Michigan State football will open the 2022 season on Friday, and should win their opener with ease, according to Tipico Sportsbook.

The Spartans are listed as 19.5-point favorites over Western Michigan in Friday’s season-opening matchup. Odds courtesy of Tipico Sportsbook.

Michigan State enters the season coming off an 11-2 campaign last year, while Western Michigan also had a solid 2021 season with a record of 8-5. Michigan State is a perfect 11-0 all-time against Western Michigan, with their last matchup taking place in 2019.

Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET and the game can be seen on ESPN.

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