The sixth-ranked Michigan State Spartans (23-5, 14-3 Big 10) and the 25th-ranked Indiana Hoosiers (14-14, 5-12 Big 10) battle at Assembly Hall. The Spartans will attempt to continue their five-game winning streak. The game begins at 12 p.m. ET on Saturday, March 2, 2019.
Michigan State Spartans vs. Indiana Hoosiers ATS Odds
Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Hoosiers won a close one over the 19th-ranked Wisconsin Badgers 75-73, while the Spartans defeated the seventh-ranked Michigan Wolverines 77-70.
Michigan State played a nearly flawless game. They had an extraordinary free throw rate of 0.500 (above their season average of 0.254) and a turnover percentage of 8.9 (better than their season average of 16.5). Michigan was 0.293 and 11.9, respectively, for those same stats. Meanwhile, Indiana dominated nearly every facet of their game. They had a solid free throw rate of 0.266 (above their season average of 0.230) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 28.2 (above their season average of 27.8). Wisconsin was 0.188 and 25.5, respectively, for those same stats. Indiana was led by Romeo Langford, who contributed 22 points and seven rebounds. Cassius Winston played a pivotal role for Michigan State with 27 points and eight assists.
In their first matchup this year, Justin Smith led the Hoosiers to a 79-75 win. He registered a double-double with 13 points and 10 rebounds. Indiana’s 0.181 free throw rate was their largest advantage over Michigan State, who had a rate of 0.125.
Indiana might struggle to find the bottom of the net as they go head-to-head against one of the nation’s best defenses. Michigan State currently ranks 24th in defensive efficiency while the Hoosiers rank 242nd in offensive efficiency.
Michigan State Spartans at Indiana Hoosiers Betting Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Michigan State, ATS Winner – Michigan State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Michigan State ranks fourth in rebounds per game (41.6) while Indiana ranks 169th in rebounds allowed per game (35.3).
- The Spartans rank 174th in three pointers attempted per game (21.9) while the Hoosiers rank 275th (18.8).
- The Spartans rank second in assists per game (19.4) while the Hoosiers rank 158th (13.0).
- Michigan State averages 5.6 blocks per game, which ranks third in the nation. Indiana ranks 142nd in blocks allowed per game (3.7).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Hoosiers have scored an average of 61.2 points per game (9.2 below their season average) and allowed an average of 67.2 points per game (0.0 above their season average).
- The Spartans’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 13.6, down from 14.4 for the season.
