Michigan State Spartans defeat Michigan Wolverines 15-6: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks
Sat, Nov 7, 2026 · NCAAF · Michigan State Spartans 15, Michigan Wolverines 6
The Michigan State Spartans beat the Michigan Wolverines 15-6 on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at Michigan Stadium. The Michigan State Spartans covered the spread as 14-point underdogs. The game went under the closing total of 39.5, with 21 points combined. AiQ's moneyline pick in this game lost.
Michigan State Spartans vs. Michigan Wolverines final score and game recap
Neither team had scored after the first quarter. The Michigan State Spartans led 6-0 at halftime. They outscored the Michigan Wolverines 9-6 in the second half.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Alessio Milivojevic (Michigan State Spartans): 21/32 passing for 188 yards, 0 touchdowns, 0 interceptions.
- Chrishon McCray (Michigan State Spartans): 6 catches for 92 yards.
- Bryson Kuzdzal (Michigan Wolverines): 9 carries for 49 yards.
- Tommy Carr (Michigan Wolverines): 14/26 passing for 138 yards, 0 touchdowns, 2 interceptions.
Who covered the spread in Michigan State Spartans vs. Michigan Wolverines?
The Michigan State Spartans covered the spread as 14-point underdogs and won outright, by 9 points.
The spread opened at Michigan Wolverines -13.5 and closed at Michigan Wolverines -14.
Did Michigan State Spartans vs. Michigan Wolverines go over or under the total?
The game went under: 21 points combined against a closing total of 39.5, under by 18.5. 6 of the 21 points came in the first half.
The total opened and closed at 39.5.
How did AiQ's Michigan State Spartans vs. Michigan Wolverines predictions do?
AiQ's moneyline pick in this game lost.
- Moneyline: the Michigan Wolverines to win at -600, a loss (-$100 on a $100 bet).
Michigan State Spartans vs. Michigan Wolverines game prop results: first half, team totals and first quarter
AiQ does not pick game props. This is how the sportsbook markets settled.
- First-half moneyline: Michigan State Spartans won the first half, paying +330.
- Michigan State Spartans team total 12.5: the over, paying -122, with 15 scored.
- First-quarter moneyline: the first quarter was tied, so bets were refunded.
- First-half total 19.5: the under, paying +102, with 6 points scored.
- First-quarter total 7.5: the under, paying -154, with 0 points scored.
- Michigan Wolverines team total 27.5: the under, paying -128, with 6 scored.
- First-half spread: Michigan State Spartans +7 covered, paying -105.
Michigan State Spartans vs. Michigan Wolverines odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Michigan State Spartans at +470 and the Michigan Wolverines at -650. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Michigan Wolverines a 83% favorite. The Michigan State Spartans won as the underdog at +470: $470 profit on a $100 bet. On AiQ's moneyline pick, the Michigan Wolverines, the best price before the game was -590 at Caesars: priced near fair (−0.4% value).
The spread moved toward the Michigan Wolverines between the open and the close, and the Michigan State Spartans covered.
Michigan State Spartans and Michigan Wolverines betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Michigan State Spartans 3-6 in the 2026 regular season (2-3 at home, 1-3 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 5 of 9 games with a closing line on file, with 1 push. Their games went over the closing total 2 times and under 7 times.
This result left the Michigan Wolverines 5-4 in the 2026 regular season (4-3 at home, 1-1 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 3 of 9 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 2 times and under 7 times.
What's next for Michigan State Spartans and Michigan Wolverines?
Next for the Michigan State Spartans: the Washington Huskies at home on Saturday, November 14, 2026. Next for the Michigan Wolverines: at the Oregon Ducks on Saturday, November 14, 2026.