Michigan State Spartans vs Wake Forest Demon Deacons Point Spread Picks

PINSTRIPE BOWL - This is an outdoor game in the cold of Yankee Stadium, which will help the hard-hitting defensive team. Temperatures will be in the 30s with rain, which will not help a Wake Forest team that relies on a high-tempo offense. Wake Forest QB Jamie Newman is questionable for the game with a leg injury, and the defense is soft, allowing 409 total yards per game (162.6 rushing). Wake Forest dropped three of its final four games allowing 38.5 points per contest, and for the season failed to cover a single game away from home. Michigan State has no such defensive problems, ranking #15 in the nation in run defense, holding teams to 108.6 yards per game anchored by senior linebacker Kenny Willekes. Michigan State is 7-2-1 ATS at neutral sites and has covered five of their last six Bowl games. They shut down the high-powered Oregon offense a year ago in a Bowl allowing just seven points. Michigan State is 25-13 ATS away from home off a win against a conference rival, plus 49-36 ATS against winning teams. Play Michigan State for a Max Play.