Michigan State vs Western Michigan Prediction 12-30-24 College Basketball Picks
Western Michigan (3-8) vs. Michigan State (10-2)
December 30, 2024 3:00 pm EDT
The Line: Michigan State -26.5; Over/Under: +147
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The Western Michigan Broncos and Michigan State Spartans meet Monday in college basketball action at the Breslin Center. Here’s a Michigan State vs Western Michigan Prediction. This article will include a Michigan State vs Western Michigan Pick.
Western Michigan Broncos Betting Preview
The Western Michigan Broncos lost to North Dakota State and Valparaiso, and they play Toledo, Bowling Green and Miami OH next. The Western Michigan Broncos are averaging 71.2 points on 43.2 percent shooting and allowing 73.6 points on 45.5 percent shooting. Chansey Willis Jr. is averaging 17 points and 5.7 assists, while Markhi Strickland is averaging 12.5 points and 3.7 rebounds. Owen Lobsinger is the third double-digit scorer and JaVaughn Hannah is grabbing 3.9 rebounds. The Western Michigan Broncos are shooting 29.6 percent from beyond the arc and 67.3 percent from the free throw line. The Western Michigan Broncos are allowing 35.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 35.1 rebounds per game.
Michigan State Spartans Betting Preview
The Michigan State Spartans beat Oakland and FAU, and they play Ohio State, Washington, and Northwestern next. The Michigan State Spartans are averaging 82.3 points on 47.4 percent shooting and allowing 67.5 points on 40.1 percent shooting. Jaden Akins is averaging 13.3 points and 1.9 assists, while Jase Richardson is averaging 9.9 points and 2.8 rebounds. Frankie Fidler is dishing 1 assist and Coen Carr is grabbing 3.8 rebounds. The Michigan State Spartans are shooting 28.7 percent from beyond the arc and 80.6 percent from the free throw line. The Michigan State Spartans are allowing 30 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 38.8 rebounds per game.
Why the Michigan State Spartans will win
- Michigan State has won each of its last 15 day games against non-conference opponents at Jack Breslin Student Events Center.
- Western Michigan has lost each of its last 12 Monday road games.
- Michigan State has won the first half in each of its last 11 day games at Jack Breslin Student Events Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Nine of Michigan State’s last 10 day games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 144 or fewer points.
- Each of Western Michigan’s last four games against the Big Ten Conference Conference have produced a total of 142 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Michigan State ranks 4th among Division 1 teams for rebound percentage this season (58.4%).
- Michigan State ranks 8th among Division 1 teams for free throw percentage this season (80.6%).
- Western Michigan ranks 27th among Division 1 teams for turnover percentage this season (12.5%).
- Western Michigan ranks T28th among Division 1 teams for turnovers per game this season (10.0).
Michigan State vs Western Michigan Prediction
The Western Michigan Broncos haven’t had much success on the road this season, and they don’t shoot the ball well enough to scare good teams. The Michigan State Spartans are playing their best ball of the season, they’re undefeated at home and they’ve covered 5 straight games. Against an above-average Michigan State defense, I question how Western Michigan is going to score consistently. This should be a comfortable home win for Sparty. I’ll lay the points with Michigan State.
