Michigan vs Michigan State Odds, Picks, and Predictions: Never Mind Spartans, Wolverines Are the Phalanx

Michigan's defense is something to behold, and signal-stealing theories aside, it will be tough for Michigan State to crack the stingy code. See what angle to fade as our college football picks dive into this rivalry.Some added drama was thrown into this rivalry this week with allegations that the Michigan Wolverines have been going to great lengths to steal signals from their upcoming opponents.

On 11 opposing trips inside the plus-30-yard line, the Wolverines have given up just 16 points while forcing two turnovers and three turnovers on downs. Even when opponents should score, they tend not to. So, arguably the nation’s best defense goes up against an offense incapable of an explosive play while its offense protects the ball. That is a recipe for a team total Under, no matter how low the number has fallen.Michigan is one of the slowest teams in the country. Not in terms of player speed, but in terms of getting off the next snap. Service academies think the Wolverines are plodding.

In other words, there is off-field reason for the Wolverines to get out to an early lead and then rely on their defense to stymie any worries the rest of the evening. Michigan is giving up 6.7 points per game this season, including 7.75 in four Big Ten games. Only Minnesota has cracked double digits this season against the Wolverines, with 10 points.

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