The Michigan Wolverines (13-9, 4-7 Big Ten) host the rival Michigan State Spartans (16-7, 8-4 Big Ten) at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor Saturday at 12 p.m. ET in a Big Ten Conference clash. We analyze the Michigan State-Michigan odds and betting lines, while providing college basketball betting tips and advice on this matchup.
Michigan State at Michigan: Three things you need to know
1. The Spartans are on a two-game skid, losing at Wisconsin 64-63 last Saturday, and at home against Penn State by a 75-70 count Tuesday. They’re also just 3-4 straight up and against the spread across their past seven games.
2. The last time these teams met was Jan. 5 in East Lansing, and the Spartans took the Wolverines behind the shed, winning 87-69 to cover a nine-point number with the over (145) cashing.
3. Michigan ranks 166th in the nation with 68.9 points per game allowed, and they’re 175th with a 42.6 defensive field-goal percentage. F Jon Teske leads the way with 13.1 points, 7.5 rebounds and 1.9 blocked shots per game.
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Michigan State at Michigan: Odds, betting lines and picks
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Prediction
Michigan State 71, Michigan 65
Moneyline (ML)
MICHIGAN STATE (-143) is looking for the series sweep, and the Spartans are not a bad play laying only a little bit on the road. While they’ve been in a bit of a tailspin lately, Michigan (+120) isn’t exactly killing it, either. Sparty is a much better team overall.
Against the Spread (ATS)
MICHIGAN STATE (-2, -115) has posted a 4-1 ATS mark in its past seven games following a non-cover. While Michigan (+2, -106) is 4-0 ATS in the past four as a home underdog, the Wolverines are just 1-3-1 ATS in the past five at home, 1-8-1 ATS in the past 10 against winning teams and 2-6-1 ATS in the past nine games overall. The Wolverines are also a dismal 0-5 ATS in the past five as an underdog.
Over/Under (O/U)
UNDER 142.5 (-110) has been the rule for both sides lately, and neither is playing with very much consistency at the offensive end. The Under is 7-0-1 in Michigan State’s past eight games overall, and 3-0-1 in the past four on the road. The Under is 4-1 in Michigan’s past five overall, and 4-0 in its past four at Crisler Center. This won’t be a defensive slog, but it won’t be a track meet, either.
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