Sensational online sportsbook Bodog continues a look at the BCS conference teams. In this case the Big Ten.

The Michigan State Spartans have 15/1 Big Ten odds after a disappointing campaign in 2009. They’re next up in today’s college football preview.

The Spartans offense is more bland than watching Al Gore paint his garage. It will employ a tight end, work in a few running backs, and keep things nice and simple. A lack of creativity doesn’t mean it’s poor, though, as Kirk Cousins developed into a pretty solid passer last year (19 touchdowns, nine interceptions). He’ll need to improve further, as the line is looking for three new starters and the ground game could suffer.

The linebackers will lead the defense. Greg Jones might be the best in the nation after averaging nearly 12 tackles per game last year; luckily for MSU, he declined a chance to be drafted to the pros and returned for another tour. The pass “D” leaves much to be desired, though.

Get your NCAA Football Odds in the Bodog Sportsbook! Grandmaster Sports Handicapper Joe Duffy’s expert take: The Spartans are smack in the middle of the pack. We have them fifth, well below No. 4 Penn State, but much better than Northwestern.