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The No. 1 Kansas Jayhawks (2-0) battle the Michigan State Spartans (2-0) in the State Farm Champions Classic Tuesday. Tip-off from State Farm Arena in Atlanta is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. ET (ESPN). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s college basketball odds around the Kansas vs. Michigan State odds, and make our expert college basketball picks and predictions.
Kansas has opened the season with back-to-back wins after taking down North Carolina 92-89 Friday, failing to cover as an 8-point home favorite. G Zeke Mayo led all scorers with 21 points while C Hunter Dickinson added a double-double with 20 points and 10 rebounds.
Michigan State is also undefeated after taking down Niagara 96-60 Thursday as a 30-point home favorite. F Jaxon Kohler had 20 points and 13 rebounds, both game-highs.
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Kansas vs. Michigan State odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of college basketball odds Lines last updated at 9:40 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Kansas -225 (bet $225 to win $100) | Michigan State +185 (bet $100 to win $185)
- Against the spread (ATS): Kansas -5.5 (-110) | Michigan State +5.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 150.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Kansas vs. Michigan State picks and predictions
Prediction
Kansas 83, Michigan State 71
Moneyline
PASS.
There is minimal value on Kansas (-225) to win Tuesday.
Against the spread
BET KANSAS -5.5 (-110).
Kansas is coming off a narrow win against UNC Friday in which it displayed its ability to compete with top teams. It has a high-scoring offense, putting up 87 or more points in both of its games, and has the experience of Dickinson and company which provides a distinct advantage over the Spartans.
Michigan State has not faced a true competitor this season and will not be able to keep pace with the Jayhawks.
Over/Under
BET OVER 150.5 (-110).
The Jayhawks have scored 87 or more points in both games this season and shown an early tendency to push the pace of their games. They allowed 89 points against UNC Friday.
Michigan State is coming off a 96-point performance, and while it should not be expected to repeat that, it will be able to add enough to the total to hit the Over.
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