Michigan State vs Colorado Prediction 11-25-24 College Basketball Picks
Colorado (4-0) vs. Michigan State (4-1)
November 25, 2024 5:00 pm EDT
The Line: Michigan State -7.5; Over/Under: +141
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The Colorado Buffaloes and Michigan State Spartans meet Monday in college basketball action at the Lahaina Civic. Here’s a Michigan State vs Colorado Prediction. This article will include a Michigan State vs Colorado Pick.
Colorado Buffaloes Betting Preview
The Colorado Buffaloes beat Cal State Fullerton and Harvard, and they play Pacific, Colorado State, South Dakota State, Bellarmine, and Iowa State next. The Colorado Buffaloes are averaging 84.3 points on 50 percent shooting and allowing 65.8 points on 37.3 percent shooting. Andrej Jakimovski is averaging 14.3 points and 5.3 rebounds, while Elijah Malone is averaging 14 points and 1 assist. Javon Ruffin is the third double-digit scorer and Trevor Baskin is grabbing 7 rebounds. The Colorado Buffaloes are shooting 40.2 percent from beyond the arc and 78.4 percent from the free throw line. The Colorado Buffaloes are allowing 30.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 40.5 rebounds per game.
Michigan State Spartans Betting Preview
The Michigan State Spartans beat Bowling Green and Samford, and they play Minnesota, Nebraska, and Oakland next. The Michigan State Spartans are averaging 83 points on 46.3 percent shooting and allowing 68.2 points on 39.7 percent shooting. Jaden Akins is averaging 14.6 points and 2.6 assists, while Frankie Fidler is averaging 11.8 points and 3.8 rebounds. Jaxon Kohler is the third double-digit scorer and Jase Richardson is grabbing 2.6 rebounds. The Michigan State Spartans are shooting 22.1 percent from beyond the arc and 81.3 percent from the free throw line. The Michigan State Spartans are allowing 29.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 38.2 rebounds per game.
Why the Michigan State Spartans will win
- Michigan State has won each of its last six games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Michigan State has won the first half in four of its last five games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Colorado’s last 10 day games against non-conference opponents has produced a total of 148+ points.
- Each of Michigan State’s last seven day games against non-AP-ranked opponents at a neutral venue have produced a total of 144 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Michigan State ranks 361st among Division 1 teams for a three-point percentage this season (22.1%).
- Michigan State ranks T355th among Division 1 teams for three-point field goals made per game this season (4.6).
- Colorado ranks 356th among Division 1 teams for opponent steals per game this season (10.3).
- Colorado ranks 14th among Division 1 teams for rebound percentage this season (58.6%).
Michigan State vs Colorado Prediction
The Michigan State Spartans are the more talented team, but they’ve failed to cover their last three games and their offense comes and goes. It’s also hard to bury teams when you can’t shoot the three-ball. The Colorado Buffaloes haven’t played anybody yet, but they’re clicking at both ends, and they’ve covered 8 of their last 10 games going back to last season. I’ll take a shot with the points and the Buffaloes.
