The Pittsburgh Panthers covered the spread in eight of their last 10 games, and I like them to keep it close and possibly win outright here in the Peach Bowl.

The Michigan State Spartans have struggled against the pass all season, and here they'll face a Pittsburgh team that has been picking teams apart all season. Sure, QB Kenny Pickett has opted out of the game to prepare for the NFL draft, but Nick Patti is a decent replacement and he'll have plenty of playmakers around him. The Spartans are not at full strength either as running back Kenneth Walker III (second in the country in rushing yards) also has opted out.

With uncertainties on the offensive side of the ball for both sides, you can't go wrong by taking the better defense, and that's Pitt IMO.

8* play on Pittsburgh Panthers.