Michigan State Spartans at Michigan Wolverines Betting Prediction 02/08/20

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The 16th-ranked Michigan State Spartans (16-7, 8-4 Big 10) will be at the Crisler Center to square off with the Michigan Wolverines (13-9, 4-7 Big 10) in a Big 10 matchup. Action begins at 12 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 8, 2020.

Michigan State Spartans at Michigan Wolverines Betting Odds

Both teams lost in their last contest. The Wolverines lost a winnable game to the Ohio State Buckeyes, 61-58, while the Spartans lost to the 22nd-ranked Penn State Nittany Lions, 75-70.

Michigan State had a better effective field goal percentage (0.536 vs. 0.484) while Michigan had an offensive rebounding percentage of 31.6 (above their season average of 25.3). Franz Wagner had a good performance for Michigan with eight points and 14 rebounds. Cassius Winston had a good outing for Michigan State, recording 25 points and nine assists.

In their first matchup this season, Winston led the Spartans to an 87-69 win. He was the game’s top overall scorer with 32 points. Michigan State did a fantastic job of getting to and converting from the charity stripe (24-33; 72.7 percent). Michigan, meanwhile, had a better turnover percentage (11.3 vs. 16.1).

This battle pits one of the country’s top offenses against one of its elite defensesMichigan currently ranks 47th in effective field goal percentage (0.532), while Michigan State is fourth in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.427).

Michigan State Spartans at Michigan Wolverines Odds Pick

Prediction: SU Winner – Michigan, ATS Winner – Michigan, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • Michigan State ranks sixth in rebounds per game (41.5) while Michigan ranks 176th in rebounds allowed per game (35.8).
  • The Wolverines rank 24th in blocks allowed per game (2.5) while the Spartans rank 116th (3.5).
  • Michigan ranks 25th in steals allowed per game (5.0) while Michigan State ranks 80th (6.0).
  • The Wolverines rank 12th in three pointers allowed per game (16.7) while the Spartans rank 156th (22.2).
  • Michigan ranks 21st in assists allowed per game (10.1) while Michigan State ranks 147th (12.9).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Spartans’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 7.4, down from 13.1 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Wolverines have scored an average of 66.2 points per game (9.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 65.6 points per game (3.3 below their season average).