Offers Verified By Our ExpertsHow to Bet on Michigan State Football
Be sure to check out our reviews on each of the top Michigan online sportsbooks. After you’ve found a sports betting site that suits your betting preferences, click on the link to be directed to its website. Find the “register” section to initiate the sign-up process.
Next, select a password and username for your personal account. You will also be asked to enter the last four digits of your Social Security number and verify proof of your address. Once you have been verified and your sports betting account has been created, you can begin making deposits.
Most sportsbooks will ask for a copy of your driver’s license or passport to verify your identity. Once you have made your first deposit, you’re ready to begin wagering on Michigan State football.
Types of Bets for Michigan State Football
Prop Bets
Team prop bets are more common in college football than the individual player props you see in the NFL. College props for single games typically include the Over-Under for how many points a team will score in a game. For Michigan State, the team total points could be set at 24.5 for a matchup against Illinois, and bettors can wager on if they will score more or less than 24 by taking the over or under.
Moneyline
Placing a moneyline bet is simply picking who will win the game. Moneyline odds revolve around $100. If Michigan State is favored against Purdue at -140, then a Spartans bettor will net $100 for every $140 wagered. But if someone wanted to take underdog Purdue at +125, then every $100 bet on the Boilermakers would return $125.
Futures
With Michigan State an up-and-coming program, expect long betting odds for most future bets on the Spartans. Futures are bets based on the outcome of a season. Some examples of Michigan State futures include making the College Football Playoff, winning the national championship or the Big Ten title. No Spartan has ever won the Heisman Trophy, but the Heisman is one of the individual future wagers players can bet on in Michigan.
Spreads
Betting on the point spread is one of the most common forms of wagering for single games. When wagering on a point spread, the favorite must win by that many points for the bet to be a winner, whereas an underdog can lose by the spread number. For example, if Michigan State is favored by -6 against Indiana, the Spartans need to win by seven. On the other side of the spread, Indiana can lose by five or less for the bet to cash.
Totals
A totals betting line is an over/under bet on how many points will be scored by the two teams combined in a game. For instance, if the total in a Michigan State game against Maryland was set at 52.5, an “Over” bettor wins if the teams combine for 53 points or more. An “Under” bettor cashes if the total is 52 or less.
Teasers
If players are looking for more favorable college football odds on multiple games, then teasers are an option. Teasing multiple games together works in a similar fashion as parlays, except teasers allow for more generous lines depending on how many points you decide to tease. If you settle on a six-point teaser and want to bet on Michigan State at +5 and Ohio State at -12, then a six-point teaser would make the new lines Michigan State +11 and Ohio State -6. But both parts of the wager must cover the new spread for the bet to win. The more teams you tease, the higher the odds become.
Live Betting
Live betting allows bettors to wager on the game as it happens. Sportsbooks update the odds in real-time based on the score, field position, time remaining in the game and down and distance. If you want to back a big Michigan State comeback, you can do that by placing a live bet. The odds are constantly refreshed using an algorithm set in place by the sportsbook.
Online Sports Betting Tips For Michigan State Football
Line Shopping
Line shopping will give you a better chance to succeed over the course of a college football season, and with numerous sportsbooks available to players in Michigan, bettors will be able to freely shop for the best Michigan State odds. The Spartans could be -3 on one sportsbook in its contest with the Rutgers Scarlet Knights, but -2 on another. Getting a point on a key number could be the difference between a winning and losing bet. Pick two to three sportsbooks with Michigan State betting options and monitor each throughout the week to see if you can grab the best number for your bet.
Specialize in One Conference
With over 100 college teams and numerous conferences, it can be easy to become overwhelmed with the number of games happening on a given Saturday. What we recommend is specializing in a particular conference and focus your research there. You’ll be able to find more value by sticking to one conference instead of diverting your attention across the college football landscape. Some smaller conferences can offer more favorable college football odds because fewer people bet them.
If you are betting on Michigan State games, study the other teams within the Big Ten. Then, you’ll be properly educated to make your Michigan State wagers with confidence.
Bankroll Management
Making it through the course of a college football season requires a disciplined bankroll. Bankroll management will help you deal with any losing streaks you may suffer. To set up your own bankroll, first choose a standard wagering unit. These units can vary from player to player, but typically, a bigger bankroll will have larger units. There is no set rule as to what percentage size a unit should be, but it should be low enough to withstand any losing streak.
For example, if a player’s bankroll is $5,000 and they decide to wager 1% for each bet, that would mean the standard unit is $50. For a bankroll of $1,000, a unit would be $10.
Streaming Michigan State Football Games
Each Michigan State football game is streamed online by the broadcast affiliate televising the game. All Michigan State games can be streamed on the ESPN Network, FOX Sports and Big Ten Network.
Author
Bryce covers sports betting and gaming for BetMichigan.com, along with other Midwest states. He joined BetMichigan.com after spending the last nine years covering high school and college sports throughout Michigan. His favorite sports to gamble on are football, basketball, baseball and Formula 1.
