigan State Spartans Team Overview
Last time out, Michigan State beat Penn State 30-27 as a 3.5-point home favorite. The Nittany Lions and Spartans cleared the total of 51.5. Michigan State is 10-2 straight up, 8-2-2 against the spread, and 7-5 over/under. Overall, CFB metrics show MSU ranks 40th for total offense and 40th for scoring offense. While on defense, the Spartans rank 117th overall and 61st for points allowed.
As a result of such success, Michigan State signed Tucker for ten years and $95 million. The threat of losing him to another program was a real threat. Overall, Tucker will be paid an average annual salary of $9.5 million.
Pitt Panthers Team Overview
Last week Pitt beat Wake Forest 45-21 in the ACC Championship Game as 3.5-point favorites. The game went under the total of 74.5. As a result, Pitt is 11-2 straight up, 10-3 against the spread, and 8-5 over/under. The Panthers rank 5th in the nation for total offense and 3rd for scoring offense. Defensively, Pitt ranks 39th overall and 43rd for points allowed.
On the whole, quarterback Kenny Pickett is a Heisman Trophy candidate and rewrote most Pitt passing records.
Michigan State Spartans vs. Pitt Panthers vs. The Line
- Michigan State has covered six of their previous eight games
- The Spartans are 4-1 to the over in their last five outings
- Michigan State is 2-4 on the board in December
- The Spartans are 4-1 straight up as underdogs
- Pitt has paid in eight of its last ten games
- The Panthers are 14-6 over the total
- Pitt is 1-7 straight up against the Big Ten Conference
- Pitt is 1-5 to the under in December
- The Panthers got the cash in 12 of their last 15 as chalk
Michigan State Spartans vs. Pitt Panthers SBG Free Picks
Wise Guys are looking at Michigan State’s 130th ranked pass defense. Especially going up against Pitt’s record-setting quarterback Kenny Pickett. On the whole, that matchup should be the College Football Betting difference for Pitt.
Michigan State vs. Pitt SBG Best Bet: Pitt Panthers.