Michigan Wolverines (7-13) vs. Michigan State Spartans (12-8)
January 30, 2024 9:00 pm EDT
The Line: Michigan State Spartans -11.5; Over/Under: 145.5
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The Michigan Wolverines will play the Michigan State Spartans in a Big Ten game on Tuesday night at the Breslin Center in East Lansing, Michigan. Michigan has lost three games in a row, while Michigan State has won three of their last four. Let’s take a look at the betting matchup and the Michigan vs Michigan State prediction.
Michigan Preview
The Michigan Wolverines are 7-13 (2-7) this year after they lost to Iowa by a score of 88-78 in their last game. Michigan led 44-42 at halftime, but they allowed 46 points in the second half for the loss. The Wolverines shot 42.9% from the field and made 9 three pointers in the game. Michigan has lost eight of their last nine games, with the only win in that time frame coming against Ohio State at home. The Wolverines are scoring 78.7 points per game with 36.9 rebounds per game and 13.8 assists per game, while allowing 79.2 points against per game this year. Olivier Nkamhoua is averaging 16.3 points per game, 7.1 rebounds per game, and 2.7 assists per game. Michigan is shooting 46.4% from the field, 71.9% on free throws, and 37.2% on three pointers this season.
Michigan State Preview
The Michigan State Spartans are 12-8 (4-5) this season after they lost to Wisconsin by a score of 81-66 in their last game. Michigan State trailed 43-34 at halftime and only scored 32 points in the second half in the loss. The Spartans shot 41.7% from the field and were -10 in rebounding margin in the game. Michigan State had won their previous three games against Maryland, Minnesota, and Rutgers. The Spartans are scoring 75.7 points per game with 35.6 rebounds per game and 17.5 assists per game, while giving up 66 points against per game this season. Tyson Walker is averaging 19.3 points per game, 2.6 rebounds per game, and 3.1 assists per game. Michigan State is shooting 47.1% from the field, 70.5% on free throws, and 36.5% on three pointers this year.
Michigan vs Michigan State Betting Prediction
Michigan State came into this season with a ton of talent and very high expectations, but they have struggled and are currently below .500 in Big 10 play. The Spartans have won three of their last four games and will be at home for this rivalry game. Michigan has been awful for most of the season and they are dead last in the Big 10 standings. The Michigan offense can put up points, but they don’t play any defense. The Wolverines have allowed 88, 99, and 88 points in their last three games and they will be without their leading scorer, Dug McDaniel, as he continues to be suspended for road games due to academics. Michigan State is the better team and they should dominate this game. Take the Spartans at home.
