i would take this game at mich st -7.5!
Which means the game at a pickem has the oddsmakers enticing the hell out of people. You are right- Many people would lay as much as 5 points to Northern Iowa even if Michigan St were playing with three players. Classic case simply betting on a popular tournament team blindly.
Here's a GUARANTEE:
If BOTH teams traded jerseys for tonight's games, EVERYONE of you would STILL bet Michigan St EVEN if those were now Northern Iowa players! You are betting on a jersey and team name. Plus WVU beating up the Huskies has people FOOLED that injuries can easily be over come