Michigan State vs Bowling Green Prediction 11-16-24 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Michigan State vs Bowling Green Prediction for this college basketball game on Saturday, November 16th, at the Breslin Center.

Michigan State Looks to Bounce Back

Michigan State is looking to bounce back after they really struggled in the last game against Kansas. The defense was fine at times, but it was the offense that struggled overall, scoring only 69 points, and they ended up losing by eight points. The Spartans as a team shot only 34.8 percent from the field and only 12.5 percent from behind the three-point line, Two games ago against Niagara, Michigan State secured the 96-60 victory and they are going to need the offense to get back on the right track in this game. 

Why Michigan State Will Beat Bowling Green

• Michigan State has won 26 of its last 27 games against non-conference opponents at Jack Breslin Student Events Center.
• Bowling Green has lost four of its last five games.
• Bowling Green has lost the first half in five of its last six games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Slow Start for Bowling Green

It’s been a slow start for Bowling Green and their only win came against a non-D1 team. In the first game against Southern Miss, Bowling Green lost 77-68. In the last game against Taylor, Bowling Green bounced back in a big way scoring 107 points on the way to the blowout victory. The defense gave up only 43 points. Marcus Johnson had a strong game putting up 19 points, two rebounds, and two assists. There were five different players that put up at least 11 points, and in this game, they are going to need the offense to step up in a big way. It’s going to be a tough matchup against a tough defense, but 60 points isn’t going to be enough to get the job done here. 

Michigan State vs Bowling Green Prediction

Michigan State is going to bounce back in a big way here. I am not sold on this Bowling Green offense, and they are going to really struggle to get it going. Michigan State scored 96 points against Niagara a couple of times ago, and Bowling Green is going to have no answer. Michigan State is going to end up cruising to the victory here. Back Michigan State to win this game and cover the spread.