Michigan State football opens as slight underdog to Washington in Week 3
After being a heavy favorite in each of their first two games of the year, Michigan State football has opened as a two-point underdog to Washington in Week 3.
The over-under total opened at 54.5 points for the matchup.
The Spartans (2-0) took down a pair of Mid-American Conference opponents, Western Michigan and Akron, in Week 1 and 2, but now must prepare for a West Coast road trip to face a Pac-12 foe.
The Huskies have also opened 2-0 to start their 2022 campaign, with wins over Kent State and Portland State in the first two weeks.
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Week 3 Opening Lines
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Michigan State was one of the best programs against the spread in 2021, finishing 9-3-1 against the number a year ago. The Spartans also had four wins outright as an underdog last season.
So far in 2022, Michigan State is 2-0 against the spread. The Spartans wereĀ favored by 21.5 points against Western Michigan and beat the Broncos by 22, and MSU was favored by 34.5 against Akron and won, 52-0.
Washington looks improved under first-year head coach Kalen DeBoer, albeit against two overmatched opponents. The Huskies will attack Michigan State's secondary with an improved passing attack and a dual-threat quarterback in Michael Penix Jr. ā who transferred to Washington from Indiana.
Other Relevant Week 3 Opening Lines
- Michigan opened as a 45-point favorite over UConn, as the Wolverines continue their stroll through one of the weakest non-conference schedules among Power 5 programs.
- Nebraska is a 16-point underdog at home vs. Oklahoma.
- Notre Dame opened as an 11-point favorite over California (2-0), despite an 0-2 start to the season for the Fighting Irish.
- Penn State is a three-point favorite on the road at Auburn.
- Oregon opened as a three-point favorite over BYU. The Ducks are ranked No. 25 in this week's AP Poll, while the Cougars come in ranked No. 12 in the nation.
- Coming off an upset loss to Appalachian State, Texas A&M opened as a five-point favorite vs. Miami in College Station.
- Ohio State is a 34-point favorite over Toledo at home in Columbus.
