Michigan State (4-6) hosts Purdue (1-9) on Friday night at Spartan Stadium, with MSU needing a victory to keep their bowl hopes alive. The Spartans are 13.5-point favorites with a total of 48.5 points.

Michigan State comes in having lost three straight games and six of their last seven. Their offense has struggled, scoring 17 points or less in five of their last six games while averaging just 19.4 points per game this season.

The Spartans' passing game (230.8 yards/game) ranks in the Big Ten's top 10, but their run game generates under 115 yards per contest. Their defense has been solid, ranking 33rd nationally in yards allowed.

Purdue enters on a nine-game losing streak, with most losses being decisive. The Boilermakers are allowing 38.9 points and 455.7 yards per game while scoring just 17.2 points themselves. Their defense ranks 114th against the pass and 120th against the run.

Key Stats:

• MSU is 4-6-0 against the spread this season
• Purdue is 5-1-0 ATS in the last 6 meetings
• Purdue allows 203.3 rushing yards per game
• MSU has won 8 of the last 9 matchups

Prediction: Michigan State's passing attack should thrive against Purdue's vulnerable defense. Combined with their defensive advantage and bowl eligibility motivation, expect the Spartans to cover the spread with a two-touchdown victory.

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