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Michigan State vs Indiana State Prediction Basketball Picks 12-30-23

Michigan State Spartans (7-5) vs Indiana State Sycamores (10-1)
2023-12-30 14:00:00 EDT
The Line: Betting Odds: Michigan State Spartans -9.5 -- Over/Under: 149.5
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The Indiana State Sycamores and Michigan State Spartans face off on Saturday in a college basketball showdown at the Breslin Center. Let’s look at the betting matchup and give a free Indiana State vs Michigan State prediction.

Can Indiana State Pull the Big Upset?

Indiana State comes into this game with an 11-1 record overall in the MVC standings but this would be the biggest win of the season. In the last game against Tennessee State, Indiana State scored 90 points and they ended up winning 31 points. There were five different players that put up at least 14 points. Julian Larry had a strong game putting up 19 points, six assists, and two rebounds. Indiana State on the season is averaging 88.2 points while their defense is giving up 70.8 points per game. The offense is ranked 9th in the league and they are going to need the offense to run up the score here. Isaiah Swope has been the top player for Indiana State averaging 19 points while shooting 49 percent from the field. 


Michigan State Can’t Slip Up Here

Michigan State comes into this game with a 7-5 record overall and they can’t slip up here. They have had a couple of bad losses, and this can’t be one of those games that happens. In the last game against Stony Brook, Michigan State scored 99 points and they ended up winning in blowout fashion. Michigan State on the season is averaging 76.4 points while their defense is giving up 63.7 points per game. The defense is ranked 35th and they are going to need the defense to better here. Tyson Walker is averaging 19.8 points while shooting 48.6 percent from the field. 

Indiana State vs Michigan State Betting Prediction

Who will win the battle here? Will it be the Indiana State offense that finds success or will it be the Michigan State defense. I have been impressed with the Indiana State offense and they are going to step up in a big way in this game. Indiana State is averaging 88.2 points per game and they are going to have no issue running up the score here. Michigan State might still win, but Indiana State is going to keep it close. Back Indiana State against the spread.  

 

Andrew's Free Pick: Indiana State +9.5

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Andrew

Andrew has been writing about college, professional and fantasy sports betting since 2013. Andrew's goal is to break down the complicated numbers and trends into a language that's easily accessible to novice sports bettors and seasoned professionals alike.

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