DraftKings · as of October 7, 2026
Michigan (power rating: 10.3) holds a 10.6-point advantage over Michigan State (-0.3) on a neutral field per Blue Chip Analytics. Michigan's home field adds 1.9 points to that advantage at Michigan Stadium. The market line is Michigan -16.5 and our model shows Michigan -11.7; Major model-market disagreement - verify the inputs. Beyond home field, the model also charges Michigan State's bye week. Adjust the factors in the tool above to test your own numbers.
The latest reading for Michigan Stadium shows Clear, 44°F, wind chill 40°F with winds of 8 mph. Weather is not expected to be a meaningful factor in this game. It was taken before the ~10-day forecast window opened, so it describes the furthest hour the forecast reached rather than kickoff itself, and it is replaced once the game comes inside the window. Weather data is sourced from WeatherAPI.com.
Prediction market pricing is not yet available for this game. The bookmaker spread of Michigan -16.5 sets the line for now. The Blue Chip model makes it Michigan -11.7; see the line value calculator below for the full breakdown.
Clear
44°F

| Measure | Michigan StateAway | MichiganHome |
|---|---|---|
| This week | 49 miles | 0 miles |
| Last week | Bye week | 994 miles |
| Season total | 4,592 miles | 2,015 miles |
| Body clock | 00:00 | 00:00 |
| Rest | 14 days | 7 days |
Michigan State travels 49 miles to this game, a short road trip. The trip crosses none of the distance or time-zone thresholds that have measured a price, so travel is not a factor here.