The Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles and Michigan State Spartans meet Thursday in college basketball action at the Breslin Center. Let’s preview this game and give out a pick and prediction.
Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles Betting Preview
The Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles look for a win after losing their opener to Saint Louis. The Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles didn’t play a ranked team last season. The Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles are averaging 63 points on 41.5 percent shooting and allowing 75 points on 36.4 percent shooting. Jordan Tillmon is averaging 15 points and 8 rebounds, while Jack Campion is averaging 9 points and 3 rebounds. Kiyron Powell is grabbing 5 rebounds and AJ Smith is grabbing 4 rebounds. The Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles are shooting 22.2 percent from beyond the arc and 62.5 percent from the free throw line. The Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles are allowing 42.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41 rebounds per game.
Michigan State Spartans Betting Preview
The Michigan State Spartans also need a win after getting upset by James Madison in their opener. The Michigan State Spartans haven’t started 0-2 since the 2016-17 season. The Michigan State Spartans are averaging 76 points on 36.1 percent shooting and allowing 79 points on 36.8 percent shooting. Tyson Walker is averaging 35 points and 3 assists, while Coen Carr is averaging 14 points and 6 rebounds. AJ Hoggard dishing 3 assists and Mady Sissoko is grabbing 4 rebounds. The Michigan State Spartans are shooting 5 percent from beyond the arc and 62.2 percent from the free throw line. The Michigan State Spartans are allowing 27.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43 rebounds per game.
Randy’s Pick
We were on James Madison a couple of days ago, so the outright win wasn’t surprising. However, Michigan State was so bad offensively in the losing effort that it’s hard to back them here. This is also a massive look ahead spot for Michigan State, with Duke on deck next week. Southern Indiana doesn’t get these chances often, so the motivation is clearly on its side. I’ll take a shot with the points if forced to pick this game.
