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Michigan State vs Kansas Prediction 11-12-24 College Basketball Picks

Kansas (1-0) vs. Michigan State (2-0)
November 12, 2024 6:30 pm EDT
The Line: Michigan State +5.5; Over/Under: 151.5
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In this article, we will formulate a Michigan State vs Kansas Prediction for this college basketball game on Tuesday, November 12th, at State Farm Arena. 

Can Michigan State Play Enough Defense?

Michigan State comes into this game with a 2-0 record and the defense is going to need to step up in a big way. In the first game of the season, Michigan State faced off against Monmouth and they were able to secure the 81-57, and in the last game against Niagara, the Spartans were able to secure the 96–60 victory. 


In the second half, they outscored Niagara 50-21 and they ended up cruising to the victory. As a team Michigan State, shot 52.2 percent from the field and 33.3 percent from behind the three-point line. Jaxon Kohler had a huge game putting up 20 points and 13 rebounds. 

Why Michigan State Will Cover Against Kansas

  • Michigan State has won seven of its last eight night games against non-conference opponents.

Kansas Almost Blew the Last Game

Kansas in the first game of the season faced off against Howard and they were able to secure the 87-57 victory. In the last game against North Carolina, Kansas scored 92 points and they ended up winning by three points. At halftime, they were up 53-38 but in the second half, they almost blew it and ended up winning by only three points. Zeke Mayo is the perfect point guard for this team and off the bench, he put up 21 points, five rebounds, and four assists. There were five different players that put up at least 10 points. Kansas shot 48.7 percent from the field and 28.6 percent from the field. Kansas will meet Oakland, UNC Wilmington, and Duke after this game. 

Michigan State vs Kansas Prediction

Give me Michigan State in this game. Kansas almost blew the last game and their defense was a problem. Kansas is going to have no issue running up the score here, but Michigan State is also going to find success here. Michigan State scored 96 points in the last game and they are going to have no issue running up the score here. Michigan State will keep it within a basket, and I wouldn’t be shocked if they win this game. Back Michigan State against the spread. 

 

Shane Mickle's Free Pick: Michigan State +5.5

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Shane Mickle

Sports is about all Shane knows in this life! He has a passion for sports and writing, which makes working for Sportschatplace a perfect job for him! If you find him cheering for a team it's usually a Minnesota team, or the Kansas Jayhawks!

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