The sixth-ranked Michigan State Spartans (27-6, 18-4 Big 10) will be in the Big Ten Tourney at United Center when they challenge the 10th-ranked Michigan Wolverines (28-5, 17-5 Big 10). The game starts at 3:30 p.m. ET on Sunday, March 17, 2019.
Michigan Wolverines vs. Michigan State Spartans ATS Odds
Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Spartans defeated the 19th-ranked Wisconsin Badgers 67-55, while the Wolverines won big over the Minnesota Golden Gophers 76-49.
Michigan dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had a great offensive rebounding percentage of 30.0 (above their season average of 24.7) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.597 (above their season average of 0.519). For those same stats, Minnesota was 17.6 and 0.426, respectively. Michigan State, on the other hand, dominated nearly every stat category in their game. They had a free throw rate of 0.226 (below their season average of 0.265) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.519 (below their season average of 0.562). For those same stats, Wisconsin had marks of 0.074 and 0.368, respectively. Michigan State rallied around Kenny Goins, who had 13 points and 12 rebounds. Meanwhile, Isaiah Livers played well for Michigan, finishing with 21 points.
The game should be a battle of strength against strength as the high-powered offense of Michigan State (ninth in the country with an offensive efficiency of 116.1) takes on the top-notch defense of Michigan (third in the NCAA with a defensive efficiency of 89.6). Ball security should be an advantage for the Wolverines. They rank 3rd at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 13.8 percent), while the Spartans force the eighth-fewest turnovers in the nation (opponents’ turnover percentage of 15.1 percent).
Michigan Wolverines vs. Michigan State Spartans Odds Pick
Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Michigan State, ATS Winner – Michigan State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Michigan ranks first in three pointers allowed per game (16.1) while Michigan State ranks 176th (22.8).
- The Spartans rank second in assists per game (19.1) while the Wolverines rank 113th (13.9).
- Michigan State averages 5.5 blocks per game, which is ranked fourth in the country. Michigan ranks 110th in blocks allowed per game (3.3).
- The Spartans rank ninth in rebounds per game (41.0) while the Wolverines rank 173rd (35.0).
- Michigan ranks first in steals allowed per game (3.8) while Michigan State ranks 143rd (6.5).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Wolverines have scored an average of 72.8 points per game (2.1 above their season average) and allowed an average of 58.4 points per game (0.0 above their season average).
- The Spartans’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 9.0, down from 13.5 for the season.
