• Bookies
  • College Football
  • College Football Picks
  • College Football Dog Of The Week: Michigan State & ‘Fletcher’
Most Valuable Offer

Up to $1,500 in Bonus Bets if Your First Bet Loses
Promo Code: BOOKIES

Visit site
Bonus Bets Expire in 7 Days. One New Customer Offer Only. Must be 21+ to participate. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER (CO, DC, IL, IN, KY, LA, MD, MS, NC, NJ, OH, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY) Call 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Call 1-800-NEXT-STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (KS, NV), 1-800-327-5050 (MA), 1-800-BETS-OFF (IA), 1-800-270-7117 for confidential help (MI). Visit BetMGM.com for T&Cs. US promotional offers not available in NY, NV, or Puerto Rico.

College Football Dog Of The Week: Michigan State & ‘Fletcher’

Dan Kilbridge for Bookies.com

Dan Kilbridge  | 3 mins

College Football Dog Of The Week: Michigan State & ‘Fletcher’

Up to $1,500 in Bonus Bets if Your First Bet Loses
Promo Code: BOOKIES

Visit site
Used 21 Times Today
Popular in Virginia
Bonus Bets Expire in 7 Days. One New Customer Offer Only. Must be 21+ to participate. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER (CO, DC, IL, IN, KY, LA, MD, MS, NC, NJ, OH, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY) Call 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Call 1-800-NEXT-STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (KS, NV), 1-800-327-5050 (MA), 1-800-BETS-OFF (IA), 1-800-270-7117 for confidential help (MI). Visit BetMGM.com for T&Cs. US promotional offers not available in NY, NV, or Puerto Rico.
Bookies Plus
WHY BOOKIES PLUS?
  • Daily expert picks delivered to your email (Over 60% NFL winning percentage!)
  • Opportunities to compete against pro handicappers + win prizes (Bragging Rights 😁)
  • Follow handicappers who are riding hot 🔥
  • Exclusive betting offers from top sportsbooks
  • It’s FREE and takes 30 seconds to sign up!

In the land of college football betting, the dog is king. That’s why Bookies.com is teaming up with a different animal shelter each week throughout the season to share dogs in need of a loving home.

Our college football handicapper Dan Kilbridge will start by examining the college football spreads at sportsbooks and picking his favorite underdog to cover the spread or win straight up that week. We then connect with a shelter from that team’s campus to share one lovable dog who could complete your family huddle.

It’s all about cashing bets and rescuing pets with Dog of the Week.

It’s time for another loaded Saturday on the gridiron, and we’re looking at two tempting dogs this week – Michigan State is +6.5 at Miami on major betting apps and Fletcher is a 2 1/2-year-old mixed breed from East Lansing, Michigan who just needs a fair shake in the recruiting process.

College Football Dog Of The Week: Michigan State & ‘Fletcher’ 1

The Pick: Michigan State +6.5 vs. Miami

Odds are current at publication. Betting sites may indicate odds changes closer to kickoff.

Michigan State players know when you put on that green and white jersey, you’re more than an athlete. You’re a “Spartan Dawg” for life. And the current group is growing up fast under second-year coach Mel Tucker.

Tucker hit the transfer portal hard all offseason and the Spartans are already getting serious results, particularly from former Wake Forest running back Kenneth Walker III. Walker set the tone with a 75-yard touchdown run on the first offensive play of the season at Northwestern, and he’s already up to 321 yards and five touchdowns on 30 carries.

Starting quarterback Payton Thorne is off to a solid start with 465 passing yards and five touchdowns, and there’s skill at receiver.

It’s been a long time since the Spartans have looked this capable on offense through two games, regardless of competition.

While Michigan State cruised to easy wins over Northwestern and Youngstown State, Miami has had to battle back-to-back weeks in a loss to No. 1 Alabama and a 25-23 win over Appalachian State. Now they’ll be in for another fight against a tough, physical opponent.

Tucker hasn’t had to really open up the playbook in those first two games and has definitely saved some new looks and twists for this matchup. Defensively the game plan will revolve around keeping Miami quarterback D’Eriq King in the pocket and limiting explosive plays.

We expect the Spartans to control time of possession, hit on big offensive plays and do a good enough job on defense to cover +6.5 and maybe win outright in Coral Gables.

$1,000 First Bet on Caesars

Visit site
Used 20 Times Today
Must be 21+ to participate. T&Cs apply.

The Pup: Fletcher

Fletcher is 45-pound mixed breed described as a total couch potato. In other words, he’s a perfect companion to chill with for Spartan games all season long. He’s currently in a foster home and looking to land a full-time scholarship offer.

Fletcher is neutered, microchipped and caught up on all vaccinations. You can find out more about Fletcher at the Capital Area Humane Society Website.

The Capital Area Humane Society is open for adoptions from 12-7 p.m. Monday through Friday and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. For more information, please call (517) 626-6060.

About the Author

Dan Kilbridge for Bookies.com
Dan Kilbridge
Handicapper Dan Kilbridge writes about college football, MLB and other sports for Bookies.com after spending three years covering Tiger Woods’ comeback and the PGA for Golfweek.