Michigan State vs. Indiana College Football Odds, Plays and Insights


Check out odds, insights and more in our betting preview for the Michigan State Spartans vs. Indiana Hoosiers college football matchup on October 16, 2021.

Oct 9, 2021; Piscataway, New Jersey, USA; Michigan State Spartans head coach Mel Tucker talks with an official during the first half against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at SHI Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

The No. 10 Michigan State Spartans (6-0, 0-0 Big Ten) visit the Indiana Hoosiers (2-3, 0-0 Big Ten) on Saturday, October 16, 2021 in matchup between Big Ten foes at Memorial Stadium. Indiana is a 4.5-point underdog. The game has an over/under of 48.5 points.

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Odds for Michigan State vs. Indiana

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Over/Under Insights

  • Michigan State and its opponents have combined to score more than 48.5 points in four of six games this season.
  • So far this season, 60% of Indiana's games (3/5) have had more combined points than Saturday's total of 48.5.
  • The two teams combine to average 60.5 points per game, 12 more than the total in this contest.
  • These two squads combine to surrender 47.5 points per game, one fewer than this contest's over/under.
  • The Spartans and their opponents have scored an average of 54.2 points per game in 2021, 5.7 more than Saturday's total.
  • In 2021, games involving the Hoosiers have averaged a total of 53.2 points, 4.7 more than the set over/under in this contest.

Michigan State Stats and Trends

  • Michigan State has played six games, with four wins against the spread.
  • The Spartans have covered the spread once this season when favored by 4.5 points or more (in two chances).
  • Michigan State's games this year have hit the over on three of six set point totals (50%).
  • This year, the Spartans average 8.5 more points per game (36.7) than the Hoosiers give up (28.2).
  • Michigan State is 4-0-1 against the spread and 5-0 overall in games when it puts up more than 28.2 points.
  • The Spartans average 487.3 yards per game, 135.7 more yards than the 351.6 the Hoosiers give up per outing.
  • When Michigan State amasses over 351.6 yards, the team is 4-0-1 against the spread and 5-0 overall.
  • This year, the Spartans have five turnovers, one fewer than the Hoosiers have takeaways (6).
  • Find the latest spread and moneyline odds for Michigan State at SISportsbook.

Indiana Stats and Trends

  • Indiana has one win against the spread in five games this season.
  • The Hoosiers have been underdogs by 4.5 points or more one time this year and have not covered the spread once.
  • Indiana's games this year have hit the over on three of five set point totals (60%).
  • The Hoosiers rack up 4.5 more points per game (23.8) than the Spartans surrender (19.3).
  • Indiana is 1-2 against the spread and 2-1 overall in games when it records more than 19.3 points.
  • The Hoosiers average 343.6 yards per game, 76.6 fewer yards than the 420.2 the Spartans give up.
  • The Hoosiers have nine giveaways this season, while the Spartans have nine takeaways .
  • Head to SISportsbook to find the latest moneyline, spread and over/under odds for this matchup.

Season Stats