It will be a meeting between two great offenses when the 14th-ranked Michigan State Spartans (11-3, 3-0 Big 10) challenge the 12th-ranked Michigan Wolverines (10-3, 1-1 Big 10) at Jack Breslin Student Events Center. The game starts at 1:30 p.m. ET on Sunday, January 5, 2020.
Michigan Wolverines vs. Michigan State Spartans ATS Odds
Both teams thoroughly outplayed their last opponent. The Spartans defeated the Illinois Fighting Illini 76-56, while the Wolverines beat the UMass Lowell River Hawks 86-60.
Michigan dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had a great offensive rebounding percentage of 31.3 (above their season average of 25.7) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.597 (above their season average of 0.566). UMass Lowell recorded marks of 8.8 and 0.450, respectively, for those same stats. Meanwhile, Michigan State’s free throw rate was their largest strength over Illinois. The Spartans had a rate of 0.283 (above their season average of 0.272), while the Fighting Illini posted a mark of 0.120 (below their season average of 0.293). Michigan State was lifted by Xavier Tillman, who contributed 19 points, seven rebounds and six assists. Jon Teske fueled Michigan with 25 points and eight rebounds.
The Spartans dominated this series last year, emerging victorious in all three games. In the last matchup, Michigan State won 65-60. Michigan State had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (29.7 vs. 10.0). Michigan, meanwhile, had a better turnover percentage (9.6 vs. 12.7). This is the first time these teams will go head-to-head this year.
It might turn into a high-scoring affair as a pair of the country’s premier offenses battle. Michigan State currently ranks eighth with 114.9 points per 100 possessions and Michigan is 27th (112.4).
Michigan Wolverines vs. Michigan State Spartans ATS Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Michigan State, ATS Winner – Michigan State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Michigan ranks eighth in three pointers allowed per game (16.1) while Michigan State ranks 164th (23.0).
- The Wolverines rank sixth in blocks allowed per game (2.0) while the Spartans rank 78th (3.2).
- The Wolverines rank fifth in assists allowed per game (8.7) while the Spartans rank 134th (12.9).
- Michigan State ranks second in rebounds per game (43.2) while Michigan ranks 113th (36.9).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Wolverines have scored an average of 81.4 points per game (2.4 above their season average) and allowed an average of 67.4 points per game (1.5 above their season average).
- The Spartans’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 26.8, up from 17.6 for the season.
