The Broncos will play the Spartans on Friday, August 29th, 2025. The matchup takes place at Spartan Stadium. Watch this exciting Week 1 matchup at 7:00 pm EDT. Check local listings for coverage on FS1.
Learn more about College Football betting with our handy tutorial and guide. We explain spread, total and money line bets.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Paddy O'Parlay
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Recent Meetings
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Team Schedules & Results
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
The 2025 college football season has begun, with Western Michigan and Michigan State scheduled to matchup at Spartan Stadium. First, let's review each team's stats from the 2024 season to get an idea of what we can expect on gameday.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - Western Michigan had a 94.67 conference power ranking in the 2024 season. The conference power ranking for Michigan State in the 2024 season was 92.00.
- Away Western Michigan - At the end of the 2024 regular season, Western Michigan had a 2-5 record as an away team, ranking them 3rd in the MAC Conference for away team wins.
- Home Michigan State - Michigan State finished the 2024 regular season with a 4-3 record as a home team. They ranked 5th in the Big Ten Conference for home team wins in 2024.
- Points Scored - Western Michigan wound up 2nd (376) in the MAC Conference, with Michigan State ranked 15th (232) for points scored in the 2024 Big Ten Conference.
- Points Against - Western Michigan finished 3rd (407) in the MAC Conference for points scored by opponents in 2024. Michigan State wound up 5th (313) in the 2024 Big Ten Conference for points against.
- Team Records - Western Michigan had a 6-7 regular season overall record, with Michigan State notching a 5-7 regular season standing last year.
Paddy O'Parlay
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Get ready for a wild showdown at Spartan Stadium as WMU takes on MSU.
With both teams looking to improve on last season's records, expect a fierce battle.
Will the Broncos continue to build on their success or will the Spartans defend their turf with a vengeance? Fans can tune in on August 29th to find out. And for those feeling lucky, head to SportsBetting3.com to bet on this game and review the odds below.
Don't miss out on the excitement as these two teams clash in Week 1 of the college football season. It's sure to be a game full of thrills, spills, and plenty of surprises. So mark your calendars and get ready to witness a gridiron showdown for the ages.
Best Broncos at Spartans Odds
| Underdog Western Michigan | Favorite Michigan State |
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| Underdog Western Michigan | Favorite Michigan State |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
Michigan State is a -19.5 -110 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Western Michigan is a +19.5 -110 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 49.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 49.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
Michigan State is a -1200 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Western Michigan is a +750 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
College Football Odds Example
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Game |
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Western Michigan
Michigan State
8/29/25 7:00pm EDT | +19.5 -110-19.5 -110 |
Underdog Western Michigan - Western Michigan bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +19.5 Western Michigan underdog bet wins if they lose by 19 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 20 or more.
Favorite Michigan State - Michigan State bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -19.5 Michigan State favorite bet wins if they win by 20 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 19 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Western Michigan at Michigan State Prop Bets
Important Note: Some states expressly forbid individual college athlete prop bets. The following wagers may not be available depending on your particular state laws.
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Western Michigan
Michigan State
8/29/25 7:00pm EDT | Pending BetMGM |
Recent Meetings Since 2021
| Week | Game | Result | Margin |
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| 2022 Week 1 | Western Michigan vs Michigan State Friday, September 2nd, 2022 | MSU 35, WMU 13 Spartan Stadium | Michigan State by 22 |
Team Standings
| Team | Conf | Conf% | W | L | PF | PA | Home | Away | Strk |
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| Michigan State | 0-0 | 0.000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | - |
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| Western Michigan | 0-0 | 0.000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | - |
Western Michigan & Michigan State Futures Odds
Latest NCAA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn the best College Football bets.
Western Michigan Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Western Michigan | +100000 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Michigan State | +15000 Bet |
Western Michigan & Michigan State Team Pages
Review each team's season schedule and results, season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
Team Schedules & Results
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
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| Week 1 | Western Michigan vs Michigan State | Friday, August 29th, 2025 7:00 pm EDT |
| Week 2 | North Texas vs Western Michigan | Saturday, September 6th, 2025 3:30 pm EDT |
| Week 3 | Western Michigan vs Illinois | Saturday, September 13th, 2025 7:00 pm EDT |
| Week 4 | Toledo vs Western Michigan | Saturday, September 20th, 2025 12:00 am EDT |
| Week 5 | Rhode Island vs Western Michigan | Saturday, September 27th, 2025 6:30 pm EDT |
| Week 6 | Western Michigan vs UMass | Saturday, October 4th, 2025 12:00 am EDT |
| Week 7 | Ball State vs Western Michigan | Saturday, October 11th, 2025 12:00 am EDT |
| Week 9 | Western Michigan vs Miami (OH) | Saturday, October 25th, 2025 12:00 am EDT |
| Week 10 | Central Michigan vs Western Michigan | Saturday, November 1st, 2025 12:00 am EDT |
| Week 12 | Ohio vs Western Michigan | Tuesday, November 11th, 2025 7:30 pm EST |
| Week 13 | Western Michigan vs Northern Illinois | Tuesday, November 18th, 2025 12:00 am EST |
| Week 14 | Western Michigan vs Eastern Michigan | Tuesday, November 25th, 2025 12:00 am EST |
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
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| Week 1 | Western Michigan vs Michigan State | Friday, August 29th, 2025 7:00 pm EDT |
| Week 2 | Boston College vs Michigan State | Saturday, September 6th, 2025 7:30 pm EDT |
| Week 3 | Youngstown State vs Michigan State | Saturday, September 13th, 2025 3:30 pm EDT |
| Week 4 | Michigan State vs USC | Saturday, September 20th, 2025 12:00 am EDT |
| Week 6 | Michigan State vs Nebraska | Saturday, October 4th, 2025 12:00 am EDT |
| Week 7 | UCLA vs Michigan State | Saturday, October 11th, 2025 12:00 pm EDT |
| Week 8 | Michigan State vs Indiana | Saturday, October 18th, 2025 12:00 am EDT |
| Week 9 | Michigan vs Michigan State | Saturday, October 25th, 2025 12:00 am EDT |
| Week 10 | Michigan State vs Minnesota | Saturday, November 1st, 2025 12:00 am EDT |
| Week 12 | Penn State vs Michigan State | Saturday, November 15th, 2025 12:00 am EST |
| Week 13 | Michigan State vs Iowa | Saturday, November 22nd, 2025 12:00 am EST |
| Week 14 | Maryland vs Michigan State | Saturday, November 29th, 2025 12:00 am EST |
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Western Michigan vs Michigan State College Football Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Friday, August 29th, 2025 at 7:00 pm EDT, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's College Football page, look for the Western Michigan vs Michigan State Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Football page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Western Michigan vs Michigan State Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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