In this article, we will formulate a Michigan State vs North Carolina Prediction for this college basketball game on Wednesday, November 27th, at the Lahaina Civic Center. Let’s take a look at a Michigan State Spartans vs North Carolina Tar Heels preview.
Disappointing Start for Michigan State
Michigan State has tested itself to start the season with the schedule, but Tom Izzo and company wish their team was in a better spot. On Tuesday, Michigan State faced off against the Memphis Tigers, and the offense only managed 63 points on the way to the defeat. Michigan State only shot 63.2 percent from the free-throw line, and that needs to be better. Jase Richardson was the top player for Michigan State, putting up 18 points, three rebounds, and two assists. Michigan State is averaging 78.6 points, while their defense is giving up 66.9 points per game. The offense is ranked 149th while the defense is ranked 101st. In this game, the offense needs to be better.
North Carolina Defense Needs to be Better
North Carolina’s defense needs to be better. On Tuesday, the Tar Heels faced off against the Auburn Tigers, and the defense gave up 85 points on the way to the defeat. North Carolina shot the same as Auburn from the field, and better from deep, and still ended up losing the game. There were five different players that put up at least 10 points. Overall this season, North Carolina is averaging 89.5 points while their defense is giving up 77.8 points per game. The offense is ranked 11th in the league, while the defense is ranked 314th. RJ Davis is averaging 18.8 points while shooting 37.4 percent from the field. North Carolina will meet Alabama after this game.
Michigan State vs North Carolina Prediction
I am just not sold on this Michigan State offense being all that good, and that is going to be the difference here. North Carolina is averaging 89.5 points per game, and they are going to put on a show here. Michigan State is going to struggle here, especially from deep, and North Carolina is going to cruise. Look for North Carolina to go over the 85-point mark here. Back North Carolina against the spread.