Nebraska Cornhuskers vs. Michigan State Spartans ATS Prediction 03/05/19

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It will be a meeting between two superb defenses when the ninth-ranked Michigan State Spartans (23-6, 14-4 Big 10) square off against the Nebraska Cornhuskers (15-14, 5-13 Big 10) at Jack Breslin Student Events Center. The game will air on ESPN2 at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, March 5, 2019.

Nebraska Cornhuskers vs. Michigan State Spartans ATS Odds

Both teams lost in their last outing. The Spartans lost a winnable game to the 25th-ranked Indiana Hoosiers, 63-62, while the Cornhuskers got blown out by the ninth-ranked Michigan Wolverines, 82-53.

Nebraska forced Michigan into a turnover percentage of 17.3 (above their season average of 12.5) while Michigan State held Indiana to an effective field goal percentage of 0.451 (below their season average of 0.508). Michigan State was lifted by Cassius Winston, who had 20 points, 11 assists and five rebounds. Glynn Watson Jr. had a good game for Nebraska, finishing with 10 points.

In their first matchup this year, Winston led the Spartans to a 70-64 win. He was the game’s top overall scorer with 29 points. Michigan State’s effective field goal percentage was its largest strength over Nebraska. The Spartans had a rate of 0.491 while the Cornhuskers posted a mark of 0.366.

The game should be a showdown of strength against strength as the prolific offense of Michigan State (11th in the nation with an offensive efficiency of 115.8) takes on the elite defense of Nebraska (60th in the nation with a defensive efficiency of 97.7). Ball security should be an advantage for the Cornhuskers. They rank 9th at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 14.5 percent). Conversely, the Spartans force the 14th-fewest turnovers in the country (opponents’ turnover percentage of 15.4 percent).

Nebraska Cornhuskers vs. Michigan State Spartans Pick

Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Michigan State, ATS Winner – Michigan State, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Michigan State averages 41.2 rebounds per game, which ranks fourth in the nation. Nebraska ranks 257th in rebounds allowed per game (38.2).
  • The Spartans rank fourth in blocks per game (5.6) while the Cornhuskers rank 142nd in blocks allowed per game (3.7).
  • Nebraska ranks 19th in steals allowed per game (5.0) while Michigan State ranks 135th (6.4).
  • The Spartans rank third in assists per game (19.2) while the Cornhuskers rank 164th (12.9).
  • Nebraska ranks 23rd in three pointers allowed per game (19.1) while Michigan State ranks 163rd (22.7).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Spartans have scored an average of 67.8 points per game (11.7 below their season average) and allowed an average of 59.2 points per game (6.5 below their season average).
  • The Cornhuskers have been outscored by an average of 9.2 points in their last five games. For the season, Nebraska has defeated opponents by an average of 6.2 points.